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1942 University of Washington Social and House Customs Women's Residence Booklet
Vintage 1942 UW Women's Residence Hall Social and House Customs Booklet
This is an exceptionally rare piece of World War II-era collegiate history: the 1942-1943 handbook for the University of Washington Women’s Residence Halls. Titled "Social and House Customs," this booklet served as the definitive guide for women living in Austin, Blaine, McKee, and Leary Halls.
This specific publication appears to be highly elusive, with no other copies currently recorded in major online marketplaces. It represents a scarce primary source from the UW Seattle campus during the early 1940s, offering a glimpse into a period when student life was rapidly changing due to the war effort. The content features detailed regulations on "Social Program and Dress," "Smoking," "Hours for Men Callers," and "Dining Room Customs," providing a striking look at the social expectations and institutional "codes of conduct" for women of the era.
Specifications
Brand: University of Washington (Seattle)
Item: Vintage Student Handbook / Etiquette Guide
Title: Social and House Customs: Residence Halls for Women
Material: Paper / Light Cardstock Cover
Color: Pale Green Cover / Cream Interior
Era: 1942 (WWII Era)
Country of Origin: USA
Condition
Condition is Vintage / Very Good. This copy is remarkably well-preserved. The pale green cover shows light edge wear, minor corner bumping, and slight age-toning. There is a contemporary owner's name, "Marguerite A. Claus, 210," neatly handwritten in ink on the front cover and the interior title page. The interior pages remain clean and crisp, the staple binding is secure, and all text is fully legible without any significant tearing or moisture damage.
