The Palmer Society was founded in 1921 as the
first women's society of Whittier College. Originally a literary society, the
group reorganized in 1928 and became a social society for women.
The Society is named in
honor of Alice Freeman Palmer
(1855-1902), a prominent role model and leader in the women's education.
Throughout its history, The
Palmer Society has been continually devoted to promoting the ideals of
American womanhood as exemplified by Alice Freeman Palmer. The Society
achieves this goal not only by striving for excellence in the areas of
scholarship and service, but also through the friendship and loyalty shared by
its members from generation to generation.
The Palmer Society mission is to promote and to develop
aesthetic appreciation amongst its members in an effort to attain to the
highest ideals of American womanhood.
Values Statement
As Palmer Sisters, we believe:
- In promoting a spirit of friendship and cooperation
within our sisterhood and our community.
- In sincerity by encouraging each person to become
one’s true self, as expressed in both our actions and in how we contribute
to the world around us.
- As one is true to oneself, one is honest– expressing
individual beliefs and ideals while respecting the diversity of our
sisterhood and of our world community.
- In freely giving of ourselves through service to our
community, to Whittier College, to Palmers, and to each other.
- In scholarship and setting a high standard for our
members which we strive to maintain. As Palmer members, this pursuit for
truth through scholarship will continue throughout our lifetime.
- In loyalty– to one another and to the best interests
of Whittier College.
A
Flavor of the Palmer Society Through the Decades
Alice
Freeman Palmer
