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Greek letter societies

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:

Delta Tau Delta photographs, 1956

 Collection
Identifier: 019.02.04
Description of the Collection

Four photographs of Illinois Institute of Technology fraternity activity, Technorama, and the Delta Tau Delta house at 3240 S. Michigan Ave. Also, one group photo of the Delta Tau Delta officers ca. 1956, Dave Geupel at left.

Dates: 1956
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

E. S. Larson collection, 1924-1958

 Collection
Identifier: 002.05.09
Description of the Collection Certificates from E. S. Larson as follows: 1. Diploma from Armour Institute of Technology, BS in Electrical Engineering, 1925; signed by J. Ogden Armour and Howard M. Raymond 2. Diploma from Armour Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineer, 1933 3. Membership certificate, Eta Kappa Nu, 1924 4. Membership certificate, Tau Beta Pi, 1924 5. YWCA certificate, Senior Life Saver, 1926 6. Diploma from LaSalle Extension University (Chicago), Business Management, 1932 7. Group photo of swimmers;...
Dates: 1924-1958
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

George A. O'Brien essay, 1999

 Collection
Identifier: 038.01.22
Description of the Collection

"Recollections of I.I.T - Class of 1949" by George A. O'Brien, an essay recalling his student experiences at Illinois Institute of Technology. The topics discussed include: "Lucky Sixty" early admission program, Army Student Training and Reserve Officer Training programs, Tech News, Chapin Hall, student life, Bronzeville, the Honor System, blue books (quiz books), test taking, fraternities, the Chicago stockyards, S. I. Hayakawa, E. Gately, Machinery Hall, Marvin Camras, Lenox Lohr.

Dates: 1999
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Greek life collection, 1942-1962

 Collection
Identifier: 019.02.01
Description of the Collection Materials produced by non-extant fraternities at IIT. Contains the following: 1) Alpha Phi Omega- brochure for National Service Fraternity, Chapter Officer and Advisor Guide, Proposals for Changes in the National Constitution and By-Laws of Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Phi Omega song sheet, Meeting notes: February 15th, 1962; March 6th, 1962; March 20th, 1962; April 3rd, 1962; April 17th, 1962; May 8th, 1962; Sept. 18th, 1962; Oct. 9, 1962; Oct. 29, 1962; Nov. 6, 1962; Nov. 27, 1962; Dec. 11,...
Dates: 1942-1962
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Inter-fraternity events programs, 1942-1990

 Collection
Identifier: 019.02.07
Description of the Collection Materials related to fraternities in general at IIT. Contains: 1) Fraternity Handbooks, with lists and descriptions of the fraternities on campus: 1942-1943, 1947-1948, n.d. 2) Events: program for the Interfraternity Pageant, 1958; The Interfraternity Sing Contest, 1957; The Interfraternity Sing, 1959; Interfraternity Sing, 1960; Inter-fraternity Sing, 1962 (with ticket), IFC Pageant, 1974; Pageant, 1976; Greek Week Schedule, 1961; Interfraternity Sing, 1966; IFC, 1963; Interfraternity...
Dates: 1942-1990
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

James W. Vice papers, 1975-1988

 Collection
Identifier: 019.04.02
Description of the Collection The papers in this collection cover James W. Vice's years as Dean of Students at Illinois Institute of Technology from 1975-1988. The correspondence reflects his various areas of responsibility, including student discipline, counseling, campus residential life, and student organizations. Also present are copies of letters of recommendation written by Vice in support of students he knew well. The collection also includes an autobiographical essay written by Vice in 2002 describing the start...
Dates: 1975-1988
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Kappa Phi Delta bake sale, Lewis Institute, Chicago, Illinois, ca. 1937

 Digital Image
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10560/islandora:1000917
Dates: ca. 1937
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Leah Van Blarcom Beezley papers, 1903-1960

 Collection
Identifier: 001.04.07
Description of the Collection Papers relating to Leah Grace Van Blarcom's student days at Lewis Institute, Chicago: three grade reports from 1903 to 1904, a photocopy of her diploma with an Associate in Arts degree, a printed music score for the “Klahowya Two Step” by Jennie A. Murphy published by Joseph Flanner, Milwaukee, Wis., 1904, copy autographed by composer “To Leah”; snapshot-type photograph of a Klahowya reunion, ca. 1930s; letter to Charles F. Beezley from Edwin H. Lewis, 1921; 2 copies of theater program...
Dates: 1903-1960
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Miscellaneous Publications collection, 1956-1990

 Collection
Identifier: 040.01.08
Description of the Collection

Two unrelated publications as follows:

Of the Greeks: A Brief History of Fraternities and Sororities at Illinois Institute of Technology by Carroll K. Simons '1933 (Published by IIT Office of The Centennial, 1990, 16 pages)

Research Foundation/Reference Library/Procedure Manual, ca. 1956 (39 typescript pages with sample forms and cards)

Dates: 1956-1990
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

Norman Frank Kimball scrapbook, 1908-1912

 Collection
Identifier: 002.05.17
Content Description

Scrapbook assembled by Norman Frank Kimball, a 1912 graduate in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) from the Armour Institute of Technology. 28 pages filled with photographs, programs, and dance cards, mainly illustrating Kimball's activities as a student at Armour, with some items illustrating his family in Wisconsin. Items date from 1908 through 1912.

Dates: 1908-1912
Found in: Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections

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