Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Crimson Circle Records
1919-1971
Cage 940
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
- Creator
- Crimson Circle (State College of Washington)
- Title
- Crimson Circle Records
- ID
- Cage 940
- Date [inclusive]
- 1919-1971
- Extent
- 0.75 Linear feet of shelf space, 2 Boxes
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- Records of the Crimson Circle, affiliated with Omicron Delta Kappa, at Washington State University. Includes minutes, membership records, a historical sketch, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Crimson Circle Records, 1919-1971 (Cage 940)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
The Crimson Circle was chartered at what was then the State College of Washington on March 5, 1912 as a society of students recognizing achievement in the fields of sports, student government, publications, and academics, among others. The group was disbanded in spring 1929 by the campus Discipline Committee, following breaches of conduct and the academic suspension of several members. However, the organization reformed with a new Constitution and a new founding class on February 9, 1931. The Crimson Circle became a chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) on Dec. 12, 1959. Over time the group faded; its last active mention in the student paper was in August, 2000, and its ODK charter was officially recalled on July 1, 2004. On Sept. 15, 2017, an ODK chapter was opened at WSU Tri-Cities.
Scope and Content
This collection contains records of the Crimson Circle at Washington State College (later Washington State University) between 1919 and 1971. The collection includes correspondence, minutes, membership information, organization historical records, and a book of newspaper clippings regarding the organization.
Arrangement
Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject. Membership lists and membership pins are located out of order at the back of the collection due to their different sizes.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2020
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 and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Information
Bob Jonas of Moscow, ID, a former advisor to the Crimson Circle, donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries on July 11, 1991 (MS.1991.33). A few items donated by Carl Morrow in the 1930s and retained within the WSU Publications collection (WSU 89-2) were moved into this collection when it was processed in 2020.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by University Archivist Mark O’English in May, 2020.
Related Materials
Related Material
A Crimson Circle sweater is held in MASC in the WSU Ephemera and Realia Collection (SC 10).
Names and Subjects
Corporate Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Crimson Circle (State College of Washington) -- Records and correspondence.
- Omicron Delta Kappa. Crimson Circle -- Records and correspondence.
- State College of Washington -- History -- Sources.
- State College of Washington -- Students.
- Washington State University -- History -- Sources.
- Washington State University -- Students.
Creator(s) :
- Omicron Delta Kappa. Crimson Circle.
Subject(s)
- Greek letter societies -- Washington (State) -- Pullman -- Records and correspondence.
- Colleges and Universities
- Student Life
Detailed Description of Collection
| box | folder | |||
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Constitution, 1931, and Clippings, 1931-1936 (bound volume). 1931-1936 |
1 | 1 | ||
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Correspondence. 1929-1936 |
1 | 2 | ||
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Correspondence. 1940-1948 |
1 | 3 | ||
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Correspondence. 1950-1958 |
1 | 4 | ||
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Correspondence. 1959 |
1 | 5 | ||
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Correspondence. 1960-1961 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Correspondence. 1962-1966 |
1 | 7 | ||
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Correspondence. 1967-1971 |
1 | 8 | ||
|
Forms, blank. undated |
1 | 9 | ||
|
“The History of the Crimson Circle.” 1937 |
1 | 10 | ||
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Notes for “The History of the Crimson Circle” (bound volume). 1934-1936 |
1 | 11 | ||
|
Minute book (bound volume). Includes 1920 constitution for the Cougar Guards. 1919-1928 |
1 | 12 | ||
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Minute book (bound volume). 1932-1947 |
2 | 13 | ||
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Minutes. 1959-1963 |
2 | 14 | ||
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Petition for a charter of the Omicron Delta Kappa society. 1959 |
2 | 15 | ||
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Membership list, 1912-1959. 1959 |
2 | 16 | ||
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Membership pins (3). undated |
2 | 17 | ||