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Greek letter societies

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:

Alpha Phi Omega collection, 1945-1982

 Collection
Identifier: 019.02.05
Abstract

This collection is not fully processed.

Dates: 1945-1982
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Alton J. Jungels papers, 1931-1932

 Collection
Identifier: 002.05.05
Description of the Collection Materials collected by Alton J. Jungels (B.S. 1932) when he attended Armour Institute of Technology. Artifact collection includes class of 1932 photograph by Bloom Studio (Chicago) with head shots of all graduates, including Jungels who served as class vice-president; Pi Tau Sigma (honorary Mechanical Engineering fraternity) membership certificate (1931) issued to Jungels; Jungels' diploma (1932) signed by President Howard M. Raymond and with a gold embossed seal and black and yellow ribbon...
Dates: 1931-1932
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Alton J. Jungels photographs, 1928-1932

 Collection
Identifier: 002.05.06
Description of the Collection

Pages removed from photo album that contains black and white photographs. Included are images of Armour Institute of Technology Beta Psi fraternity members and activities, ca. 1928 - 1932. Also, the fraternity house at 3337 S. Michigan Ave., swimming and track. Women are included in the social event activities, and some individuals are identified. Presumable taken by fraternity member Alton A. Jungels, who created the photo album.

Dates: 1928-1932
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Armin L. Schreiber papers, 1916-1917

 Collection
Identifier: 002.05.07
Description of the Collection

Four items related to Armin L. Schreiber, who attended Armour Institute of Technology ca. 1917. Items include: an unsigned copy of his thesis "Power Consumption Test of a Bascule Bridge" (co-written with Stewart N. Miller); leather bound 1917 AIT commencement program/booklet (2 copies); photo of Schreiber in World War I uniform; fraternity plaque with Tau Beta Pi key symbol and reading "A. I. T. 1917."

Dates: 1916-1917
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Armour Institute film, 1936-1989

 Collection
Identifier: 002.07.03
Description of the Collection Black and white film footage of Armour Institute circa 1936-1939. Primarily shows outdoor events, such as sports and games, in connection with the fraternities' annual Circus Day and Junior Week activities. Shows trophy and banners being awarded and defeated team members being "pantsed." The film also includes some interior scenes of labs and science activities. Brief views of staff, such as President Willard Hotchkiss, Dean Henry Heald, and John Schommer, trustees, and others. Exterior...
Dates: 1936-1989; Majority of material found within 1936-1939
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Armour Institute fraternity paddles, 1921

 Collection
Identifier: 002.04.04
Description of the Collection

Two fraternity paddles from Armour Institute of Technology chapters of Eta Kappa Nu and Tau Beta Pi. One reads "EKN/E. B. Mueser" (15" x 5"). The other reads "E. B. Mueser"/Dec. 3, 1921" on one side and TBP (in reverse) on the other (15" x 5"). See attached photo.

Dates: 1921
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Armour Institute fraternity pins, 1920-1922

 Collection
Identifier: 002.04.03
Description of the Collection

Two pins from Armour Institute of Technology fraternities: a diamond-shaped brass (or copper) paperweight from fraternity Eta Kappa Nu reading "EKN" and "AIT 1922," 3½ x 2" x 3" h; and, a round lapel pin reading "The/Cycle/1920"in the center and "Armour Tech" around the edge; ¾" diameter, yellow with black lettering.

Dates: 1920-1922
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Armour Institute of Technology student life photos, 1907-1924

 Collection
Identifier: 002.02.04
Description of the Collection Several class and club photographs from the Armour Institute of Technology, including founding charter and photographs for the Illinois Delta chapter of Pi Tau Sigma fraternity a honorary mechanical engineering from 1924 and a group photo of the “Nebraska Club” from 1907. Class photos, some group photos and some a college of individual portraints from Spring 1909, 1910, and unidentified. Also includes some photos of Armour Institute buildings, Main Building, Machinery Hall, Student...
Dates: 1907-1924
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Barry Kostenko papers, 1934-1961

 Collection
Identifier: 002.05.08
Description of the Collection Materials related to Armour Institute of Technology student Barry Michael Kostenko, primarily documenting his fraternity activity and graduation. The items include: 1934 class photo; grades transcript; diploma; commencement program; baccalaureate service program; Sphinx Roll of Honor certificate; certificate of alumnus member of Pi Delta Epsilon and related materials; photo name tag; Sigma Kappa Delta rushing program; Armour Institute of Technology directory, 1933-34; the Armour Engineer...
Dates: 1934-1961
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

David S. Strong papers, 1904

 Collection
Identifier: 001.04.06
Description of the Collection

Two black and white professional portrait photographs of students at the Lewis Institute taken by George H Partridge of Chicago. One shows eleven male students, including Walter and Ralph Strong, with a faculty advisor. The other shows six Beta Theta Pho members with winner banner for the Inter-Fraternity Half Mile Relay Race.

Dates: 1904
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

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