Our History, 1949 – 1950
File — Box: 8, Folder: 136
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
There are eight series in the Phi Upsilon Omicron Records: General Chapter Series (1918-1992) includes histories of the Chapter, Constitution and Bylaws, articles of incorporation, sorority house (1920-1926), initiation scrolls, installation of officers, rituals, chapter and guest books, a cookbook, various form letters, Newsletters (1924-1942), and various activities. The Meeting Minutes Series (1918-1987) consists of four bound journals covering 1918-1923, 1923-1924, 1949-1950, and 1981-1987. The Financial Series (1920-1991) includes: bound Account Books (1920-1945, 1948-1983), financial reports (1966-1972), receipt forms (1976, 1978), treasurer’s reports (1979-1989), audit (1985-1986), bank statements (1987-1992), and ledgers (1988-1990, 1990-1991); The Correspondence Series (1923-1958) contains letters to/from Chapter Presidents (1924-1957) and Vice Presidents (1950s), members, business concerns (1923-1930), fiftieth anniversary, and general correspondence (1940s-1950s). The Beta Alumnae Series (1923-1957) consist of bylaws, meeting minutes (1928-1934, 1952-1987, 1995-1999 [gaps]), financial records (1923-1935, 1976-2001), Newsletters (1929-1936, 1982, 1985, 1999), ratings and annual reports (1924-1957 [gaps]), and chapter books (1932-1957). The Membership Series (1815-1987) includes listings of initiates from 1925 through 1952, member/alumni listings from 1915 through 1987, and the letter deactivating the chapter in 2000. The National Series (1920-1998) includes information and photograph on national Conclaves (meetings), books/monographs, and phonograph albums. The Scrapbook Series (1919-1990) consists of 26 scrapbooks. These scrapbooks present an overview of the fraternity’s activities during a seventy-year period. The scrapbooks contain photographs, news clippings, member biographies, yearly activity programs, cards, correspondence, award and banquet programs and flyers, and special event programs. Some of the scrapbooks are in excellent shape while others are extremely brittle.
Dates
- 1915-2001
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.
Conditions Governing Access
The NDSU Archives owns the property rights to this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 8 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository
Contact:
West Building
3551 7th Avenue N
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building
3551 7th Avenue N
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu