Alpha Delta Journalistic Fraternity, Illinois Alpha Chapter records
Scope and Contents
The Alpha Delta Journalistic Fraternity records, 1933-1935 and undated, contains documents related to the Illinois Alpha chapter, including meeting minutes and membership records. Minutes include those recorded in the local chapter secretary's books as well as notes on the National Convention in Peoria. Membership records include an initiation diploma belonging to Grant Hanson, secreterial regulations, election forms, and a letter of invitation for membership into the fraternity.
Dates
- Creation: 1933-1935 and undated
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from Augustana College Special Collections and the copyright holder.
Historical Note
The Alpha Delta Journalistic Fraternity was founded 27 December 1929 by staff members of the Augustana Observer. On 8 March 1930, the Illinois Alpha Chapter began at Augustana College. The group published a bi-annual magazine, Alpha Delt, and attended the National conventions in peoria, Illinois. Membership was based on involvement in the Observer.
Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (/ 1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Alpha Delta Journalistic Fraternity was founded 27 December 1929 by staff members of the Augustana Observer. On 8 March 1930, the Illinois Alpha Chapter began at Augustana College. The group published a bi-annual magazine, Alpha Delt, and attended the National conventions in peoria, Illinois. Membership was based on involvement in the Observer. The Alpha Delta Journalistic Fraternity records, 1933-1935 and undated, contains documents related to the Illinois Alpha chapter, including meeting minutes and membership records.
Arrangement
Chronological.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Immediate source of acquisition unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Allison James, 2007. Updated by Leslie Nellis, 2011. Revised by Atticus Garrison, June 2016.
- Title
- Alpha Delta Journalistic Fraternity, Illinois Alpha Chapter records, 1933-1935 and undated.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Atticus Garrison
- Date
- June 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository
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Thomas Tredway Library
Rock Island Illinois 61201 United States
specialcollections@augustana.edu