Collection on parents' weekends
Scope and Content
The collection on parents' weekends contains materials related to the annual Mom's and Dad's Weekends at Ohio University. The collection is organized into three series: 1. Artifacts; 2. Dad's Weekend; and 3. Mom's Weekend.
Dates
- Creation: 1929-1986
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
History of Parents' Weekend
Dad's Weekends began as "Dad's Day" in 1923. The occasion also features a wide range of events and the selection of a Father of the Year. Mom's Weekends, originally called "Mother's Homecomings," began in the spring of 1926, and according to a program from 1929, early weekends drew roughly 600 mothers to campus to visit their children and participate in various events. Recitals, plays, pageants, sporting events, tours, teas, and dinners were all a part of the festivities. A highlight of many Mom's Weekends included the selection of an Honorary Mother of the Year, who could be nominated via essay written by her child.
Extent
1.25 cubic feet (3 Hollinger boxes)
Abstract
This collection contains materials related to the annual Mom's and Dad's Weekends at Ohio University.
Statement of Arrangement
Organized into three series: 1. Artifacts; 2. Dad's Weekend; and 3. Mom's Weekend.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
- Title
- Finding aid for the Collection on parents' weekends
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
