Alpha Lambda Delta, Indiana University Chapter records, 1924-2009 (bulk 1931-1959)
A Guide to the Records at the Indiana University Archives
Finding aid prepared by Andrea Barbour
Summary Information
Repository
Indiana
University Archives
1320 East Tenth Street
Herman B Wells Library E460
Bloomington, IN 47405-7000
Phone: 812-855-1127
Email: archives@indiana.edu
http://www.libraries.iub.edu/archives
Creator
Alpha Lambda Delta. Indiana University
Chapter.
TitleAlpha Lambda Delta, Indiana University
Chapter records,1924-2009 (bulk 1931-1959)
Collection No.
C639
Extent
0.6 Cubic feet
(2 boxes)
Language
Materials are in English
Abstract
The Alpha Lambda Delta fraternity was
founded in 1924 at the University of Illinois as an honor society for freshmen women.
The chapter at Indiana University was established in 1931. This collection consists of
membership information, rules, awards, and the history of the organization.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Advance notice required.
Administrative History
Alpha Lambda Delta was founded in 1924 at the University of Illinois by Dean of Women
Maria Leonard and Assistant Dean of Women Gladys Pennington to recognize the academic
excellence of freshmen women. It was established in response to the creation of an honor
society for men only, Phi Eta Sigma. Both of these groups were single-sex organizations
until the passing of Title IX in the 1970s. The society became a national organization
as more chapters were established, including the chapter at Indiana University, which
was founded in 1931. Alpha Lambda Delta still exists today, celebrating academic
excellence among freshmen and providing several thousand dollars of scholarships each
year. There are over 275 chapters in the United States. At Indiana University, Alpha
Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma currently form a joint honor society that offers
scholarships and leadership opportunities and coordinates social activities and service
projects.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged alphabetically by file name.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists primarily of Alpha Lambda Delta materials removed from a binder
that include IU chapter membership information, correspondence, history, and awards
spanning 1924-1959. Additional materials in the collection include awards (1970-2009),
publications (1983, 1999), membership and pledge lists (1931-1958), the society charter
(1931), and a scrapbook (2002).
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Indexing Terms
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The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
IUCAT, the IU Libraries' online
catalog. Materials about related topics, persons or places can be found by searching the
catalog using these terms.
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Related Material
Related photographs may be available in the
University Archives
Photographs Database
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Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Accession: 2016/090, 7737, 2015/078
Usage RestrictionsThe donor(s) of this collection have not transferred their copyrights for the
materials to the Trustees of Indiana University. For more information, please contact
the Indiana University Archives staff.
The Indiana University Archives respects the intellectual property rights of others
and does not claim any copyrights for non-university records, materials in the public
domain, or materials for which we do not hold a Deed of Gift. Responsibility for the
determination of the copyright status of these materials rests with those persons
wishing to reuse the materials. Researchers are responsible for securing permission
from copyright owners and any other rights holders for any reuse of these materials
that extends beyond fair use or other statutory limitations.
Digital reproductions of archival materials from the Indiana University Archives are
made available for noncommercial educational and research purposes only. If you are
the copyright holder for any of the digitized materials and have questions about its
inclusion on our site, please contact the Indiana University Archivist.
Preferred Citation
[Item], Alpha Lambda Delta, Indiana University Chapter records, Collection C639,
Indiana University Archives, Bloomington.
Provenance
Given to the University Archives by IU Kelley School of Business, 2015 and 2016.
Appraisal
Notebook containing test scores for students removed and shredded.
Processing InformationProcessed by Andrea Barbour.
Completed in November 2016
Container List
Series:
Alpha Lambda Delta materials, 1924-2009
Box 1
Anniversary Pins, 2004,
2009
Awards,
1939-1958
2008, 2009
Chapter Roll, 1956-59
Box OS3
Charter, 1931
Oversized. Stored separately. Please contact Archives staff to access
this item.
Box 1
Constitution, 1957
Correspondence, 1939-1947
Districts, 1950-1959
History, 1924-1957
Introduction and Index, 1957-1958
Invitation Letters, 1970
Medal, 1990
Membership and Pledge Lists, 1931-1958
National Officers, 1956-1958
Order Blanks, 1956-1957,
undated
Publications, 1983,
1999
Box 2
Scrapbook, 2002
