The College Club of Boston facts for kids
The College Club of Boston
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| Abbreviation | CCoB |
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| Formation | December 1890 |
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Purpose | Educational |
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Region served
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Boston, Boston Public Schools |
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Membership
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Private |
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Official language
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English |
The College Club of Boston is a private group. It was started in 1890. It was the very first club in the United States just for women who had gone to college. The club is located in the historic Back Bay area of Boston, Massachusetts. It was created by 19 women who had all gone to college. Their goal was to make a place where they and other like-minded women could meet and enjoy each other's company.
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History of the College Club
Early Days and First Homes
In December 1890, The College Club found its first home. It was at 76 Marlborough Street in Boston's Back Bay. A club member named Mabel Cummings bought this building in 1893. The club's design was created by Mary Almy.
In April 1905, the College Club moved to a new clubhouse. This building was at 40 Commonwealth Avenue. It had a beautiful Old English drawing room. It also had seven bedrooms. Each bedroom was decorated with colors from different women's colleges. For example, the room for Radcliffe had red wallpaper. The Wellesley room had blue silk curtains. The Smith room was white with brass beds. The Vassar room was decorated in pink and gray.
In 1924, the Club bought another building. This one was at 44 Commonwealth Avenue. It used to be the family home of Royal E. Robbins. He was a major owner in the Waltham Watch Company. This brownstone townhouse was built in 1864. It was designed in a fancy High Victorian style.
Helping Students with Scholarships
In 1985, the club members decided to help students. They started The College Club Scholarship Fund, Inc. This fund is a special charitable organization. Club members manage this fund. Every year since 1986, the Scholarship Fund has given money to help high school seniors pay for college tuition. These students come from Boston Public Schools and deserve the help.
See also
- General Federation of Women's Clubs, founded 1890
- National American Woman Suffrage Association, founded 1890
