Washington State University Libraries
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
New Holland Library
Pullman, WA 99164-5610 USA
(509) 335-6691
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm

Guide to the Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Xi Records, 1935-1972


Cage 406





Finding aid prepared by Patricia M. Gourd

Finding aid encoded by Mark O'English, 2003
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.


Overview of the Collection
 
Repository Name:
 

Washington State University Libraries
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections

New Holland Library
Pullman, WA 99164-5610 USA
(509) 335-6691
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm
 
Collection Number:
 

Cage 406

 
Creator:
 

Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Xi Chapter
 
Title:
 

Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Xi Records
 
Dates:
 

1935-1972 (inclusive)
 
Quantity:
 

1 container.
1 linear feet of shelf space.
 
Languages:
 

Collection materials are in English 

 
Summary:
 

Correspondence, charters, constitutions, financial records, membership lists and applications, and other papers of a service fraternity at Washington State University.
 

Historical Note

Alpha Phi Omega fraternity was founded nationally in 1925. According to its charter the organization "seeks to develop Leadership, and promote Friendship and provide Service," in accordance with the code of the Boy Scouts of America. Alpha Xi, the W.S.U. chapter of this honorary service fraternity, was established in 1935.

Content Description

Included in the records are correspondence, the charter and constitution, receipts, membership lists, pledge ship applications, ephemera, bulletins, and other papers. Although the records span dates from 1935 to 1972, the bulk of the material dates from 1962 to 1968.

Arrangement

The records of the Alpha Xi Chapter of the Alpha Phi Omega are arranged in a single series, alphabetically by topic.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information 

The records of Alpha Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega were donated to the Washington State University Libraries by the organization through Arthur E. McCartan and Leonard Young on May 4, 1978 (UA 78-11).

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access 

This collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation 

[Item Description]. Cage 406, Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Xi Records. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Subjects

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.

 
Alpha Phi Omega. Alpha Chapter --Archives (creator)
Greek letter societies--Washington (State)--Pullman--Records and correspondence

Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.


 
box/folder
1 / 1

Active Applications Sent to National Office, , 1962-1966
55 items.
 
1 / 2

Active Members, , 1966
21 items.
 
1 / 3

Administration Manual
2 items.
 
1 / 4

Alpha Phi Omega (APO), , 1967-1968
21 items.
 
1 / 5

APO Phone Lists, , February 1969
9 items.
 
1 / 6

APO Services, , 1968
36 items.
 
1 / 7

Application Blanks, , 1963-1967
15 items.
 
1 / 8

Application Blanks-Membership, , 1957-1959
65 items.
 
1 / 9

Applications for Pledgeship, , 1956
50 items.
 
1 / 10

Banquet, , February 1, 1968
2 items.
 
1 / 11

Bylaws and Association Articles, , 1968
6 items.
 
1 / 12

Chapter Doings, , 1965-1966
2 items.
 
1 / 13

Chapter Membership Records, , 1967-1968
38 items.
 
1 / 14

Computer Readout
2 items.
 
1 / 15-16

Correspondence, , 1959-1971
15 items.
 
1 / 17

CUB (receipts), , 1963-1966
22 items.
 
1 / 18

Daily Attendance Chart
1 item.
 
1 / 19

Ephemera, , December 1, 1964
13 items.
 
1 / 20

Initiated Members Applications, , 1949-1952
6 items.
 
1 / 21-24

Handsome Harry--Sweet Sue, , 1960-1968
84 items.
 
1 / 25

Leadership Directory, , 1963-1968
10 items.
 
1 / 26

Life Membership Application Blank
1 item.
 
1 / 27-28

Members, , 1935-1969
265 items.
 
1 / 29

Membership List, , 1951-1968
10 items.
 
1 / 30

Membership Transfer Application Blank
1 item.
 
1 / 31

Minutes, , 1968-1971
35 items.
 
1 / 32

Miscellaneous (receipts, bulletins), , 1963-1965
27 items.
 
1 / 33-37

National Convention, , 1965-1970
72 items.
 
1 / 38

National Convention Bulletin, , December 27-29, 1970
8 items.
 
1 / 39

National Office, , 1969
41 items.
 
1 / 40

Notes: Past, , 1964
11 items.
 
1 / 41

Notes: For School Year, , 1964
7 items.
 
1 / 42

Official Order Blank
1 item.
 
1 / 43

Northwest Sectional Conference Delegates' Photograph, , November 23, 1968
1 item.
 
1 / 44

Pledges, , 1966-1978
9 items.
 
1 / 45

Pledge Applications
2 items.
 
1 / 46

Pledge Applications Sent to National Office, , 1962-1966
58 items.
 
1 / 47

Projects: New Business
1 item.
 
1 / 48

Projects: Past Records, , 1966-1967
14 items.
 
1 / 49

Projects To Do, , 1966-1968
8 items.
 
1 / 50-51

Receipts, , 1962-1968
21 items.
 
1 / 52

Receipts: WSU, , 1963-1965
43 items.
 
1 / 53

Ritual Manuals
2 items.
 
1 / 54

Sectional Conference Data, , 1964-1965
6 items.
 
1 / 55

Sectional Material, , 1968
32 items.
 
1 / 56

Song Sheets
10 items.
 
1 / 57

Sponsor's Constitution
2 items.
 
1 / 58

Task Forces, , 1970-1972
4 items.
 
1 / 59

Tax Forms, , 1951-1965
17 items.
 
1 / 60

Training Aids: New Membership Lists, , 1968-1970
40 items.