Guide to the Alpha Phi Omega. Eta Lambda Chapter (University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire) Records, 1949–2019
Last Updated
Overview of the Collection
Repository:
Special Collections & Archives
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
P.O. Box 4004
105 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
(715) 836-2739
https://library.uwec.edu/archives/
Reference Code: USGZE AS544
Accession Number: 99-45, 00-07, 06-14, 21-002, 22-017
Collection Number: Archives Series 544
Creators: Alpha Phi Omega. Eta Lambda Chapter (University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire)
Title: Alpha Phi Omega. Eta Lambda Chapter (University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire) Records
Dates: 1949–2011, 2014–2016. Bulk: 1949–2000
Quantity: 6.9 linear feet (3 record cartons, 1 archives box, 1 flat box, 1 unboxed scrapbook)
Location of collection: D3/1d, D7/3f, A4/3g, A4/1h, D3/1d, D7/3g, A4/3g, A4/1h
Languages: Collection materials are in English.
Summary: Records and scrapbooks of a service fraternity.
Biographical / Historical Note
Alpha Phi Omega, a national coeducational service fraternity, was founded in Easton, Pennsylvania in 1925. The Eta Lambda Chapter was established at Eau Claire State Teachers College in 1949. The chapter engages in service activities to support organizations such as the American Red Cross, the Special Olympics, the Salvation Army, and the campus health center. The chapter also organizes dances, parties, and other social events.
Content Description
Records include a charter, by-laws, membership lists, alumni files, meeting minutes, newsletters, pledge materials, anniversary materials, photographs, scrapbooks, and artifacts.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information: Transferred to the University Archives by Activities & Programs. Two cubic feet of additional material added in April 2022, donated by Preston Podolski.
Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public.
Use Restrictions: Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.
Processing Note: Processed by Colleen McFarland in November 2007.
Arrangement: Alphabetical.
OCLC #: 34373987
Subjects
Corporate Names:
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire — Alpha Phi Omega.
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire — Students — Societies and clubs.
Subject Terms:
Greek letter societies — Wisconsin–Eau Claire.
Detailed List of Contents
Container
Contents
Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
50th Anniversary Materials
1999
Box/Folder
1/2
Alumni files
1968–1996
Box/Folder
1/3
By-laws
circa 1949–1986
Box/Folder
1/4
Membership lists
1949–1979, 1983, 1988,
1995
Box/Folder
1/5-17
Minutes
1983–1999
Box/Folder
1/18-21
Newsletters
1967–1976, 1994–2000
Box/Folder
1/22
Pledge materials
ca. 1965
Box/Folder
1/23
Sixtieth Anniversary
Certificate
2009
Box
1
Scrapbooks
1994–1995
Box
1
Awards/Recognitions of
Support
1997–2000, 2011
Box
2
Scrapbooks
1985, 1989, 1993–1996
Box
3
Scrapbook
1979
Box
3
Charter
1949
Box
4
Scrapbooks (4)
ca. 2000–2006
Box
4
Sweatshirt — Short Sleeved, black base with white emblem and lettering on front “Alpha Phi Omega Eta Lambda”
Undated
Box
4
Coffee mug — navy blue base with yellow Greek letters ΑΦΩ
Undated
Box
4
Wood Plague, “Region 1X, Alpha Phi Omega”
Undated
Box/Folder
5/1
President’s Binder (has corresponding flash drive with files, ca. 2009-2016)
ca. 2011–2016
Box/Folder
5/2
Service Binder
ca. 2015–2016
Box/Folder
5/3
Chapter Programming and Relations Officer Binder
2014–2016
Box/Folder
5/4
Pledge Materials
2006
Box/Folder
5/5
Newspaper Articles, Donation/Service Recognition
ca. 2001–2006
Box/Folder
5/6
Fliers
2019
Box/Folder
5/7
Photographs — group shots/pledges
ca. 2000–2001
Box/Folder
5/8
Photographs
ca. 1990s–2000s
Box/Folder
5/9
Photographs
ca. 1990s–2000s
Box/Folder
5/10
Photographs
ca. 1990s–2000s
Box/Folder
5/11
Photograph Album
ca. 1990s–2000s
Unboxed
Scrapbook
ca. 1949–1965
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