Friendship Internationale Scrapbook, 1964-1977

Established in 1964, the Chatter Club (which became known as the International Chatter Club and Friendship Internationale by 1968) sought to promote interaction and exchange between unmarried foreign female students and the wives of international students and staff. Consisting of several informal interest groups, such as cooking, sewing, English language practice, and child care,  the Club offered events and program that featured food, clothing, and traditions of the members.  General membership meetings were held once a month. Although not an official organization of the university, the club received strong encouragement and secretarial assistance from the Office of International Education. In 1979, Friendship Internationale and another group, Crossroads, merged to form Crossroads International.

The club was modeled on the International Chatter Club of Davis, California.  It was conceived of as not only a social club, but a way to assist the wives of international students with practical matters and offer community interaction.  The club was "dedicated to friendship among women from all over the world."