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This is a flyer for an AWS Workshop that was held every spring from 1953 to 1964. At the AWS Workshop Nebraska Coeds were allowed to speak their views about the organization. Topics included Rules and Regulations, Coed Follies and the Activities Mart.

Flyer for AWS Workshop

This is one of the programs for the annual AWS Coed Follies. In 1966 the theme was "No Men Allowed." This shows the cover of the program, as well as the list of acts and performances for the event.

"No Men Allowed" Program Cover and Pages from the 1966 AWS Coed Follies

This is the introductory page for the 1966 AWS Coed Follies program. It includes an image of the AWS Board for 1966. "Welcome to the fourteenth annual Coed Follies! The Associated Women Students of the University of Nebraska hope you enjoy this presentation of "No Men Allowed," consisting of skits and traveler acts originated and produced by the most feminine, most talented, most delectable coeds at our university! The highlight of the evening and one of breathless anticipation, is the announcement of our Ideal Nebraska Coed and Outstanding Collegiate Man, each selected from seven carefully chosen candidates. Winners of the evening entertainment will also be honored at this time... And so, on to our gay, gay presentation, "No Men Allowed"!

"Welcome to the 14th Annual Coed Follies!" Page from 1966 Coed Follies Program

Here are two pages from the program for the 1953 AWS Coed Follies. This was the second annual year of the Coed Follies allowing men to join the female audience members. It contained 5 skits and 3 curtain acts and also included the announcement of the Typical Nebraska Coed, as well as Cornhusker Beauty Queens. Included is an image of the AWS Board for 1953-1954.

Pages from the 1953 AWS Coed Follies Program

This is a page from the AWS Handbook of 1968 introducing Dean of Women, Helen A. Snyder. As the Dean of Women, she was the faculty adviser for the AWS. Dean Snyder served as the Dean of Women from 1958-1970.

"AWS Introduces....The Dean of Women"

This is an article from the Daily Nebraskan from 1952 describing the incident in which 200 male students invaded the all girls event, the AWS Coed Follies.

"Police Restore Order as 200 Males Storm Co-ed Follies"

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