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Collection
Identifier: MSS 206
Abstract
The Adelphic Society was the younger of the two literary societies that flourished on the Augustana College campus during the early decades of its existence. The Adelphic Society was organized by the students in the fall of 1882, its first meeting taking place 14 October 1882. The Adelphic Society records, 1882-1929 and undated, contains organizational papers, financial records, publications, and other papers.
Dates:
1882-1929 and undated
Collection
Identifier: MSS 49
Abstract
The African Students Association (ASA) was founded in 2017 in order to provide a space for African students to discuss ideas and issues related to Africa. The group is responsible for putting on the annual Afro Fest event, (short for African Festival). The African Students Association records, 2017-2023 and undated, include oprganizational records such as a meeting sign-in sheet, 2018 constitution signed by members, and speeches by the groups president for the 2018 Afro Fest. The collection...
Dates:
2017-2022 and undated
Collection
Identifier: MSS 55
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...
Dates:
1933-1935 and undated
Collection
Identifier: MSS 53
Abstract
Alpha Lambda Delta was a national honors society founded at the University of Illinois in 1923. Initially, it was open only to high-achieving women since its brother organization, Phi Eta Sigma, accepted only male participants. Both organizations became co-educational in the mid-1970s. The Augustana chapter, first called the Freshman Women's Honor Group and later nicknamed "Toppers," was formed in 1940. According to its constitution, the group tried to "promote intelligent living and a...
Dates:
1941-1977
Collection
Identifier: MSS 54
Abstract
Alpha Phi Omega (APO) is a national co-ed service fraternity. Since the early 1970s, the Augustana College chapter, Lambda Rho, has sponsored the Ugly Man On Campus (UMOC) auction and talent show to raise money for charity. This collection contains programs from Ugly Man on Campus events, 1970-2007.
Dates:
1970-2007
Collection
Identifier: MSS 394
Abstract
Alpha Omega is Augustana College's local chapter of the National Theatre Honor Society, Alpha Psi Omega. The Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Omega chapter records consists of three folders of treasurer's records, 2001-2018 and miscellaneous records from the 2017-2018 academic year.
Dates:
2001-2018
Collection
Identifier: MSS 220
Abstract
The Asian Student Organization is an Augustana College student group. Founded in 1995, the purpose of the group is to promote interest in Asian culture among students. The Asian Student Organization records, 1990s-2018 and undated, consists of one undated color photograph of group members, one 2006-2007 school year scrapbook with photographs of club events, one photograph album from the 1990s containing candid snapshots of group events, one folder of materials documenting the group's...
Dates:
1990s-2017 and undated
Collection
Identifier: MSS 222
Abstract
The Augustana College and Theological Seminary Religious Organizations collection documents several student religous organizations and Bible societies from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Materials date from 1884 to 1937 and include meeting minutes and records for various religious organizations, including Augustana Theological Seminary groups, Augustana College Bible Societies, the Lutheran Brotherhood, the Luther League, and the Lutheran Student Association.
Dates:
1884-1937
Collection
Identifier: MSS 56
Abstract
The Inter-Fraternity Council at Augustana College was founded in the fall of 1929. The object of the group, as set forth by its constitution and outlined in the 1931 Rockety-I yearbook, was "...to decide upon any and all matters pertaining to fraternity rushing, pledging and general acts of conduct, at all times keeping in mind the rules and regulations of the administration." At the time of its founding, the Council consisted of three officers, a President, Vice President, and...
Dates:
1970-1981
Collection
Identifier: MSS 238
Abstract
The Mathematics Club began at Augustana College in 1952 with twelve student members and four faculty members. The club’s purpose was “the pursuit of both cultural and scientific mathematical interests and the furthering of mathematical appreciation in college and community.” The Augustana College Mathematics Club records consists of early records of the Mathematics Club, including a program and list of officers, 1956-1957, the 1952 Constitution, two photographs of the Mathematics Club on a...
Dates:
1952-1957 and undated
