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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Albert Elgart scrapbook on Beta Sigma Rho
Collection
Identifier:10053
Abstract
Albert Elgart graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1931. Albert compiled a scrapbook of materials related to Beta Sigma Rho Fraternity for the years 1928 to 1931.
Dates: 1928-1931
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Alpha Chi Rho, Phi Lambda Chapter records
Collection
Identifier:00057
Abstract
Alpha Chi Rho, Phi Lambda chapter, a member of the North-American Interfraternity Conference, was founded at Penn State in 1917.
Dates: 1916-1977
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Kappa Chapter records
Collection
Identifier:00058
Abstract
Alpha Delta Pi was the first secret society for college women. The Delta Kappa chapter was founded at Penn State in 1958. Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Kappa Chapter records contain undated bylaws of the chapter, the 1961 Pledge Book, and the 1962 Advisor Handbook.
Dates: 1961-1962
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Alpha Epsilon Delta Fraternity records
Collection
Identifier:09487
Abstract
Alpha Epsilon Delta is an honorary pre-medical fraternity which began in 1926.
Dates: 1931-2002
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Alpha Lambda Delta, Penn State Chapter records
Collection
Identifier:00059
Abstract
Alpha Lambda Delta is a national freshman scholastic honorary for women (and men after 1976) founded at the University of Illinois in 1924. Penn State's chapter formed in 1930.
Dates: 1930-1964
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Alpha Phi, Gamma Rho Chapter photo album
Collection
Identifier:00060
Abstract
Alpha Phi, Gamma Rho sorority chapter, was founded at Pennsylvania State University in 1958. The collection contains a photo album detailing sorority's activities from 1990 to 1991.
Dates: 1990-1991
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Beta Chapter records
Collection
Identifier:06435
Abstract
The service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, provides opportunities for community service, leadership, and friendship. The Alpha Beta Chapter was organized at Penn State in 1932 and became co-educational in 1976.
Dates: 1978-2010
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Alpha Zeta, Morrill Chapter records
Collection
Identifier:00061
Abstract
Alpha Zeta, Morrill chapter, was founded at Pennsylvania State in 1898 as a co-ed fraternity composed exclusively of agricultural students. The Alpha Zeta Records collection contains the chapter's charter, constitution, and bylaws as well as photographs, financial statements, minutes, histories, and other materials.
Dates: 1897-1993
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Ben Novak papers
Collection
Identifier:01082
Abstract
College attorney Ben Novak, graduated from Penn State in 1965, helped found the Mount Nittany Conservancy, and served on the Penn State Board of Trustees, 1988-2000.
Dates: 1962-2000
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Carl A. Rishell papers
Collection
Identifier:06407
Abstract
Carl A. Rishell graduated from the Pennsylvania State College in 1923 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry. He later worked for the Lumber Code Authority in Washington, D.C.
Dates: 1917-1967
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Carl E. Marquardt papers
Collection
Identifier:00602
Abstract Carl E. Marquardt served as an instructor of German at Penn State beginning in 1909, and became associate professor of French in 1919, the part-time college examiner in 1920, and professor of romance philology in 1923. He retired February 28, 1949. This collection of Penn State professor of romance philology and college examiner Carl E. Marquardt documents his role as college examiner and the professional and honorary societies he served. It includes personal correspondence, articles, and...
Dates: 1925-1949
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Carl Lunde scrapbook and papers
Collection
Identifier:09895
Abstract Carl Lunde attended Penn State from 1950 to 1954 and received a degree in Psychology. He was a member and President of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, a member of the IFC Board of Control, Kappa Phi Kappa, the Quarterdeck Society, the Military Ball Committee, the Rifle Team, the NROTC Rifle Team, and was named to the Who’s Who in the News at Penn State. This collection contains a scrapbook of photos and clippings from 1951 to 1953. Also included are numerous dance programs, a Greek Week...
Dates: 1951-1954
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Charles Light papers
Collection
Identifier:00580
Abstract
Charles Harner Hobey Light graduated from Pennsylvania State College in 1926. He was an outstanding member of the Penn State backfield on the 1925-26-27 football teams. Light was active in Parmi Nous, Friars, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, student council, the Inter-Class sports council, Y.M.C.A. Advisory Board, and was on the varsity football team as the fullback. This collection consists of scrapbooks and photograph albums documenting his life at Penn State College.
Dates: 1919-1929
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Kappa Alpha Theta, Beta Phi Chapter records
Collection
Identifier:00531
Abstract
The Nita-Nee Club, begun in 1922, was the first local women's fraternity group established at Penn State. In 1931 the club became the Beta Phi chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta. The records of the Kappa Alpha Theta, Beta Phi Chapter women's fraternity contain a history, constitution and bylaws, membership lists, minutes, correspondence, programs, photographs, and the quilted kite pin cushion.
Dates: 1922-2006
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association and Lambda Chapter records
Collection
Identifier:01140
Abstract
Alumni of Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest national honor society in the nation, organized a Phi Beta Kappa alumni association at Penn State in 1921. This group initiated the Lambda chapter in 1937.
Dates: 1921-1998
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Phi Sigma Iota, Beta Chapter records
Collection
Identifier:01146
Abstract
Phi Sigma Iota, Beta Chapter, a language honor society, was founded at Penn State in 1925.
Dates: 1925-1973
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
Zeta Psi Fraternity, Pi Sigma Chapter records
Collection
Identifier:00751
Abstract
Zeta Psi is a national social fraternity for university men begun in 1847. Pi Sigma Chapter was organized at Penn State in 1960 from the local fraternity Pi Sigma Upsilon which had been founded in 1954.
Dates: 1955-1981
Found in: Eberly Family Special Collections Library
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- Greek letter societies
