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Guardians of the Golden Shears

 Organization

Historical Note

The Guardians of the Golden Shears was founded in March 1939 by fourteen current and former Texas Wesleyan students who had received the Golden Shears award. All recipients of the Golden Shears since the award's inception in 1938 are considered members of the club. The constitution and bylaws of the organization provide for a committee that selects new members of the organization. The Golden Shears award was created by the Rambler in 1938. Mrs. Nora Yager, a member of the Rambler staff, designed the emblem for the organization and was the first recipient of the award. She was also one of the fourteen founding members of this organization.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Charter of the Guardians of the Golden Shears, March 3, 1939

 Item
Scope and Contents

Charter issued by the Student Government Association, circa 1977. It is signed by Perry Cockerell, President of the Student Government Association; George Warner, Chairman of the Committee on Student Affairs; Loralee Pohl, Associate Dean of Student Affairs; Dr. Jerry Bawcom, Dean of Student Affairs; and Dr. William M. Pearce, President of Texas Wesleyan College.

Dates: March 3, 1939

Guardians of the Golden Shears Records and Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: UA-GGS
Content Description

A collection of items chronicling the history of the "Guardians of the Golden Shears", including autograph books signed by recipients of the Golden Shears; scrapbooks; and assorted memorabilia, such as the organization's charter.

Dates: 1937-2003; Majority of material found in 1937-1999

Ode to Golden Shears, 1939

 Item
Scope and Contents

A brief poem written by Mrs. Nora Yager regarding the meaning of the Golden Shears award.

Dates: 1939

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Archival Object 2
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Subject
Lyric poetry 1
Odes 1