Student Organization Collection

Descriptive Summary

Creator: Various Carroll organizations Title: Student Organization Collection Dates: 1854-Present Size: 36 archives boxes Location: Archives Storage Room 204, Range 14, Shelves 3-6.

About the collection:

The Philomathean Society, founded in 1856, was the first student organization at Carroll. The importance of student organizations to student life has only grown over the decades with dozens of groups in existence today. This collection contains the meeting minutes, scrapbooks, and documents of many groups that have come and gone at Carroll and helped define its history.

Notes:

This collection is arranged into series:

General Series (1926-1996): This series contains materials published by the Office of Student Activities regarding all organizations. Fraternity and Sorority Series (1910s-2013): Fraternities and Sororities have been an important part of Carroll student life since the early twentieth century. This series contains a wide variety of materials from all the different greed societies that have existed at Carroll; some of these materials include documents about the founding of the chapters, meeting minutes, scrapbooks, and correspondence between the chapters and the administration. The Independents Series (1948-1977): During the height of Greek life’s popularity (from about the 1940s to the 60s), the small number of not in a fraternity or a sorority joined together and called themselves the Independents. This series contains meeting minutes, scrapbooks, and programs from events. Honorary Societies Series (1917-2010): Honorary Societies invited students who excelled in specific areas of academics or performance to join them. This series contains various society charters, meetings minutes, and publications. Interest Groups Series (1854-1991): The most numerous and diverse type of campus group, Interest Groups are clubs founded by students with a shared interest or goal. The very first campus group, The Philomathean Society, falls into this category. This series contains meeting minutes, publications, posters, and event programs.

Collection Citation:

Author or creator's name. “Title of Article.” Title of Publication. Date. Volume or Box & folder number. Student Organization Collection. Carroll University Archives. Waukesha, WI.

Acquisition Information: The objects in the Student Organizations Collection come from various donors, usually the organization itself or the relative of one of their members. Donors to this collection include: Billy and Dorothy Oakes, Eunice Hoffman Fisher, E. Ben Winke, Ruth Nehs, Sigma Delta Nu Sorority, the Delta Zeta Sorority, and the Alpha Kappa Psi sorority.

Arrangement note: Items are arranged into series by type of student organization, and within that, they are arranged chronologically. Items arranged alphabetically/chronologically in the finding aid.

Processing Information: Processed by Catherine Gaggioli, December 2012).

Collection Inventory

Contents List:

Description Box Folder Sorority and Fraternity Series ΑΓΔ (alpha gamma delta) newsletters, 1938-39, 1952; the beta chi theta 22 7 (would become alpha gamma delta) alumnae letter, and the alpha gamma delta quarterly ΑΓΔ (alpha gamma delta) constitution, 1952 22 6 ΑΓΔ (alpha gamma delta) Member list and Pledge Training, 1958 35 8 ΑΓΔ (alpha gamma delta) sorority paperwork, 1959-65; paperwork regarding 22 10 mostly pledging and activities ΑΓΔ (alpha gamma delta) correspondence regarding sorority, 1960-66; 22 8 letters between Carroll and outside parties about the sorority ΑΓΔ (alpha gamma delta) correspondence between the school and sorority, 22 9 1960-65; letters between the Dean of women and the sorority members ΑΚ (alpha kappa) Invitation to join (1928) The invitation for Ruth Nehs to join 22 26 the Chi chapter of Alpha Kappa ΑΚ (alpha kappa) Dance books (1930s) 19 1 ΑΚ (alpha kappa) Dinner place settings (1930s) 19 2 ΑΚΨ (alpha kappa psi); sorority pin (1930s), belonged to Ruth Nehs 14 2 ΑΚΨ (alpha kappa psi) the official charter of the Delta Theta chapter at 18 Carroll, 1955 ΑΚΨ (alpha kappa psi); The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi, master ritual – 15 assigned to the Delta Theta Chapter of Carroll College, contains the instructions for the rituals of initiating pledges, graduating seniors and installation of chapters ΑΚΨ (alpha kappa psi); The ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi, individual copies of the 15 rituals, 9 copies. ΑΚΨ (alpha kappa psi); Pledgemaster’s Box (used to contain the texts and 15a necessary items for the fraternity’s rituals): contains multiple black blindfolds used for the imitation ritual and purple fabric of unknown use. *other items are contained in Box 15 of this collection ΑΚΨ (alpha kappa psi); record: Hymns of American by Ken Griffin, music 15 played during the rituals of alpha kappa psi ΑΚΨ (alpha kappa psi); New Testament (Red Letter Pronouncing edition, 15 1927), used in the rituals of alpha kappa psi ΑΚΨ (alpha kappa psi); Program (1967): the program of the initiation of Dr. 15 John Thomas Middaugh, president of Carroll College, as an honorary member. December 6, 1967. 2 copies ΑΚΨ (alpha kappa psi); Citation for Service made to Robert D. Steele for 36 2 Distinguished and Exceptional Service to Delta Theta Chapter, 1967 ΑΚΨ (alpha kappa psi); Certificate for Honorary Membership of Robert D. 36 3 Steele by Delta Theta Chapter, 1960 ΑΞΔ (alpha xi delta) mission statement 22 14 ΑΞΔ (alpha xi delta) Member list and Greek Week agenda. 1958 35 7 ΑΞΔ (alpha xi delta) sorority paperwork, 1960s; paperwork regarding mostly 22 11 pledging and activities ΑΞΔ (alpha xi delta) correspondence between Carroll and sorority, 1960s; 22 12 letters between the dean of women and the sorority members ΑΞΔ (alpha xi delta) correspondence regarding sorority, 1960s; letters 22 13 between Carroll and outside parties about the sorority ΑΞΔ (alpha xi delta) dinner programs (1963) 19 15 ΒΠΕ (beta pi epsilon) Dance Books (1920s) 19 3 Dorothy and Billy Oakes, ΒΠΕ (beta pi epsilon) and ΒΧΘ (beta chi theta); 2 Scrapbook (1947-1949): contains dance books and love letters to each other. Photographs of summer 1947. Tickets to games, plays and shows at Carroll. Their wedding invitation, just married sign, dried flowers, and newspaper announcements. Letters of congratulations on their graduation. Brochures and postcards from their honeymoon and later travels. The telegram confirming their hotel reservation for their honeymoon. ΒΠΕ (beta pi epsilon); fraternity pin (1946), belonged to Bill Oakes (class of 14 3 ’49) ΒΧΘ (beta chi theta); sorority pin (1945), belonged to Dorothy Oakes (class 14 3 of ’49) ΒΧΘ (beta chi theta); deck of playing cards, red and blue backs with “Beta 14 4 Chi Theta” written in gold letters, gilded edges, undated BXꝊ (beta chi theta) pledge invite for Ardis Marie Strande, Class of 1934 14 ΒΠΕ (beta pi epsilon) constitution , unknown year 21 1 ΒΠΕ (beta pi epsilon) paperwork, schedules, and correspondence between 21 2 members ΒΠΕ (beta pi epsilon) correspondence between Carroll (dean of men) and 21 3 the fraternity ΒΠΕ (beta pi epsilon) correspondence regarding fraternity, 1967 21 4 ΒΠΕ (beta pi epsilon) correspondence regarding payments, 1971 21 5 ΒΠΕ (beta pi epsilon) papers regarding housing and housemothers, 1965-73; 21 6 contains stock certificates for the beta house ΧΩ (chi omega) dance books (1930s) 19 9 ΧΩ (chi omega) dinner place settings ( 1930s) 19 10 ΧΩ (chi omega) Member list and Greek Week Agenda (1958) 35 6 ΧΩ (chi omega – formerly ΚΓΘ) sorority paperwork, 1960s; paperwork 22 16 regarding pledging and activities ΧΩ (chi omega) correspondence between Carroll and the sorority, 1960s; 22 17 letters from the dean of women to the members of the sorority ΔΡΥ (delta rho upsilon) 50th anniversary plaque 18 ΔΡΥ (delta rho upsilon – formerly the Pioneer Club) constitution and history 21 20 ΔΡΥ (delta rho upsilon – formerly the Pioneer Club) correspondence 21 21 regarding chapter founding, 1948 ΔΡΥ (delta rho upsilon) fraternity paperwork, 1970s; paperwork regarding 22 1 pledging and hell week ΔΡΥ (delta rho upsilon) correspondence regarding fraternity, 1952-71; 22 2 correspondence between Carroll and outside persons about the existence and behavior of the fraternity ΔΡΥ (delta rho upsilon) contract and pledge manual (1962) 22 3 ΔΡΥ (delta rho upsilon) correspondence between the school and fraternity, 22 4 1954-72; letters between the dean of men and the members of the fraternity ΔΡΥ (delta rho upsilon) paperwork regarding housing and housemothers, 22 5 1952-73; paperwork regarding the obtaining and maintenance of the fraternity houses as well as the applications and contracts of housemothers ΔΡΥ (delta rho upsilon) Documents related to Badger House between Delta 34 1 Rho Upsilon Control Board and Carroll College, 1952-1967 ΔΖ (delta zeta); membership cards (1928-95): 8x5 notecards with members’ 11 information ΔΖ (delta zeta) dance books (1950s) 19 5 ΔΖ (delta zeta) Member list and Greek Week agenda (1958) 35 5 ΔΖ (delta zeta) correspondence regarding the sorority, 1960s; letters 22 18 between Carroll and outside parties about the sorority ΔΖ (delta zeta) correspondence between Carroll and the sorority, 1960s); 22 19 letters from the dean of women to the members of the sorority ΔΖ (delta zeta) sorority paperwork, 1960s; paperwork regarding pledging 22 20 and activities ΔZ (delta Zeta) sorority wood paddle labeled Spring Formal 1948 19 5 ΔΖ (delta zeta; Scrapbook (1968): about the 1968 Sorority convention in St. 6 Louis. Contains newspaper clippings, tickets, programs and awards; issues of the sorority newsletter The Lampkin; group photographs of all delegates from Carroll and around the country. ΔΖ (delta zeta); Scrapbook (1970-1971): contains newspaper clippings about 5 sorority event and alumni from the Waukesha freeman and the Carroll Echo. ΔΖ (delta zeta); Scrapbook (1970-1971): contains photographs of pledging 8 and homecoming; invitations to events; door decorations. ΔΖ (delta zeta); scrapbook (1971-1972): contains newspaper clippings about 12 members and sorority events; door decorations; photographs of pledges, actives, formals and other events. ΔΖ (delta zeta); scrapbook (1973-1974): contains photos of events run by the 13 sorority and Carroll, invitations to dances and dinners. Group photos of pledges and actives. ΔΖ (delta zeta); scrapbook (1974-1975): contains photos of formals, 13 informals, dinners and other get togethers run by the sorority; pictures of homecoming dance and parade; Door decorations and event invitations. (Shaped like a turtle) ΔΖ (delta zeta); scrapbook (1975-1976): contains photos of sorority formals 13 and informals, groups photos of pledges and actives. ΔΖ (delta zeta); Scrapbook (1977): Diamond Jubilee National Convention in 12 Oxford, 1977- program and travel directory, travel itinerary, name tags, postcards, awards ceremony program, letters between the chapters describing the work that they do at their schools and in the community, and issues of The Lampkin. ΔΖ (delta zeta); photo album (1978-1979): contains photographs of formals, 12 informal parties , Yell Like Hell, All School Sing, and sorority retreat. Mary Martin, ΔΖ (delta zeta); scrapbook (1980-1981); photographs of pledge 6 parties, indoctrination, date parties, and senior goodbyes. ΔΖ (delta zeta); scrapbook (1980s): contains loose photos of and invitations 7 to sorority events such as pledge dances, as well as door decorations ΔΖ (delta zeta); scrapbook (1992-94): contains loose photos of and 7 invitations to sorority events such as pledges, dances, Christmas parties, and Halloween parties. ΔΖ (delta zeta); Official yearbook photos of the 2001-2002 Delta Zeta actives 7 Bridget Kelly, ΔΖ (delta zeta); Scrapbook (undated): contains letters 8 regarding pledging, and pledge meetings and parties; her pledge diary recounting her decision to pledge to delta zeta; letters from her sponsor; door decorations ΓΦΔ (gamma phi delta) publication; The Gamma Triangle 1922-25, 1930 21 8 E. Ben Weinke (class of ’26), ΓΦΔ (gamma phi delta); scrapbook (1923-1926): 4 contains several pages of classmates autographs and dates of fraternity events. Athletic programs and season tickets. Tickets, programs, and dance books from Fraternity and Carroll dances. Student handbook 1923-1924. Newspaper clippings about athletics, glee club, and other campus events. Correspondence with President Ganfield, and love letter from ‘Geraldine’. Pictures of the fraternity members and the frat house, and the glee club. ΓΦΔ (gamma phi delta) correspondence, 1924 21 9 ΓΦΔ (gamma phi delta) dance books (1924-25) 19 4 ΓΦΔ (gamma phi delta) silver anniversary publication, 1937 21 7 ΓΘ (gamma theta) awards of merit, 1983-1994; awards recognizing academic 22 15 excellence given to the sorority Fraternity Alumni Board, meeting minutes, 1959-1965 34 9 Greek Life Brochures 1990-200s 20 7 Inter-fraternity Council Constitutions 1960-73 20 1 Inter-fraternity Council Meeting Minutes 1957-69 20 2 Inter-fraternity Council Handbooks 1958-69 20 3 Inter-fraternity Council Reports 1960s; the reports from various conferences 20 4 Inter-fraternity Council Rushing paperwork from the Council and the 20 5 Advising Board, correspondence about Greek Week (Hell Week) 1918-71 Inter-fraternity Council Housing paperwork 1956-62 20 6 ΚΓΦ (kappa gamma phi); Sorority Pin (1919), presented by Marion Tubbs 14 1 Lawson (class of 1919) ΚΣΔ (kappa sigma delta) Constitution (undated), Meeting minutes from May 34 2 24, 1962, financial report (1963-1964), and undated notes from Dr. Steele Miscellaneous Dance Announcements 19 12 MMK (mu mu kappa) Articles of Incorporation: May possibly be a mock 35 15 fraternity because of the language and connotations in the Articles. Undated Panhellenic Council, Constitutions and bi-laws, 1954-1960 24 1 Panhellenic Council, Meeting Minutes and Committee Reports, 1953-67,78- 24 2 79 Panhellenic Council, Members Records1948-78; contains lists of actives and 24 3 pledges obtained during Rushing Panhellenic Council, Paperwork, 1950s-90s; contains mostly rules and 24 4 regulations pertaining to rushing, pledging, hell week, and Greek Week Panhellenic Council, Correspondence, 1947-71; correspondence between 24 5 the council and Carroll, Carroll and outside parties regarding the council, and between the council and individual sororities Panhellenic Council, Handbooks, 1950-1989; the handbooks giving to girls 24 6 interesting in joining a sorority, they contain the rules for rushing and information about each sorority ΦΚΤ (phi kappa tau) Constitution, 1966 21 10 ΦΚΤ (phi kappa tau) pledging documents, 1967 21 11 ΦΚΤ (phi kappa tau) Correspondence regarding the fraternity’s founding, 21 12 1966-68 ΦΘΠ (phi theta pi) dance books (1920s) 19 7 ΦΘΠ (phi theta pi) constitution, 1939 21 13 ΦΘΠ (phi theta pi) papers concerning the fraternity house, 1954-72 21 14 ΦΘΠ (phi theta pi) papers concerning payment, 1972-74 21 15 ΦΘΠ (phi theta pi) correspondence between fraternity and Carroll, 1949-71 21 16 ΦΘΠ (phi theta pi) correspondence regarding the fraternity, 1948; 1962 21 17 ΦΘΠ (phi theta pi) paperwork and schedules, 1957-72; lists of pledge and 21 18 plans for hell week ΦΘΠ (phi theta pi) manuals and booklets, 1966 21 19 ΦΘΠ (phi theta pi) chapter photos, 1959 and 1961 36 1 ΦΘΠ (phi theta pi) letter from Bev Chappie concerning frat house fire July 5, 21 28 1990 at 200 McCall Street, & information from Waukesha County Historic Society ΦΘΠ (phi theta pi) 2 ceramic portrait tiles from Frat house, 200 McCall St. 37 ΦΖ (Phrateres) Campus Club Constitution and Meeting Minutes (1927-32) 23 12 ΦΖ (Phrateres) Mailing and Members lists, 1932-95 23 8 ΦΖ (Phrateres) Meeting Minutes, 1932-37; a black bound notebook, 23 10 contains the constitution, attendance records and meeting minutes ΦΖ (Phrateres) Meeting Minutes, 1937-40; black bound notebook containing 23 11 the meeting minutes ΦΖ (Phrateres); photographs (1940s?) loose photographs of members of the 16 1 Phrateres club. ΦΖ (Phrateres) correspondence, 1940-99; letters between the members of 23 6 the phrateres, between the Phrateres and Carroll, and between the Phrateres and other parties regarding event locations ΦΖ (Phrateres) The Phraterean, 1956-1993; the international newsletter 23 1 from the Phraterean society ΦΖ (Phrateres) Zeta chapter newsletters, 1956-89 23 2 ΦΖ (Phrateres) event announcements, 1955-94; letters to the members of 23 4 the chapter to announce family picnics, meetings, and Carroll Events ΦΖ (Phrateres) Meeting minutes and Reports, 1958-2000 23 7 ΦΖ (Phrateres) dance programs (1960s) 19 14 ΦΖ (Phrateres) Song Books, undated 35 10 ΦΖ (Phrateres); scrapbook (1970s): contains the constitution of Campus 16 Club, programs from initiations and formals, dance books, photo of the first group when the club was instituted in 1932, letters about and photos from the 35th anniversary and various reunions. Newspaper clippings about alumni and events, newsletters from the 70s ΦΖ (Phrateres) Histories, 1970s-90s 23 9 ΦΖ (Phrateres); scrapbook (1980s): contains histories of the Campus club, 17 rituals and songs, photographs from the 30s,lists of members, photographs of members and their families at reunions and events, Chapter and international newsletters from the ‘80s, newspaper clippings and obituaries of alumni, letters between members, and invitations to events. ΦΖ (Phrateres); scrapbook (1980s) 17 ΦΖ (Phrateres) a small handmade flag made of blue fabric, a white circle in 18 the center contains the state crest of without the Sailor or the Yeoman was found among the Phrateres ephemera ΦΖ (Phrateres) Zeta chapter newsletters, 1990-98 23 3 ΦΖ (Phrateres) 35th,50th, 55th anniversary announcements and programs 23 5 ΣΑΦ (sigma alpha phi) dance programs (1913-16) 19 8 ΣΚ (sigma kappa) Dance programs (1959) 19 13 ΣΚ (sigma kappa) sorority paperwork, 1959-1960; paperwork regarding 22 21 pledging and hell week ΣΚ (sigma kappa) correspondence between Carroll and sorority, 1960-65; 22 22 letters between the dean of women and the sorority members ΣΚ (sigma kappa) correspondence regarding sorority, 1960s; letters between 22 23 Carroll and outside parties regarding the sorority ΣΚ (sigma kappa) handbooks and history, 1950s; the pledge handbook and a 22 24 history of the sorority ΣΦΕ (sigma phi epsilon) Book of laws and information, 1901;1957 21 22 ΣΦΕ (sigma phi epsilon) correspondence regarding housing and 21 24 housemother, for house, property appraisal, 1948-72 ΣΦΕ (sigma phi epsilon) dance books (1950s) 19 6 ΣΦΕ (sigma phi epsilon); scrapbook (1951-1952): contains newspaper 9 clippings about homecoming, hazing, and football; photographs of the house, homecoming float, frat house, hell week, and formals. Telegraphs – some related to hazing events; invitations to fraternity events. ΣΦΕ (sigma phi epsilon); scrapbook (1951-1954): contains newspaper 10 clippings from echo and the freeman about the fraternity and Greek Week 1951 in New York; photos of members and frat and sporting events; letters of congratulations on the purchase of the house and photos of house dedication. ΣΦΕ (sigma phi epsilon); scrapbook (1955): loose photographs and 9 newspaper clippings of fraternity events, held in plastic cover sheets ΣΦΕ (sigma phi epsilon) correspondence between fraternity and Carroll, 21 23 1955-72 ΣΦΕ (sigma phi epsilon); photo album (1960-1966): contains photos of 9 pledges, actives, formals, the frat house interior and exterior, and homecoming float and events. ΣΦΕ (sigma phi epsilon) correspondence regarding frat activities 21 25 ΣΦΕ (sigma phi epsilon) Fraternity paperwork, 1964-72; lists of pledges and 21 26 plans for hell week ΤΚΕ (tau kappa epsilon) constitution, history, and officers manual, 1948 21 27 ΤΚΕ (tau kappa epsilon) fraternity publications, 1938;1968-69; The Bond, Mu 34 3 Musings ΤΚΕ (tau kappa epsilon) correspondence between Carroll and fraternity, 34 4 1950-73 ΤΚΕ (tau kappa epsilon) correspondence regarding housing (Parmenter 34 5 House) and housemother ΤΚΕ (tau kappa epsilon) correspondence regarding fraternity behavior 34 6 ΤΚΕ (tau kappa epsilon) fraternity paperwork, 1969-72; lists of pledges and 34 7 correspondence about various payments ΤΚΕ (tau kappa epsilon) Chapter’s 50 years. Tells the history of TKE. 1969 35 13 ΤΚΕ (tau kappa epsilon) bi-laws 22 25 ΤΚΕ (tau kappa epsilon) MU Musings newsletter (January 1961) and TKE 34 8 Spring formal dance books, 1950 & 1955 Frances Beernink (class of ’25), ΘΜΔ (theta mu delta); scrapbook (1924): 10 contains student government by-laws; homecoming, concert, and theater programs; dance invitations; calling cards; report cards; season tickets; a note from Tom Stine; junior class song lyrics and photos of students relaxing. Elizabeth A. Travis (attended Carroll 1918-1919), ΘΠΔ (Theta Pi Delta); 5 scrapbook (1917-1919): contains correspondence regarding her decision to attend Carroll; place cards, invitations and favors from parties and events; tickets to concerts and sporting events; orders from ΘΠΔ sponsor during her times a pledge; letter of acceptance to sorority; letters from girl she sponsored; programs from commencement exercises and recitals; photographs of Carroll Students, buildings, dorms, and dining rooms. [In 1919 she transferred to a school in ] Frances Beernick (class of 1925) ΘΠΔ (Theta Pi Delta); commands from her 5 1 sponsor while she was a pledge, letters from her pledge Roy S. Beernick (class of ’28), ΦΘΠ (Theta Pi Delta); Scrapbook (1928): 3 contains several pages of classmate autographs and dates of fraternity events; dance programs from fraternity dances, homecoming, prom, and the Banquet ; newspaper clippings about organization of the fraternity; glee club programs and advertisements; contract for entertainment at the Pledge Dance – a comedian; athletic and debate/lecture schedules and tickets; student handbook and song book; honors requirements, reports cards and registration cards; Fraternity alumni newsletter, letters concerning and honor bestowed on the member who gave the most to the Frat; snap shots of the campus, Waukesha, and classmates. Roy Beernick “Boy was I Lucky!” an unpublished memoir, held together with 20 9 plastic spiral Mabel A. Bostwick ΘΠΔ (Theta Pi Delta); Scrapbook (1929-1931): contains 1 invitations to weddings, showers, dance parties, tea parties, and sorority and fraternity events. Dance books, theater programs, and commencement programs. Newspaper Clippings about sorority activities and alumni. Newspaper clippings about the Carroll Football team, pictures of the team, tickets to games. Lyrics to school and sorority songs. Letters of congratulations on her graduation. A copy of the Theta Pi Delta Alumnae Association Bulletin May 1930. Tom Stine History of Greek Life; an unpublished manuscript on thick shiny 20 8 paper, loose

General Series Student Organizations Directories (1972-96): Directories of all the 25 1 organizations on campus for the given year. Handed out to freshman during orientation Office of Student Activities Paperwork (1926-71) the policies of the Office of 25 2 Student activities and their directories of organizations Letters from the President to Fraternities and Sororities: President Vander 35 1 Lugt sent out memo’s and letters to the Fraternities and Sororities on campus to notify them of policies and to motivate them to be good role models on campus. 1939-1941 President’s Cups Oratorical Contest: Includes pamphlets, judges scoring 35 2 sheets, registry sheets, and rules and regulations for the President’s Cup Contest. 1954-1966 Rushing statistics and Fraternity and Sorority outlines. 1956-1967 35 3 Meeting Minutes from gathering of multiple sororities and fraternities, 1961 35 4 & undated Letters from the Dean of Men to fraternities. The Dean sent out letters to the 35 9 Fraternities to make them aware of events, and also to send warning letters because the fraternities would get too rowdy at time. Also includes housing rights for Fraternities from the Dean. 1956-1965

Independents Series Independent Women/Students Society; scrapbook (1959-1975): contains 26 Newspaper clippings of student activities, development of the society, and the change from strictly women to coed, invitations to “indee” events, dance books, Christmas cards (sold by the society), photographs of the members and events, hand written sheet music of several songs (ex: “How lovely to be a woman”) Independent Students Constitutions and Reports 1948-60; Various 27 1 constitutions and reports from conferences Independent Men’s Organization Newsletter (1957) 27 2 Independent Women’s Organization Newsletter (1957-68) 27 3 Independent Women’s Organization Correspondence (1950-65) 27 4 Independent Students Association Meeting Minutes (1948-49) 27 5 Independent Students Association Meeting Minutes (1951-53) spiral bound 27 6 notebook Independent Students Association Meeting Minutes (1956-57) spiral bound 27 7 notebook Independent Students Association Meeting Minutes (Sept-Nov 1953) 27 8 Independent Students Association Meeting Minutes (1956-57) loose pages 27 9 from a notebook Independent Students Association Meeting Minutes (1957-58) loose pages 27 10 from a notebook Independent Students Association Meeting Minutes (1958-59) loose pages 27 11 from a notebook Independent Students Association Meeting Minutes (1959-60) loose pages 27 12 from a notebook Independent Students Association Meeting Minutes (1960-61) loose pages 27 13 from a notebook Independent Students Association Meeting Minutes (1961-62) loose pages 27 14 from a notebook Independent Students Association Meeting Minutes (1964-68) loose pages 27 15 from a notebook Independent Women’s Association Meeting Minutes (1968-71) spiral bound 27 16 notebook Independent Students Association Meeting Minutes (1973-77) spiral bound 27 17 notebook Independent Students Association Meeting Minutes (1959-67) loose typed 27 18 papers Independent Women’s Association Programs (1966-74) contains 27 19 handwritten sheet music, typed stories, invitations to events Independent Students Association Dance Books and Programs (1960s-70s) 27 20

Honorary Societies Series ΑΨΩ (alpha psi omega) Constitution (unknown year) 29 9 ΑΨΩ (alpha psi omega) Chapter Charter (1954) 31 ΑΨΩ (alpha psi omega) Meeting minutes (1974-77) typed copies 29 10 ΑΨΩ (alpha psi omega) Initiation Paperwork (1968-76) various documents 29 11 regarding the initiation of new members ΑΨΩ (alpha psi omega) membership documents (1970s) to cardstock 29 12 membership documents, one a small card the other a larger piece of paper. Both have the name of the member ΑΨΩ (alpha psi omega) National minutes (1976-77) two copies of the 29 13 directory and notices from the national society to the chapters ΑΨΩ (alpha psi omega) reports on studio theater 29 14 ΒΒΒ (beta beta beta) Chapter charter (1927) 31 ΒΒΒ (beta beta beta) Programs (1985-86, unknown year) the schedule of 29 15 events for the academic year and lists of officers ΒΒΒ (beta beta beta) Anniversary Paperwork (1987) schedule and program 29 16 from the society’s 60 year anniversary ΧΣ (chi sigma) meeting minutes ((1937-1939) hardcover notebook of the 28 10 honorary band fraternity meeting minutes ΔΣΝ (delta sigma nu) constitution and initiation ritual (1924) a lined 28 5 notebook with the handwritten constitution (with amendments) and the initiation ritual ΔΣΝ (delta sigma nu) Constitution (1960), a typed copy and a mimeograph 28 6 copy of the 1960 constitution as well as a typed statement of purpose ΔΣΝ (delta sigma nu) roll and meeting minutes (1917-1933) hardcover 28 7 notebook of roll and meeting minutes ΔΣΝ (delta sigma nu) Correspondence (1960-64) correspondence between 28 8 the college and the society ΔΣΝ (delta sigma nu) Speeches (1960s) The content of addresses delivered 28 9 before the society; one in published pamphlet form, two in notecard form Professor Alfred K. Stallman, ΗΣΦ (eta sigma phi); scrapbook (1952, 1964- 30 1972): contains letters regarding the founding of the delta kappa chapter of this academic fraternity at Carroll, letters of congratulations upon its founding, newspaper clippings of fraternity events, programs from state and national conventions, invitations to the fraternity’s performances, discussions, open houses, and initiations, schedule for College Day 1970, a photo of the 1970-71 members, and annual reports. ΞΣΦ (eta sigma phi) Chapter Charter (1964) 31 ΚΔΠ (kappa delta pi) Program (1961-62) mimeographed copy, contains the 29 8 schedule of events for the academic year and a list of all the members ΛΨ (lambda psi) Constitution. Undated 35 11 ΦΑΘ (phi alpha theta) Speakers Schedule (1972) a list of the annual 29 17 speakers presented by the society ΦΑΘ (phi alpha theta) History Pioneer (2000) a publication of 29 18 undergraduate papers ΠΚΔ (pi kappa delta) Chapter Charter (1924) 31 ΠΚΔ (pi kappa delta) Event Programs (1935,1964) programs for oratorical 29 7 competitions ΦΚΦ (phi kappa phi) Chapter Charter (2010) 31 ΠΓM (pi gamma mu) Booklet. 1939 35 14 ΣΤΔ (sigma tau delta) Constitution and Ritual, (1931(?)) 28 1 ΣΤΔ (sigma tau delta) Record (1931-1936) hardcover notebook of the 28 2 minutes of lambda gamma chapter meetings ΣΤΔ (sigma tau delta) record (1936-1945) hardcover notebook of the 28 3 minutes of lambda gamma chapter meetings ΣΤΔ (sigma tau delta) record (1945-1960) hardcover notebook of the 28 4 minutes of the lambda gamma chapter meetings Scroll Membership paperwork (1977-80) 28 11 Scroll Programs (1975-76) the programs from the annual Scroll Banquet 28 12 Scroll Treasurer’s Records (1952-54) a small spiral bound notebook 28 13 containing the records of the society’s finances Scroll Treasurer’s Records (1961-63) a small spiral bound notebook 28 14 containing the records of the society’s finances ΣΕΣ (sigma epsilon sigma) Constitution, Bi-laws, History (1941) a small 29 1 printed copy of the constitution, a typed History of the society and the bi- laws ΣΕΣ (sigma epsilon sigma) Installation Documents (1941) the 29 2 correspondence between the college and the national society regarding the founding of the theta chapter at Carroll, also the invitations and programs from the installation ceremony along with the text of the address delivered by Presiden Vander Lugt ΣΕΣ (sigma epsilon sigma)Initiation(1941-84) the lists of members initiated 29 3 into the society each semester; the remarks at the 1974 initiation, a press release to the Echo, and a list of the original officers ΣΕΣ (sigma epsilon sigma) Correspondence between the school and the 29 4 society (1941-66) ΣΕΣ (sigma epsilon sigma) Correspondence between chapters of the society 29 5 (1941-56) ΣΕΣ (sigma epsilon sigma) installation book and speech, 1941 & 1944 35 12 ΣΕΣ (sigma epsilon sigma) ”How to Study” (1956) a booklet published by the 29 6 society with tips on how to study, take notes, and excel l ΣΤΔ (sigma tau delta) Scrapbook (1941-49) contains newspaper clippings 30 from the Carroll student newspaper and the local newspaper about the events that the society hosted ΣΕΣ (sigma epsilon sigma) Chapter Charter (1927) 31

Interest Groups Series Philomathean Society Address delivered before the Philomathean Society 32 1 (1857) Text of a speech given by Cortlandt Van Rensselaer Literary Society Meeting Minutes vol. 1 (1866-67) Bound book containing 32 2 the constitution of the society, meeting minutes (including debate topics), and the unpublished Student Offering Literary Society Meeting Minutes vol. 2 (1867-69) bound notebook 32 3 containing the meeting minutes Literary Society Meeting Minutes vol. 3 (1874-77) bound notebook 32 4 containing the meeting minutes Classical League Meeting Minutes (1912) contains the constitution and bi- 32 5 laws of the society and the meeting minutes Booster Club member pledge (1900s) this specific pledge was signed by 32 6 Ewart (?) O. Evans and Paul S. Johnson Parliamentary Club Publications (1904) Closing banquet program, contains 32 7 the menu for the dinner, the order of speakers and toasts, and sketches of various members of the club; “All you need to know in Parliamentary Law” a small pamphlet containing the rules of order for Parliamentary procedure Young Women’s Christian Association Event Programs (1921) 32 8 Young Men’s Christian Association Event Programs (1917-1939) 32 9 Glee Club Tickets and Programs (1930s) 32 10 Carroll Television Scripts (1949-53) mimeographed scripts from various 32 11 broadcasts WCCX Financial Records (1970) 32 12 Women in Communications Fact Sheet and Newsletter (1983-84) 32 13 Latin American Student Organization Hispanic Awareness Program (1991) 32 14 American Chemical Society Annual Schedule (1984-1989) lists of lectures 32 15 presented by the ACS that students could attend Black Student Organization Afro-American Studies Program Proposal (1970) 32 16 Black Student Organization Culture Night Dinner Programs (1989-92) 32 17 Orchesis (modern dance)“Theme in Color” Program (1963) 32 18 International Club International Awareness Week Program (1975) 32 19 Girl’s Glee Club Tour Poster (1922) the poster from the May 30 show 33 Glee Club Poster(early 1930s) signed by all the members 33 Glee Club Group Photo (unknown year, early 1900s) 33 Adelphian Society Lecture Series Poster (1860s) poster for Dr. J. Philips of 33 Beloit Habitat For Humanity Spring Break South Dakota Trip, 1996-1997 35 16