Phi Rho Sorority records

Collection

Identifier: MSS 406

Scope and Contents

The Phi Rho Sorority records, 1919-2019 and undated, consists of pledging items, including a pledge book and pledge arrow, as well as sorority anniversary materials, ephemera, and photographs. Most of the anniversary materials, scrapbook pages, and photographs were created and collected by Lillian Swanson Reynolds, a founding member of the sorority.

Dates

Creation: 1919-2019 and undated

Creator

Phi Rho (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) (Organization)
Swanson, Lillian E., 1901-1991 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is restricted to current members and alumnae of the Phi Rho sorority.

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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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.

Biographical / Historical

Founded in the fall of 1919, the Phi Rho sorority originally included nine members. With only three sororities available at the time and a growing student body, the Phi Rho sorority provided more women at Augustana the opportunity to take part in sorority membership and social activities. Iva Pearce (Dean of Women), Professor I.M. Anderson, and Hal and Delia Yingling supported and encouraged the women to pursue an official sorority. After a successful “coming out” party, representatives from the three other sororities unanimously recognized the sorority on November 20, 1919.

Full Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet (/ 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Phi Rho sorority was founded in the fall of 1919. The collection consists of pledging items, including a pledge book and pledge arrow, as well as sorority anniversary materials, ephemera, and photographs.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically within each series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Pledge book and paddle received from Christine Nelson Pogue, December 2016. Reynolds family materials received from Barbara Reynolds Steigman, May 2019.