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Pi Kappa Alpha, Alpha Eta Chapter Miscellany

 Collection
Identifier: Ms Coll. 113

Scope and Content

The collection contains materials of the Alpha Eta Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Included are two chapter newsletters, one 1909 constitution and by-laws, a typed, undated history of the fraternity, a flyer from a 1950 event, Founders' Day banquet programs, chapter membership lists from the 1920s, homecoming programs, and Mother's Day programs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1909-1950

Creator

Access

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Biographical/Historical Note

The Alpha Eta chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha at the University of Florida was founded in 1904 at Lake City. It moved to Gainesville in 1906 and it is one of the three oldest social fraternities at the University of Florida.

Extent

0.01 Linear feet (29 items, 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Two newsletters, Mother's Day programs, homecoming programs, Founder's Day programs, and other items of the Pi Kappa Alpha chapter.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Title
A Guide to the Pi Kappa Alpha, Alpha Eta Chapter Miscellany Ms Coll. 113
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Carl Van Ness
Date
March 2005
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755