The Olive House
THE OLIVE HOUSE, located at 113 N. Olive, was in the middle of the University of Arizona campus. First rented by Peter Hubbell in the late 1950’s, it was home base for a disparate band of students, former students, aspiring students, and hangers on. Music was one of the things that brought us together, and a heady mix of home brew, anti-authoritarianism, wit, humor and the burgeoning political and sexual revolutions kept us connected.
Sitting around on the porch of 113 Olive Street with the long-lost-glorified-in-song-and fable Campus Cop:
Jerry Crenshaw – foot on bike, Jane Swaim – seated, Steve Amesbury – seated, Ann Moler – standing, Rita Silverberg – standing, Unknown U/A Officer – standing, Jim Graves – seated steps left, Hollis Stewart – seated step, Tom Pitts – seated left center, Bobby Kimmel – seated w/guitar, Carol Henderson – seated center right, Bonnie Gill – Seated right of officer, Nick Sennott – seated right, Dave (Dutch) Swaim – seated steps right, Unknown
Photo: Dutch Swaim
Welcome To The Olive House
Phi Delta University of Arizona Chapter
Did you make or drink home brew?
Did you help build the Gold Outhouse — “Flush the Vandals” float or “Roman with
the Right Women” Float?
Did you participate in the U of A mall demonstration?
Do you know the secrets of the Beta Phi Delta Crest?
Do you have pictures or stories?
If any of your answers is yes, then send us an Email, join us on the net, and help plan the next party or reunion.
Past Reunions
July 2000 the Olive House, or at least everyone we could find, had a reunion in Tucson. There was a lot of picking and singing and drinking of beer and margaritas and eating of Mexican food. We had another reunion in 2005, and several other gatherings. It seems like everyone has had such a good time, many are moving back to the scene of the crimes (Tucson). This continues to provide opportunities for more parties, dinners, music, and is doing great things for the already impressive folk music scene in Tucson. See photos from 2002 reunion here.
Nov 02, 2021 Tucson Reunion
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If you hung out at the original Olive House or one of it’s later incarnations, or spent time picking and singing with it’s many musicians, you already know what the Olive House was and you can join us at the next reunion!
2000 Reunion
2000 – Carol , Jer, Teri, Anny, and Gail share a good one.
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Past Reunions
In Memorium
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Carol came up with the idea of an Olive House reunion during a phone conversation with Gail Gibbons. The First Olive House Reunion took place at the Varsity Inn (thanks to Tom Pitts) in July 2000. Many of the attendees hadn’t connected in 30 years.