Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Porpoise Fraternity Records
UA.12.2.5
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Porpoise Fraternity. Beta Chapter (Michigan State University).
- Title
- Porpoise Fraternity records
- ID
- UA.12.2.5
- Date
- 1948, circa 1950s
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 2 folders
- 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
The Porpoise Fraternity at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) was established in 1930. The Beta Chapter in the National Honorary Swimming Fraternity primarily sponsored and encouraged all swimming activities. It also sponsored the Water Carnival. All male students who showed superior ability and an active interest in swimming were eligible for membership.
Scope and Content
The records of the Porpoise Fraternity consist of one copy of the June 1948 Aquatic Yearbook. It includes lists of members and pledges, and statistics about the 1947-1948 season for varsity and junior varsity swimming and includes some diving. Also included is one folder of photographs of the Porpoise queens and her court, circa 1950s.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
February 2006
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Michigan State University. 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
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State College. Students. Societies, etc..
- Michigan State University. Students. Societies, etc..
- Porpoise Fraternity. Beta Chapter (Michigan State University).
Genre(s)
- Photographs
- School yearbooks
Subject(s)
- College students -- Michigan -- East Lansing
- College students -- Societies and clubs
- Swimming -- Societies, etc.
Collection Inventory
Papers |
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The Aquatic Yearbook June 1948 |
F.D. | 1 | ||
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Photographs |
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Students. Organizations. Porpoise |
Photographs | |||