Guide to the Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Xi Records 1935-1972
Cage 406

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Creator
Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Xi Chapter
Title
Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Xi Records
ID
Cage 406
Date [inclusive]
1935-1972
Extent
1 container., 1 linear feet of shelf space.
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
Correspondence, charters, constitutions, financial records, membership lists and applications, and other papers of a service fraternity at Washington State University.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 406, Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Xi Records. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Biography/History

Alpha Phi Omega fraternity was founded nationally in 1925. According to its charter the organization "seeks to develop Leadership, and promote Friendship and provide Service," in accordance with the code of the Boy Scouts of America. Alpha Xi, the W.S.U. chapter of this honorary service fraternity, was established in 1935.

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Scope and Content

Included in the records are correspondence, the charter and constitution, receipts, membership lists, pledge ship applications, ephemera, bulletins, and other papers. Although the records span dates from 1935 to 1972, the bulk of the material dates from 1962 to 1968.

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Arrangement

The records of the Alpha Xi Chapter of the Alpha Phi Omega are arranged in a single series, alphabetically by topic.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  © 2012

http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Acquisition Information

The records of Alpha Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega were donated to the Washington State University Libraries by the organization through Arthur E. McCartan and Leonard Young on May 4, 1978 (UA 78-11).

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Names and Subjects

Corporate Name(s)

Creator(s) :
  • Alpha Phi Omega. Alpha Chapter --Archives

Subject(s)

  • Greek letter societies--Washington (State)--Pullman--Records and correspondence
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Washington (State)

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Detailed Description of Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

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Active Applications Sent to National Office,  1962-1966  55 items.

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Active Members,  1966  21 items.

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Administration Manual  2 items.

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Alpha Phi Omega (APO),  1967-1968  21 items.

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APO Phone Lists,  February 1969  9 items.

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APO Services,  1968  36 items.

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Application Blanks,  1963-1967  15 items.

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Application Blanks-Membership,  1957-1959  65 items.

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Applications for Pledgeship,  1956  50 items.

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Banquet,  February 1, 1968  2 items.

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Bylaws and Association Articles,  1968  6 items.

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Chapter Doings,  1965-1966  2 items.

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Chapter Membership Records,  1967-1968  38 items.

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Computer Readout  2 items.

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Correspondence,  1959-1971  15 items.

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CUB (receipts),  1963-1966  22 items.

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Daily Attendance Chart  1 item.

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Ephemera,  December 1, 1964  13 items.

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Initiated Members Applications,  1949-1952  6 items.

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Handsome Harry--Sweet Sue,  1960-1968  84 items.

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Leadership Directory,  1963-1968  10 items.

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Life Membership Application Blank  1 item.

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Members,  1935-1969  265 items.

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Membership List,  1951-1968  10 items.

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Membership Transfer Application Blank  1 item.

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Minutes,  1968-1971  35 items.

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Miscellaneous (receipts, bulletins),  1963-1965  27 items.

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National Convention,  1965-1970  72 items.

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National Convention Bulletin,  December 27-29, 1970  8 items.

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National Office,  1969  41 items.

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Notes: Past,  1964  11 items.

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Notes: For School Year,  1964  7 items.

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Official Order Blank  1 item.

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Northwest Sectional Conference Delegates' Photograph,  November 23, 1968  1 item.

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Pledges,  1966-1978  9 items.

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Pledge Applications  2 items.

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Pledge Applications Sent to National Office,  1962-1966  58 items.

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Projects: New Business  1 item.

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Projects: Past Records,  1966-1967  14 items.

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Projects To Do,  1966-1968  8 items.

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Receipts,  1962-1968  21 items.

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Receipts: WSU,  1963-1965  43 items.

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Ritual Manuals  2 items.

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Sectional Conference Data,  1964-1965  6 items.

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Sectional Material,  1968  32 items.

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Song Sheets  10 items.

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Sponsor's Constitution  2 items.

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Task Forces,  1970-1972  4 items.

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Tax Forms,  1951-1965  17 items.

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Training Aids: New Membership Lists,  1968-1970  40 items.

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