Jewish Greek Life at University of Kentucky (UK) 1960-1969

This is a brief history on the fraternity Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT), one of University of Kentucky's only existing Jewish fraternities. In this exhibit, you will learn what the organization was like many years ago that people of today's generation would not already know. The timeline starts from 1960, and ends in about 1969. You will notice many things from this time-period that will look a little different from the present due to different eras and movements that took place (ex: Beatnik and Twist Parties). You will learn about all kinds of activities that were present in the 1960s that are no different than what other fraternity organizations offer today. These activities included formals, parties, house chores, and outdoor work (landscaping). Other activities involved student-run bicycle races and push cart derbies. One other thing you will notice that may have been different during this time is the fraternity's use of a housemother to keep everyone and everything in check, which is not very popular today. There are many other insights that I am sure will interest you as you view this exhibit. Feel free to look more into what it was like being a member of ZBT all those years ago.