Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Lambda Chi Alpha Records
UA.12.2.21
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Title
- Lambda Chi Alpha records
- ID
- UA.12.2.21
- Date
- 1922-2005, 2010
- Extent
- 0.8 Cubic feet
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Historical Note
Lambda Chi Alpha was founded at Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) as the Forensic Literary Society on October 19, 1907. On October 9, 1922, the national chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha accepted the Forensic Literary Society as the Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter. In 1939, Lambda Chi Alpha merged with Theta Kappa Nu fraternity.
Scope and Contents note
The collection consists of photographs, a scrapbook, a film and DVD copy of the Junior 500 pushcart race. The photographs are of the members of the fraternity and are mostly composites of head shots. There is also one photograph of a water carnival float. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper clippings and memorabilia of events of the fraternity. The film contains footage of the 1968 Junior 500 pushcart race. It is in color but has no sound. Also included in the collection are a manual, membership directories, minutes, by-laws, a constitution, and correspondence.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections September 2007
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Michigan State University, except "The Paedagogus". Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Genre(s)
- By-laws
- Constitutions
- Handbooks and manuals
- Letters (correspondence)
- Minutes (Records)
- Nonfiction films
- Photographs
- Scrapbooks
Personal Name(s)
- Claya, John
Subject(s)
- College students -- Michigan -- East Lansing
- College students -- Societies and clubs
- Greek letter societies -- Michigan -- East Lansing
Collection Inventory
| Box | Folder | |||
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Bylaws 1988 |
2303H | 1 | ||
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Constitution 2000 |
2303H | 2 | ||
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Correspondence 1986-1988, 2005, undated |
2303H | 3 | ||
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Events and activities 1993, 2005, undated |
2303H | 4 | ||
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Historical Materials (copies) 1922-1972, n.d. |
2303H | 5 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Cd of historical materials and serials Gamma Omicronical, Gamma Omicron, Gamicron, Gamma Omicronicle) |
2303H | 6 | ||
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Home Improvements 1987-1988 |
2303H | 7 | ||
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Housing Update November 11, 2010 |
2303H | 12 | ||
|
Manual - The Paedagogus undated |
2303H | 8 | ||
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Membership Directory 1986 |
2303H | 9 | ||
|
Minutes 1993-2005, undated |
2303H | 10 | ||
| Box | ||||
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Photographs 1942-2005 |
2304H | |||
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Scrapbook 1922-1947 |
2304H | |||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Film and DVD copy- Junior 500, 1968 (please use DVD copy) |
2303H | 11 | ||