Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.) -- Students
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:
Augustana College Inter-Fraternity Council records
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
Augustana College Mathematics Club records
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
Augustana College Mortar Board records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 50
Abstract
Aglaia Honor Society was founded in 1940 as an honor society for senior class women at Augustana College. The society chose to name itself after Algaia, or "Brillance," one of the three graces of Greek mythology.
In 1946, the group began a long campaign to establish itself as a chapter of the Mortar Board, a national women's honor society. After twenty years of attempting to fulfill the necessary requirements, Augustana College's Mortar Board chapter was initiated in 1965. In 1975, per...
Dates:
1940-1990 and undated
Augustana College Office of Residential Life records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 265
Abstract
The Office of Residential Life deals with student living arrangements. They place students in dorms or TLAs (Transitional Living Areas). The office also matches roommates, and deals with any change in a student’s living situation. Staff in Residential Life enforce rules and regulations, as well as provide support and activities for students in their assigned areas. Materials in this collection include handbooks on living in the dorms for incoming freshmen, blank forms concerning dorm room...
Dates:
circa 1956-2010
Augustana College S.O.S. records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 48
Abstract
S.O.S. was a women’s service organization at Augustana College from 1971 until 1974. S.O.S. was briefly the counterpart to the all-male Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, until the two groups merged in the mid-1970s.
The Augustana College S.O.S. records, 1971-1972 and undated, consists of one folder of material. The collection includes two letters documenting the Student Personnel Committee’s approval of the S.O.S. constitution, three letters thanking S.O.S. members for participating in...
Dates:
1971-1972 and undated
Augustana College Student Government Association records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 66
Abstract
Student government began at Augustana College in 1892 with the group calling itself the “Students' Union.” Upholding the honor system, assigning committee members, and overseeing committees were among some of the first responsibilities of the Students' Union. Eventually the group changed its name to the Representative Assembly and then the Student Government Association. The group currently operates as a governing body on campus and a liaison between students and Augustana College...
Dates:
1892-2000 and undated
Augustana College Udden Geology Club notebook
Collection
Identifier: MSS 289
Abstract
The Udden Geology Club was founded in 1933 and is named in memory of Dr. J.A. Udden, an Augustana graduate of 1911 and later professor of biology and geology. The Udden Geology Club notebook contains lists of different club events and the members who attended each of them from 22 April 1988 to 15 May 1992.
Dates:
1988-1992
Augustana College Women's League records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 226
Abstract
The Augustana Woman's Club (later called the Women's League) was founded in 1917. Women enrolled in any Augustana College department were eligible to join. The constitution of the club was soon amended to include women faculty members and wives of the faculty. Many of the activities organized by the club were social in nature while other activities were service-related. Often the group discussed an issue effecting women on campus and came to a consensus before approaching the administration...
Dates:
1917-1958 and undated
Augustana College Writers' Club records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 288
Abstract
The Augustana Writers' Club (Also written as Writer's and Writers) was founded in 1937 by English department head Dr. Henriette C.K. Naeseth. The Augustana College Writers' Club records, 1947-1955 and undated, contains a scrapbook spanning the years 1947-1955 and a student publication entitled "Loomings."
Dates:
1947-1955 and undated
Augustana Dance Company videotapes and program
Collection
Identifier: MSS 293
Abstract
The Augustana Dance Company was formed at Augustana College by Velda Williams in spring 1983. The Augustana Dance Company videotapes and program includes original VHS videorecordings of performances and dress rehearsals, 1989-2000, and DVD preservation copies of the recordings. Also included is a program, 2000, for a joint performance of Augustana Dance Company and UNYK Multicultural Dance Troupe.
Dates:
1989-2000