Alpha Lambda Delta Records, 1973-2015 (bulk 1996-1998) RG 104 Finding Aid

Compiled by Brenna Edwards 2016

Archives and Special Collections Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library Cookeville, Tennessee

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Contents Summary Information ...... 2 History...... 3 Scope and Contents ...... 3 Container List...... 4

Summary Information

Repository Tennessee Technological University Archives and Special Collections

Creator Alpha Lambda Delta

Title Alpha Lambda Delta records

Dates 1973-2015 (bulk 1996-1998)

Extent 2.5 linear feet

Location Archives Room

Language English

Abstract Alpha Lambda Delta, the National Academic Honor Society for

Freshmen, founded its Tennessee Technological University chapter

November 15, 1973. Comprised of textual records, the collection contains

materials from various officer notebooks, past issues of the newsletter,

The Flame, and a scrapbook made by members.

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History

Alpha Lambda Delta, the National Academic Honor Society for Freshmen, was founded in 1924, with the Tennessee Tech University chapter being founded November 15, 1973.

Scope and Contents

The Alpha Lambda Delta records date from 1973 to 2015, with the bulk of the materials dating

1996 to 1998. Comprised of textual records, the collection contains materials from secretary and presidents’ notebooks, notebooks created by the Tennessee Tech University chapter containing both national and local materials, and issues of The Flame, the society’s newsletter. The original charter is also included, along with a scrapbook made for the years 1989 to 1990.

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Container List Box Folder Title, Date 1 1-4 Chapter Book, 1981-1997 1 5-8 Chapter Book, 1991-1998 2 1-4 Chapter Book, 1997-2002 4 Charter, 1973 Nov 15 2 5 Fellowship Information, 1986-1988 2 6-7 The Flame, 1974-2013 2 8 The Flame, 2013-2015 3 1 General Information, 1997-1998 3 2 Initiation Ritual, 1990 3 3 National Correspondence, 1977-1985 3 4-5 President's Notebook, 1994-2001 3 6 Secretary Notebook, 1997-1998 4 Scrapbook, 1989-1990