Depression Era ExhibitMain Menu"Even the Familiar Chimes of Altgeld Hall were Stilled"A digital collection focusing on the Great Depression at the University of Illinois campus and surrounding areas created by Justin C. Williams on behalf of the University of Illinois Student Life and Culture Archives.Greek Life on CampusPeople of IllinoisStudent Life, Culture and SportsSurrounding ProhibitionJustin Williamsb70f963b476d25237566bff71436a8ecd9b41b86
Theta Kappa Phi Members get Doused with Water Before the Big Pajama Race, The Daily Illini, October 1937
12016-02-23T11:18:38-08:00Justin Williamsb70f963b476d25237566bff71436a8ecd9b41b8682635During the Great Depression many fraternities held events to get their mind off of their economic woes and stress of every day academic life. Some, like the hazings traditions of today, focused on torturing the freshman class and first year pledges. While the freshman "spot" tradition and "Hell Week" were banned, the pajama race was a lasting tradition.meta2016-04-05T11:44:57-07:00The Daily IlliniOctober 21, 1937Justin Williamsb70f963b476d25237566bff71436a8ecd9b41b86
Theta Kappa Phi Members get Doused with Water Before the Big Pajama Race, The Daily Illini, October 1937
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During the Great Depression many fraternities held events to get their mind off of their economic woes and stress of every day academic life. Some, like the hazings traditions of today, focused on torturing the freshman class and first year pledges. While the freshman "spot" tradition and "Hell Week" were banned, the pajama race was a lasting tradition.
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