Maxwell House, circa 1956-1971

This collection documents the origins, organization, and activities of Queens College house plans, social organizations that were active and popular in the campus from the 1950s to the 1970s. It includes textual materials like membership booklets and newspapers that depict the history of the house plans and profile the unique characters of the different groups. Also included are party programs and invitations, ticket stubs, and group photographs that show the social activities and theatrical efforts the house plans organized. There are also membership buttons, pins, and sweatshirts that reveal how the house plans identified and promoted themselves in the campus.