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Fraternities

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: A fraternity (Latin frater : "brother") is a brotherhood, though the term sometimes connotes a distinct or formal organization and a secret society.

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity records

 Collection
Identifier: 04.APAF
Abstract The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity collection documents the activities of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Epsilon Eta chapter at Eastern Michigan University. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded in 1906 on the campus of Cornell University and the Epsilon Eta Chapter at Eastern Michigan University was founded in 1959. The collection is arranged into four series: Administrative Files including blank fraternity forms,...
Dates: 1986 - 2011

Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity records

 Collection
Identifier: 04.APOF
Abstract The Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity collection documents the activities of the Alpha Phi Omega, a Service Fraternity on Eastern Michigan University campus. Materials are arranged into ten series: Administrative Files including correspondence, address lists, and event fliers, Alumni Relations, Banquet Programs from 1997-2010, By laws, Constitution and History, Felix & Babble...
Dates: 1980 - 2011

Arm of Honor records

 Collection
Identifier: 04.AOH
Abstract Arm of Honor is the oldest local fraternity in the United States and was founded at the then Michigan State Normal School in 1895 for the stated purpose of fostering "in its members the ability to think, to think extemporaneously." The records of the organization includes founding documents, membership information, minutes and records of events and activities as well as ephemeral items. Materials in the collection are organized into three primary series: ...
Dates: 1895 - 2014; Majority of material found within 1913 - 2021

Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity collection

 Collection
Identifier: 04.DSPF
Abstract

The Delta Sigma Phi fraternity collection contains the records of the Gamma Tau Chapter at Eastern Michigan University. Included in the collection are the articles of incorporation, by laws and constitutions, correspondence, event flyers, information from the 1991 Homecoming, legal reports, meeting minutes, member lists, news articles, petitions, a pledge manual, publications, and rental documents.

Dates: 1952 - 2001

Delta Tau Delta Fraternity collection

 Collection
Identifier: 04.DTDF
Abstract The Delta Tau Delta Fraternity collection contains records of the Theta Xi Chapter of Eastern Michigan University from 1987 to 1992. Included in the collection are bylaws and responsibility guidelines, a 1997-98 group photo, chapter information, newspaper clippings, correspondence, event flyers, a membership census from 1987-1992, membership lists, publications, a chapter consultant report and membership commission, the risk management guide, and a pledge...
Dates: 1987 - 2003

InterFraternity Council records

 Collection
Identifier: 04.IFC
Abstract The InterFraternity Council (IFC) was officially established in 1910. Its purpose is to unite and organize national fraternities who exist on the same college campuses. InterFraternity Council strives to promote cooperation between each of the different fraternities, by having two representatives from each fraternity on campus. Arm of Honor, Eastern Michigan University's local fraternity, is included in the InterFraternity Council. This collection is arranged...
Dates: 1967 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1997 - 2006

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity collection

 Collection
Identifier: 04.KAPF
Abstract The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. collection documents the activities of the Delta Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi at Eastern Michigan University. Kappa Alpha Psi was founded in 1911 on Indiana University's campus in Bloomington, Indiana. The Delta Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi was established in 1955.The collection is arranged alphabetically with the exception of a Kappa Alpha Psi event polo being housed in a separate box. The meeting...
Dates: 1954 - 2010

Kappa Phi Alpha Fraternity collection

 Collection
Identifier: 04.KPAF
Abstract

The Kappa Phi Alpha Fraternity collection documents the activities of the local fraternity founded in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1902. The collection, which documents the social Greek Letter Society, is arranged alphabetically and contains administrative history of the organization, composites, pulicity and outreach as well as an extensive collection of realia from the 1960s. Records date from 1929-2011.

Dates: 1929 - 2011

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity collection

 Collection
Identifier: 04.LCAF
Abstract The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity collection holds materials from the Sigma Kappa Zeta chapter at Eastern Michigan University. It contains alumni newsletters, business and alumni meeting minutes, the banner, certificates, a pin, the constitution, correspondence, incidents, manuals, newspaper clippings, chapter reports, photos, and website information. A colony for the chapter was established in 1973. The charter was signed in January of 1976 and on March 28, 1976, recognition as Sigma Kappa...
Dates: 1981 - 2008

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity collection

 Collection
Identifier: 04.OPPF
Abstract The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity collection houses the materials of the Theta Gamma Chapter of the Fraternity at Eastern Michigan University. It contains Black Facts Tuesday Flyers, constitution and membership program literature, correspondence, Grand Conclave and regional conference information, flyers, programs, and event invitations, historical information, photographs, The Oracle, and miscellaneous papers of the Fraternity. The Theta Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi was founded at Eastern...
Dates: 1922 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2010