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A small childbirth card with an illustration of a little girl with a wagon and a small duck on the front. Transcription: 'There is nothing like / a Dame! / ...like ours! / Name: Amy Dawn / Born: May 19, 1969 / Where: Jewish Hospital Cincinnati /…

A typed letter from Connecticut College President Charles E. Shain announcing to the parents and friends of Connecticut College that Connecticut College would become a coeducational institution beginning in September of 1969 by admitting men.

Clipping of an article describing the possibility of co-education eventually coming to Connecticut College. It describes the co-educational stance of many institutions of higher education at the time including: Connecticut College, Yale, Vassar and…

A two page typed statement of dogma written by Libby True, M.D. the founder of the organization called M.U.S.H. or Mushrooms United for Sporadic Happiness! This statement describes the founding principles, beliefs and motivations behind the…

Newspaper clipping of an article on the topic of coeducation at Yale University. Yale University President Kingman Brewster Jr. discusses his ideas and feelings on coeducation at Yale and the possibility of Vassar College, a womens college in…

A clipping of a New York Times article describing how the computer has started acting as a romantic aid when it comes to finding potential dates and partners. This romantic service occurs through computer generated results of compatibility…

A handmade birthday card. It contains a drawing on the front of a figure with a birthday cake, a Yale flag and an etc. flag. Transcription: 'A half-pint / card for / a / belated Half Birthday / Have a Happy!! / Love / Lynn

A small handmade card congratulating Linda Lee Abel on becoming a library representative at Connecticut College. Transcription: Dear Linda, / 'Conn-gratulations'! Take good / care of the library for those of us, / who don't make it over there / as…

A small double-sided note, addressed to Linda Lee Abel, which is written on a small piece of illustrated stationery with a teddy bear and flowers. The stationery was created by John Henry Litho U.S.A. Transcription: "Linda- / Then said Almitra,…

A newspaper clipping of an article that describes dating scenarios from a male's point of view. It gives suggestions and advice to girls based on perceptions of boys' personalities, expectations, thoughts and feelings. Advice on dating conduct,…