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By Mary Sego and Sammie Morris, 2009; Nolan Eller
Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Purdue University Fraternities and Sororities Album (1886-1921; 0.3 cubic feet) contains the original petition letters for terms of recognition submitted by Purdue University fraternities, sororities and other student organizations. The album is believed to have been assembled by President James Smart during his tenure as President of Purdue University. The first recognition documents are from Sigma Chi, the first Purdue University fraternity. It is followed by the petition letter for Sigma Nu. The following documents are in the order they were submitted.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections
Alternate Extent Statement:
1 legal size mss. box
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Physical Access Note:
Pages from the album are in fragile condition. Extra care should be used when viewing this item.
Acquisition Source:
Dean of Students Office
Acquisition Method:
Transfer from Dean of Students Office.
Preferred Citation:
MSP 26, Purdue University Fraternities and Sororities album, Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries
Finding Aid Revision History:
Finding aid revised September 16, 2009, December 16, 2009, and April 2, 2013 .
Other URL:
http://collections.lib.purdue.edu/fa/pdf/fraternities_album.pdf
Box and Folder Listing
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Box 1: 1886-1921],
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- Box 1: 1886-1921

- Item 1: Agreements of the Phi Kappa Fraternity, 1917-1918

- Item 2: Rules and Regulations Permitting Students to Join Fraternities, 1880s

- Item 3: Resolution Allowing Sophomores to Join the Delta Delta Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity, 1886

- Item 4: Resolution Permitting Organization of a Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Signed by J.A. Lilly and others

- Item 5: Application to Join Kappa Sigma Fraternity, 1886

- Item 6: Application of Charter Members of the Proposed Phi Delta Theta Chapter, 1893

- Item 7: Application of Charter Members of the Proposed Tau Beta Pi Chapter, 1893

- Item 8: Letter Regarding the Bylaws of the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Society, 1896

- Item 9: Application of Members of the Beta Beta Chapter of the Sigma Nu Fraternity, 1893

- Item 10: Application of Members of the Proposed Chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, 1893

- Item 11: Constitution Forming the Skulls of Thirteen Society, undated (circa 1890s)

- Item 12: Petition to Establish a Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 1893

- [signed by President Winthrop Stone, Emma McRae, and O.J. Craig]
- Item 13: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Application for Charter, Application to Establish a Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, 1893

- Item 14: Memo from President Stone to Students Regarding Their Request to Organize the Beta Kappa Kappa Chapter of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, 1899

- Item 15: Application from Members of the Beta Kappa Kappa to Establish the Indiana Delta Chapter of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, 1901

- Item 16: Letter to President Stone Regarding the Disbanding of the Pi Upsilon Society, 1902

- Item 17: Application of the Charter Members of the Lambda Iota[?] Chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, undated (circa 1900s)

- Item 18: Request by Members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity to Include Freshmen Classes, 1902

- Item 19: Request by Members of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity to Include Freshmen Classes, 1902

- Item 20: Request by Members of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity to Include Freshmen Classes, 1902

- Item 21: Request by Members of the Sigma Nu Fraternity to Include Freshmen Classes, 1902

- Item 22: Request by Members of the Sigma Chi Fraternity to Include Freshmen Classes, 1902

- Item 23: Request by Members of the Kapp Sigma Fraternity to Include Freshmen Classes, 1902

- Item 24: Application of the Charter Members of the Beta Mu Chapter of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, 1903

- Item 25: Constitution for the Purdue Exponent Student Newspaper, 1903

- Item 26: Agreement Between the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and Purdue University, Debonair Club, 1904

- Item 27: Agreement Between the Theta Xi Fraternity and Purdue University, 1905

- Item 28: Agreement Between the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity and Purdue University, 1905

- Item 29: Application of the Charter Members of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, 1906

- Item 30: Agreement Between the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Iota Alpha Chapter, and Purdue University, 1906

- Item 31: Application of the Charter Members of the Proposed Local Sorority of the Phi Lambda Psi, 1906

- Item 32: Constitution of the Purdue Agriculturist Publication, 1906

- Item 33: Agreement Between the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Gamma Lambda Chapter, and Purdue University, 1907

- Item 34: Agreement Between the Acacia Fraternity and Purdue University, 1907

- Item 35: Application of the Charter Members of the Proposed Chapter of the Honorary Agricultural Fraternity of Alpha Zeta, 1902[?]

- Item 36: Agreement Between the Sigma Delta Chi Fraternity and Purdue University, 1911

- Item 37: Application of the Charter Members of the Proposed Local Sorority of the Mu Sigma Alpha, 1913

- Item 38: Agreement Between the Omicron Nu Sorority and Purdue University, circa 1914

- Ratification and Confirmation of Application, signed by Mary Matthews and others.
- Item 39: Agreement Between the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and Purdue University, 1911

- Item 40: Agreement Between the Sigma Pi Fraternity and Purdue University, 1912

- Item 41: Agreement Between the Eta Kappa Nu Fraternity and Purdue University, 1913

- Item 42: Announcement Card, Establishment of the Purdue Chapter of Delta Upsilon, 1914

- Item 43: Agreement Between Delta Upsilon and Purdue University, 1914

- Item 44: Agreement Between the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and Purdue University, 1915

- Item 45: Agreement Between Lambda Chi Alpha and Purdue University, 1915

- Item 46: Petition to Establish The Carzeurans (Mechanical Engineering Seniors) of Purdue University, undated (circa 1900s-1921)

- Item 47: Constitution of The Carzeurans Society, undated (circa 1900s-1921)

- Item 48

- Item 49: Application of the Charter Members of the Proposed Local Sorority of the Delta Rho, 1916

- Item 50: Application of the Charter Members of the Proposed Chapter of the Phi Delta Chi, 1916

- Item 51: Agreement Between Theta Chi and Purdue University, 1920

- Item 52: Application of the Charter Members of the Proposed Chapter of the Phi Lambda Upsilon, 1916

- Item 53: Agreement Between Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and Purdue University, 1918

- Item 54: Agreement Between Zeta Beta Tau and Purdue University, 1918

- Item 55: Application of the Charter Members of the Proposed Local Sorority of the Kappa Chi, 1918

- Item 56: Agreement Between Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and Purdue University, 1920

- Item 57: Letter from President Stone Accompanying Agreement Between Kappa Delta Rho and Purdue University, 1921

- Item 58: Agreement and Letter Between Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity (for women), Alpha Theta Chapter, and Purdue University, 1921

- Item 59: Information on the Establishment of the Concordia Club for Lutheran Students at Purdue University, 1921

- Photocopies
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