Key Matters Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/key-matters Skimming all the news in Kappa Kappa Gamma's magazine The Golden Key (now called The Key) - starting in 1882. 2020 Kappa Kappa Gamma 4d76000d-cb3f-5648-9092-6dbf380c7e6e no Key Matters! A Trailer! en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:34:11 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:38:49 -0500 https://www.kappakappagamma.org/kappa/ https://img.transistor.fm/uYlitIgMzJnEsO_Jl2LCrz3VDkGKyu_1OaBUIWyQ3NM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEzODY3LzE1OTg5/NzA5NzYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Key Matters https://www.kappakappagamma.org/kappa/ episodic Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Skimming all the news in Kappa Kappa Gamma's magazine The Golden Key (now called The Key) - starting in 1882. Skimming all the news in Kappa Kappa Gamma's magazine The Golden Key (now called The Key) - starting in 1882.. 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, Kylie Smith No No The Key to Resistance 26 26 The Key to Resistance full 1d0a68d0-2e19-404d-95d9-ce4598bb8568 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be5125f2 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Mary Osborne Mary Osborne 736 World War II; internment camp; Philippines, Japanese No 1908 with Kylie! 25 25 1908 with Kylie! full 7b4e9ff1-a7ef-4164-aae3-7852deadc5ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec25c7c7 We thought 1908 wasn't that exciting, but it turns out that it was! It's a Convention year and we are also treated to a quick snippet about ole' Mrs. Potter-Brown! Chapters are up to their usual Saturday shenanigans - you know, sewing around the fireplace and snacking on fudge. The exchanges get a little salty as magazine editors exchange gentle barbs - but hopefully it's all in good fun. See if you can spot where I artfully ruffle Dr. Oz's feathers over her least favorite old-timey actor. Mary Osborne from The Stewart House sure is a good sport 😅

]]> We thought 1908 wasn't that exciting, but it turns out that it was! It's a Convention year and we are also treated to a quick snippet about ole' Mrs. Potter-Brown! Chapters are up to their usual Saturday shenanigans - you know, sewing around the fireplace and snacking on fudge. The exchanges get a little salty as magazine editors exchange gentle barbs - but hopefully it's all in good fun. See if you can spot where I artfully ruffle Dr. Oz's feathers over her least favorite old-timey actor. Mary Osborne from The Stewart House sure is a good sport 😅

]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1273 1908 was a crazy year for undergrads - especially on Saturdays when they got together for some sewing around the fireplace and snacking on fudge. Imagine! 1908 was a crazy year for undergrads - especially on Saturdays when they got together for some sewing around the fireplace and snacking on fudge. Imagine! 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1907 with Dr. Oz! 24 24 1907 with Dr. Oz! full 3590fe14-22ae-4b69-b28b-a724ec002d91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bfe6ce3 Dr. Oz hits all the highlights of 1907 - PLUS we answer a question that was posed during the episode for the 1906 issues. So go back and listen to the 1906 episode that dropped in November 2021! 

Some of the goings on include student oversight of campus organizations, The Key’s 25th anniversary, Panhellenic’s role in self-government and how that group might help to answer the “Fraternity Question.”

]]> Dr. Oz hits all the highlights of 1907 - PLUS we answer a question that was posed during the episode for the 1906 issues. So go back and listen to the 1906 episode that dropped in November 2021! 

Some of the goings on include student oversight of campus organizations, The Key’s 25th anniversary, Panhellenic’s role in self-government and how that group might help to answer the “Fraternity Question.”

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1499 Dr. Oz hits all the highlights of 1907 - PLUS we answer a question that was posed during the episode for the 1906 issues. Dr. Oz hits all the highlights of 1907 - PLUS we answer a question that was posed during the episode for the 1906 issues. 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1906 with Dr. Oz! 23 23 1906 with Dr. Oz! full 0998fdf1-2444-453d-af82-4b6a992644b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc3b4c29 Dr. Oz finds that one of the common themes of the issues in 1906 is service. Writers are posing questions about a chapter's service to the college, a member's service to the chapter, and both a member and chapter's service to the organization. The role of the alumnae is also evolving and one notable suggestion is that they throw their support behind the new scholarship fund. Did she actually find a previously unknown relative of Founder Anna Willits? Also, the motion to rename her last segment Odds and Ends to Oz and Ends is still on the table!

]]> Dr. Oz finds that one of the common themes of the issues in 1906 is service. Writers are posing questions about a chapter's service to the college, a member's service to the chapter, and both a member and chapter's service to the organization. The role of the alumnae is also evolving and one notable suggestion is that they throw their support behind the new scholarship fund. Did she actually find a previously unknown relative of Founder Anna Willits? Also, the motion to rename her last segment Odds and Ends to Oz and Ends is still on the table!

]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 803 Dr. Oz finds common themes of members determining their place within the college community, the chapter, and the organization. And maybe found another relative of a Founder?? Dr. Oz finds common themes of members determining their place within the college community, the chapter, and the organization. And maybe found another relative of a Founder?? 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1905 with Kylie! 22 22 1905 with Kylie! full ae428789-03e0-4bbd-a6c9-27498cdbdaa9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdbde762 Did someone say frat house party? Oops, no. They said frat house pantry! Forgive the confusion as apparently the hot social event of the season was a preserving party - canning your own fruits to add to the "frat house pantry" and enjoy later during the gloomy evenings of winter. Also, if you wear your key while traveling abroad, famous people might introduce themselves to you! 

]]> Did someone say frat house party? Oops, no. They said frat house pantry! Forgive the confusion as apparently the hot social event of the season was a preserving party - canning your own fruits to add to the "frat house pantry" and enjoy later during the gloomy evenings of winter. Also, if you wear your key while traveling abroad, famous people might introduce themselves to you! 

]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1038 Did someone say frat house party? Kylie hits all the hot topics from 1905. Did someone say frat house party? Kylie hits all the hot topics from 1905. 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1904 with Dr. Oz! 21 21 1904 with Dr. Oz! full f77e415f-e8a9-4dcb-8cb1-f1eba6cdba15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/601e08ed There's lots of fun stuff in this episode with Dr. Oz covering all the news from 1904. We disagree on whether Oz tries to sneak in one or a dozen references to Indiana. Kappa's expanding into the south and it definitely doesn't feel like 2021 since travel in 1904 was getting easier and less expensive, so chapter members were being encouraged to travel to other chapters. Dr. Oz's new section "Odds and Ends" (Motion to rename "Odds and Ends" to "Oz and Ends") includes miscellany that she couldn't fit in elsewhere - like the Kodak fad and a famous Kappa with the last name Vonnegut. Odds and Ends is also a handy spot for Dr. Oz to surprise the unsuspecting listener with some Dr. Crawford news. Finally, we wonder what earlier historians would think of our little history podcast. We think they'd love it! 

]]> There's lots of fun stuff in this episode with Dr. Oz covering all the news from 1904. We disagree on whether Oz tries to sneak in one or a dozen references to Indiana. Kappa's expanding into the south and it definitely doesn't feel like 2021 since travel in 1904 was getting easier and less expensive, so chapter members were being encouraged to travel to other chapters. Dr. Oz's new section "Odds and Ends" (Motion to rename "Odds and Ends" to "Oz and Ends") includes miscellany that she couldn't fit in elsewhere - like the Kodak fad and a famous Kappa with the last name Vonnegut. Odds and Ends is also a handy spot for Dr. Oz to surprise the unsuspecting listener with some Dr. Crawford news. Finally, we wonder what earlier historians would think of our little history podcast. We think they'd love it! 

]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1015 CQD! Come Quick Darlings! There's lots of fun stuff in this episode with Dr. Oz covering all the news from 1904. We also wonder what earlier historians would think of our little history podcast - surely they'd love it. CQD! Come Quick Darlings! There's lots of fun stuff in this episode with Dr. Oz covering all the news from 1904. We also wonder what earlier historians would think of our little history podcast - surely they'd love it. 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1903 with Kylie 20 20 1903 with Kylie full 87ddbad3-384c-43a6-a8b6-1e5bdd8d0fd9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30163699 Kylie and Dr. Oz go toe to toe in an Ohio vs. Indiana chat about the Wright Brothers. You'll be shocked to learn that Dr. Oz argues the importance of historical accuracy when Kylie purposely leaves out the mention of two men. Oops! We're inspired by a 1903 Kappa who regularly sent her grievances about human trafficking to Teddy Roosevelt and in a discussion about alums we wonder if early Kappas actually believed that Kappa was for undergrads and not for old maids and married women. Oh, and an important lesson from 1903 - it's called a blouse, not a shirt. Slang is tacky.

]]> Kylie and Dr. Oz go toe to toe in an Ohio vs. Indiana chat about the Wright Brothers. You'll be shocked to learn that Dr. Oz argues the importance of historical accuracy when Kylie purposely leaves out the mention of two men. Oops! We're inspired by a 1903 Kappa who regularly sent her grievances about human trafficking to Teddy Roosevelt and in a discussion about alums we wonder if early Kappas actually believed that Kappa was for undergrads and not for old maids and married women. Oh, and an important lesson from 1903 - it's called a blouse, not a shirt. Slang is tacky.

]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:36:09 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1389 Ohio vs. Indiana. Is historical accuracy really necessary? And a Kappa who was an early activist in the fight against human trafficking. Lots of things to unpack and uncover in the 1903 issues of The Key. Ohio vs. Indiana. Is historical accuracy really necessary? And a Kappa who was an early activist in the fight against human trafficking. Lots of things to unpack and uncover in the 1903 issues of The Key. 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1902 with Dr. Oz 19 19 1902 with Dr. Oz full d55d73ea-4469-4a3e-b083-64de16413d5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a623fe75 In 1902 we want to scream - schools appear to be backtracking and are looking to limit women's access to higher education. Are we seriously discussing co-education, again?? Guess what makes Dr. Oz squeal with delight when a certain someone is announced as having initiated in 1902! We finally learn about Kylie's favorite founder - Anna Potter, and Florence from St. Lawrence gets a mention. Oh! And you'll never believe the imposters we learn about. 1902 was definitely an exciting year in The Key. 

]]> In 1902 we want to scream - schools appear to be backtracking and are looking to limit women's access to higher education. Are we seriously discussing co-education, again?? Guess what makes Dr. Oz squeal with delight when a certain someone is announced as having initiated in 1902! We finally learn about Kylie's favorite founder - Anna Potter, and Florence from St. Lawrence gets a mention. Oh! And you'll never believe the imposters we learn about. 1902 was definitely an exciting year in The Key. 

]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1326 This is quite the episode of trivia! And it's chock full of research unicorns, Indiana tidbits, and...imposters?? This is quite the episode of trivia! And it's chock full of research unicorns, Indiana tidbits, and...imposters?? 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1901 with Kylie 18 18 1901 with Kylie full cb29f4e7-1dde-4ac8-89d3-5e11eb86567a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b0d2845 We're a year into the new century and it sometimes still feels like the dawn of the new century! And with the death of Queen Victorian, it's also the end of an era - literally. This episode offers advice for pending hot weather in the form of armpit shields instead of antiperspirants. An amazing early journalist is re-discovered, and Kylie tries to make Handkerchief Showers a thing again. Oh, and chapters, quit writing in about your fudge parties and frivolous dances with all of your slang and provincial talk. And if you do quit all of that, you might win a new golden key! 

]]> We're a year into the new century and it sometimes still feels like the dawn of the new century! And with the death of Queen Victorian, it's also the end of an era - literally. This episode offers advice for pending hot weather in the form of armpit shields instead of antiperspirants. An amazing early journalist is re-discovered, and Kylie tries to make Handkerchief Showers a thing again. Oh, and chapters, quit writing in about your fudge parties and frivolous dances with all of your slang and provincial talk. And if you do quit all of that, you might win a new golden key! 

]]> Fri, 14 May 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1415 One year in and it STILL feels like the dawn of the new century One year in and it STILL feels like the dawn of the new century 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1900 with Dr. Oz 17 17 1900 with Dr. Oz full f4b4e092-b9d6-4260-bca6-4d506301ea0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a94bf755 New century, new us, right? Dr. Oz tosses in lots of Hoosier trivia in the beginning with news from Mu and Iota Chapters. She then confesses her status as a book worm and notices that students are discussing the difference between Fraternity Spirit and College Spirit. There are a few small pox outbreaks and can you guess which Founder was one of the first (that we know of) to be vaccinated? And of course Kylie loved the shout out to Columbus' early moniker - Arch City!

]]> New century, new us, right? Dr. Oz tosses in lots of Hoosier trivia in the beginning with news from Mu and Iota Chapters. She then confesses her status as a book worm and notices that students are discussing the difference between Fraternity Spirit and College Spirit. There are a few small pox outbreaks and can you guess which Founder was one of the first (that we know of) to be vaccinated? And of course Kylie loved the shout out to Columbus' early moniker - Arch City!

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1028 Dr. Oz welcomes a new century for Kappa! Dr. Oz welcomes a new century for Kappa! 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1899 with Kylie 16 16 1899 with Kylie full d711d3f9-ba1a-4ac4-9fca-99027ac2f5bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/29664fd7 In 1899 Kappa's looking to keep up with their history, women students have more time for social activities and legacies are discussed, but not in the way we might think. We get an update on another favorite Florence - the famous geologist Florence Bascom, and a member writes in with her concerns about the increased pace and stress of student life. Ps...I share my future business plan for "Choicest Spirits." Fun times at the end of the decade AND the end of century!!

]]> In 1899 Kappa's looking to keep up with their history, women students have more time for social activities and legacies are discussed, but not in the way we might think. We get an update on another favorite Florence - the famous geologist Florence Bascom, and a member writes in with her concerns about the increased pace and stress of student life. Ps...I share my future business plan for "Choicest Spirits." Fun times at the end of the decade AND the end of century!!

]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1296 Fun times at the end of the decade AND the end of century!! Kappa's looking to keep up with their history, women students have more time for social activities and legacies are discussed - but not the way we might think. Fun times at the end of the decade AND the end of century!! Kappa's looking to keep up with their history, women students have more time for social activities and legacies are discussed - but not the way we might think. 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No Our 10th Anniversary! Our 10th Anniversary! bonus 9f5354e5-70ad-412c-9e42-ccb47669795d https://share.transistor.fm/s/617bf76f We were thrilled to celebrate recording our 10th episode, except we got confused since some recordings were were split into two episodes. But who cares about the details?? This episode has fun outtakes, we each reflect on what we've covered so far, and we answer the question "Why is this podcast important?" 

]]> We were thrilled to celebrate recording our 10th episode, except we got confused since some recordings were were split into two episodes. But who cares about the details?? This episode has fun outtakes, we each reflect on what we've covered so far, and we answer the question "Why is this podcast important?" 

]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 694 Actually, we offer our reflections as we record our 10th episode. But still exciting! Actually, we offer our reflections as we record our 10th episode. But still exciting! 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No Chapter swings, houses, and...soldiers? 15 15 Chapter swings, houses, and...soldiers? full 7871857a-5d9a-4cd7-9785-a001ed6f9c5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a94bbad2 Dr. Oz runs through all the excitement of 1898. Chapters are hosting "Swings," debating legacies, and dreaming of houses. Maladies like nervous exhaustion run amuck and some students and alums are joining the war effort - the Spanish American War effort. What a year!

]]> Dr. Oz runs through all the excitement of 1898. Chapters are hosting "Swings," debating legacies, and dreaming of houses. Maladies like nervous exhaustion run amuck and some students and alums are joining the war effort - the Spanish American War effort. What a year!

]]> Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 820 1898 with Dr. Oz 1898 with Dr. Oz 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1897 - Computers, Activists, and Bicycles...oh my! 14 14 1897 - Computers, Activists, and Bicycles...oh my! full 2ee24595-8e19-4303-8c95-41e0bdcd045c https://share.transistor.fm/s/86c4bb31 In 1897 the world is inventing computers, aspirin, the very first LGBT campaigning organization, and...electric bicycles??? Are we sure it's still the 19th century?? Kappa on the other hand is initiating and celebrating some young women who would go on to make a huge and positive impact on the world. It's clear that the entire system of Greek letter organizations is on thin ice on lots of campuses, so the editorials plead with members to be proud of their affiliation but to work hard to be a force for good whenever possible. A message we all would do well to heed today!

]]> In 1897 the world is inventing computers, aspirin, the very first LGBT campaigning organization, and...electric bicycles??? Are we sure it's still the 19th century?? Kappa on the other hand is initiating and celebrating some young women who would go on to make a huge and positive impact on the world. It's clear that the entire system of Greek letter organizations is on thin ice on lots of campuses, so the editorials plead with members to be proud of their affiliation but to work hard to be a force for good whenever possible. A message we all would do well to heed today!

]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1134 Kylie covers all the excitement of 1897 - it's more than you think! Kylie covers all the excitement of 1897 - it's more than you think! 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1896 with Kylie 13 13 1896 with Kylie full b84cd46c-0d1e-4599-b509-6a83796920d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45ac7dbb Lucky episode number 13 includes all the news to know from 1896! And guess who makes a special appearance in this very special episode? Florence from St. Lawrence! Dr. Oz confirms she's up on musical pop culture and we wrestle with the *new* woman question - now that women's place in higher education is somewhat guaranteed, what are women going to do to make it worth it? See if you can spot the mega-chapter of 1896 clocking in with 29 members; the most of any chapter that year. Also, some students traversed 8-foot snow drifts and -40 degree temps just to get to chapter meetings. Can any of us say we're that intrepid??

]]> Lucky episode number 13 includes all the news to know from 1896! And guess who makes a special appearance in this very special episode? Florence from St. Lawrence! Dr. Oz confirms she's up on musical pop culture and we wrestle with the *new* woman question - now that women's place in higher education is somewhat guaranteed, what are women going to do to make it worth it? See if you can spot the mega-chapter of 1896 clocking in with 29 members; the most of any chapter that year. Also, some students traversed 8-foot snow drifts and -40 degree temps just to get to chapter meetings. Can any of us say we're that intrepid??

]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1751 Lucky episode number 13 includes all the news to know from 1896! Lucky episode number 13 includes all the news to know from 1896! 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1895 with Dr. Oz 12 12 1895 with Dr. Oz full d916c7ef-9f33-426e-9a6f-7b9eca746f69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c57f8bcc Dr. Oz nerds out a bit about Sherlock Holmes in the beginning, then sheds light on a new science in 1895 - Oekology or domestic science. Any party planners out there will want to skip to the middle to learn more about shadow parties. And towards the end we wonder if a Kappa named Jessie is actually arguing that architects are too artistic to wear Victorian-style culottes. Who's to say??

]]> Dr. Oz nerds out a bit about Sherlock Holmes in the beginning, then sheds light on a new science in 1895 - Oekology or domestic science. Any party planners out there will want to skip to the middle to learn more about shadow parties. And towards the end we wonder if a Kappa named Jessie is actually arguing that architects are too artistic to wear Victorian-style culottes. Who's to say??

]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1227 Dr. Oz covers all the highlights from 1895 Dr. Oz covers all the highlights from 1895 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No Key Matters! A Trailer! Key Matters! A Trailer! trailer 890ad244-8dc3-42e0-ac47-45a51583fe5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a89633d You may have noticed that our episodes of Key Matters are often split into two parts. We just can’t help ourselves. There are too many interesting things in our magazine! In this outtake, Dr. Oz is a bit shocked at the length of my research notes for an early episode. So see what all the fuss is about and join us on most Fridays when we continue our tour through the first magazine published by a women’s fraternity, The Golden Key. The title was simplified to The Key, but I think you’ll agree, there’s nothing simple about our beloved award-winning publication. Key Matters is available on all of your favorite podcast players and you’ll recognize the brown cover with the golden key. 

]]> You may have noticed that our episodes of Key Matters are often split into two parts. We just can’t help ourselves. There are too many interesting things in our magazine! In this outtake, Dr. Oz is a bit shocked at the length of my research notes for an early episode. So see what all the fuss is about and join us on most Fridays when we continue our tour through the first magazine published by a women’s fraternity, The Golden Key. The title was simplified to The Key, but I think you’ll agree, there’s nothing simple about our beloved award-winning publication. Key Matters is available on all of your favorite podcast players and you’ll recognize the brown cover with the golden key. 

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 63 Are you a regular Key Matters listener? If not, maybe this fun trailer will convince you! Key Matters is available on all of your favorite podcast players and you’ll recognize the brown cover with the golden key. Are you a regular Key Matters listener? If not, maybe this fun trailer will convince you! Key Matters is available on all of your favorite podcast players and you’ll recognize the brown cover with the golden key. 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1894 with Dr. Oz 11 11 1894 with Dr. Oz full 6e31a101-93e7-4740-9cae-cbd8b4a1527d https://share.transistor.fm/s/095e5d3f Dr. Oz hits all the highlights of 1894, including the settlement house movement - the good parts, and the gross parts. We're not afraid to talk about the hard stuff! Dr. Oz lets her library flag fly high in this episode, and even though I touched on most of her research unicorns in 1893, no one is shocked that she still manages to squeeze a loose Dr. Crawford reference into this one. See if you can find it!

]]> Dr. Oz hits all the highlights of 1894, including the settlement house movement - the good parts, and the gross parts. We're not afraid to talk about the hard stuff! Dr. Oz lets her library flag fly high in this episode, and even though I touched on most of her research unicorns in 1893, no one is shocked that she still manages to squeeze a loose Dr. Crawford reference into this one. See if you can find it!

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 956 Just like 1893 there wasn't a lot of news in 1894, but it was still interesting nonetheless! Just like 1893 there wasn't a lot of news in 1894, but it was still interesting nonetheless! 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1893 with Kylie 10 10 1893 with Kylie full f2684fa4-ad2e-46cc-b5c2-4531fdf49dba https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b146506 What do the song Happy Birthday, the Fox Sisters, John Wilkes Booth's brother and Abraham Lincoln's son all have in common? Kylie manages to work them into this episode, that's what. And we hear from a Kappa who is a college graduate and early entrant into the professional acting field. News was slim in 1893 but that doesn't mean it was boring!  

]]> What do the song Happy Birthday, the Fox Sisters, John Wilkes Booth's brother and Abraham Lincoln's son all have in common? Kylie manages to work them into this episode, that's what. And we hear from a Kappa who is a college graduate and early entrant into the professional acting field. News was slim in 1893 but that doesn't mean it was boring!  

]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1259 Kylie covers all the hot topics from 1893 that are covered in The Key...and some that aren't. Kylie covers all the hot topics from 1893 that are covered in The Key...and some that aren't. 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1892 with Dr. Oz 9 9 1892 with Dr. Oz full 03b65abb-8a91-4196-84ab-77afe796bded https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbb4d511 There are only three issues from 1892 but there is still a lot of news for Oz to cover. Besides temporarily forgetting when Kappa was founded (happens to the best of us) Dr. Oz gets to highlight some of her favorite topics - Indiana, Dr. Crawford, Sherlock Holmes - all the things. Florence from St. Lawrence reappears and has made her way from New York to Illinois and is now teaching at Monmouth's neighbor, Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois! 

]]> There are only three issues from 1892 but there is still a lot of news for Oz to cover. Besides temporarily forgetting when Kappa was founded (happens to the best of us) Dr. Oz gets to highlight some of her favorite topics - Indiana, Dr. Crawford, Sherlock Holmes - all the things. Florence from St. Lawrence reappears and has made her way from New York to Illinois and is now teaching at Monmouth's neighbor, Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois! 

]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 935 Dr. Oz covers all the things that mattered to The Key in 1892. Dr. Oz covers all the things that mattered to The Key in 1892. 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1891 with Kylie 8 8 1891 with Kylie full e14b6a17-4393-43bb-a4b1-367c621d5956 https://share.transistor.fm/s/023d5902 We decided to split the 1891-1892 episode of Key Matters, so Kylie hits all the top topics from 1891 in this go around. Even though some of the actual issues were tough to read (one was a typed galley, rescued from the 1965 fire at HQ!) there were several topics that are rather relevant today. Though the mentioned savage Kappa goat is not one of the more relevant topics, the "woman question" comes up and of course our super smart sisters remind everyone that when you decide to debate what women can and can't do, you better have facts to back it up - not just your opinions. And in 1891, 130 years ago, they were still reminding one another that to live up to our ideals as Kappas, we cannot be exclusive...we must be inclusive. Something we are still reminding one another about today. 

]]> We decided to split the 1891-1892 episode of Key Matters, so Kylie hits all the top topics from 1891 in this go around. Even though some of the actual issues were tough to read (one was a typed galley, rescued from the 1965 fire at HQ!) there were several topics that are rather relevant today. Though the mentioned savage Kappa goat is not one of the more relevant topics, the "woman question" comes up and of course our super smart sisters remind everyone that when you decide to debate what women can and can't do, you better have facts to back it up - not just your opinions. And in 1891, 130 years ago, they were still reminding one another that to live up to our ideals as Kappas, we cannot be exclusive...we must be inclusive. Something we are still reminding one another about today. 

]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1153 1891 was interesting and some topics might sound awfully familiar to today's reader. 1891 was interesting and some topics might sound awfully familiar to today's reader. 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1890 with Kylie 7 7 1890 with Kylie full 9625a031-a940-49c1-8ed4-6e04b5d57949 https://share.transistor.fm/s/947a4771 Despite a fairly slow news year, we split the episode into two parts - and 1890 is part 2! Big decisions were made at the 1890 Convention - the flower, the gemstone, the official naming of chapters - but they were barely a blip in the magazine! Not to worry, we still had plenty to chatter about. 

]]> Despite a fairly slow news year, we split the episode into two parts - and 1890 is part 2! Big decisions were made at the 1890 Convention - the flower, the gemstone, the official naming of chapters - but they were barely a blip in the magazine! Not to worry, we still had plenty to chatter about. 

]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1433 Part two of the 1889-1890 episode. Kylie takes the lead (and talks her head off) on this one. Part two of the 1889-1890 episode. Kylie takes the lead (and talks her head off) on this one. 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1889 with Dr. Oz 6 6 1889 with Dr. Oz full 0647260f-7c39-4638-aa32-f935615d5d34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b6912cc We got a little carried away again and decided to split this episode in half - this part is Dr. Oz's review of all the excitement of 1889. She starts with rumors of murder, gets a few Indiana highlights as well as an Ada mention worked in, and is our beloved magazine really advocating for onesies as fashion? Before it's all wrapped up, find out if Dr. Oz really pursued that career in book binding that she had set her hopes on. 

]]> We got a little carried away again and decided to split this episode in half - this part is Dr. Oz's review of all the excitement of 1889. She starts with rumors of murder, gets a few Indiana highlights as well as an Ada mention worked in, and is our beloved magazine really advocating for onesies as fashion? Before it's all wrapped up, find out if Dr. Oz really pursued that career in book binding that she had set her hopes on. 

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1278 Dr. Oz covers all the key matters from 1889. Dr. Oz covers all the key matters from 1889. 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1888 - The Editors are Salty! 5 5 1888 - The Editors are Salty! full 1bc414c2-1294-4f6d-8308-0b4b77698cad https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cf03d28 This is the second half of the recording we did for the issues from 1887 and 1888. Phi Chapter at Boston is still editing the magazine and they have had it. They essentially asked for more support or to have the magazine be put out of its "useless and wretched existence." Charlotte Barrell implores delegates to be prepared for the upcoming convention, and the exchanges between the editors of other fraternity magazines get a bit tense. We hear one of the first mentions of alumnae organizing themselves into an association around Syracuse. OH! Apparently Kappa not only has a Waltz, but also a Gallop.

]]> This is the second half of the recording we did for the issues from 1887 and 1888. Phi Chapter at Boston is still editing the magazine and they have had it. They essentially asked for more support or to have the magazine be put out of its "useless and wretched existence." Charlotte Barrell implores delegates to be prepared for the upcoming convention, and the exchanges between the editors of other fraternity magazines get a bit tense. We hear one of the first mentions of alumnae organizing themselves into an association around Syracuse. OH! Apparently Kappa not only has a Waltz, but also a Gallop.

]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1654 It's tough not to be an armchair quarterback for these issues, but goodness were they a bit dramatic in their frustrations! It's tough not to be an armchair quarterback for these issues, but goodness were they a bit dramatic in their frustrations! 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1887 - The Best Year Ever! 4 4 1887 - The Best Year Ever! full 286ddddc-230e-4691-a7a1-8fb63ae1edb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/864b0495 We got a little chatty in this episode so we've divided it into two parts - this one covers 1887 and 1888 will come out separately. We hit lots of highlights in this episode - Florence from St. Lawrence, P.E.O., chapters are making a case for chapter rooms and houses. Added bonus - Dr. Oz asks how often you should wear your membership badge and defends academics and history as a trade. The big buildup at the end features one of Dr. Oz's research unicorns; see if you can hear where she could easily get tossed out of a library for celebrating her latest find!

]]> We got a little chatty in this episode so we've divided it into two parts - this one covers 1887 and 1888 will come out separately. We hit lots of highlights in this episode - Florence from St. Lawrence, P.E.O., chapters are making a case for chapter rooms and houses. Added bonus - Dr. Oz asks how often you should wear your membership badge and defends academics and history as a trade. The big buildup at the end features one of Dr. Oz's research unicorns; see if you can hear where she could easily get tossed out of a library for celebrating her latest find!

]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1859 Dr. Oz says 1887 is the best year ever - can you guess why? Dr. Oz says 1887 is the best year ever - can you guess why? 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No Growth in Every Way 3 3 Growth in Every Way full 1b3792ac-64f5-4bd8-b3cd-a07462b9dee5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5a40756 In 1885 and 1886 we get some great correspondence from Mary Livermore and Julia Ward Howe; the field of architecture is opening up to women; and there's a new chapter editing the magazine...Minnetta finally gets a well-deserved break! Oh, and we're still working on our sign-offs. 

]]> In 1885 and 1886 we get some great correspondence from Mary Livermore and Julia Ward Howe; the field of architecture is opening up to women; and there's a new chapter editing the magazine...Minnetta finally gets a well-deserved break! Oh, and we're still working on our sign-offs. 

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 1888 Covering the issues from 1885 until 1886 of The Golden Key Covering the issues from 1885 until 1886 of The Golden Key 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No Back to the Beginning 2 2 Back to the Beginning full c633ab9c-be7b-44ea-b0c7-c7dfd95fe328 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56e01854 We go all the way back to the very first issues of The Golden Key, May 1882 through June 1885. Kappa is growing and looking for ways to more effectively communicate. Editor Minnetta Taylor is getting her footing and the first magazine to be published by a women's fraternity starts out as more of a literary publication with a few exchanges with the men's fraternities about the state of Greek Letter Organizations at the time.   

]]> We go all the way back to the very first issues of The Golden Key, May 1882 through June 1885. Kappa is growing and looking for ways to more effectively communicate. Editor Minnetta Taylor is getting her footing and the first magazine to be published by a women's fraternity starts out as more of a literary publication with a few exchanges with the men's fraternities about the state of Greek Letter Organizations at the time.   

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 2108 Covering the earliest issues of The Golden Key from May 1882 through June 1885 Covering the earliest issues of The Golden Key from May 1882 through June 1885 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No Drink or swab? Drink or swab? bonus f27410da-c71f-4568-8c0f-386266834d8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/89bf51f8 One of the first seemingly unrelated advertisements in The Golden Key was for Pond's Extract - the forerunner to Pond's Cold Cream. 

]]> One of the first seemingly unrelated advertisements in The Golden Key was for Pond's Extract - the forerunner to Pond's Cold Cream. 

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 340 Our conversation took a detour as we PONDered an advertisement in the June 1885 issue of The Golden Key. Our conversation took a detour as we PONDered an advertisement in the June 1885 issue of The Golden Key. 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No 1918 - Sound familiar? 1 1 1918 - Sound familiar? full 1a2dbdff-7713-4bd4-aea7-f9ec48b79baf https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd2f04f0 A quick review of the May 1918 issue showed a lot of similarities to things that are happening today. 

]]> A quick review of the May 1918 issue showed a lot of similarities to things that are happening today. 

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne Kylie Smith and Mary Osborne 550 We review the May 1918 issue of the magazine and lots of things sound familiar! We review the May 1918 issue of the magazine and lots of things sound familiar! 19th century women's magazines, women's magazine, magazine, The Key, The Golden Key, No