Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Theta Chapter Records, 1922-1988
Collection Overview
Title: Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Theta Chapter Records, 1922-1988
ID: OGLMC1165
Primary Creator: Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Theta Chapter (1922-)
Extent: 1.0 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 07/14/1988
Subjects: Education, University of North Dakota - Faculty Organizations, University of North Dakota - Student Organizations
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Theta Chapter Records, 1922-1988 (bulk are 1922-1960 and 1980-1988), were received unorganized and, upon processing, were rearranged to reflect the organizational structure of the fraternity. Papers submitted by PDK members were arranged topically. It should be noted that the records do not contain meeting minutes of the organization. The scrapbook, however, documents the early years of the fraternity.
The records include a history; bylaws; a summary of PDK at different levels (1986); a PDK handbook from UND (1980-1981); lists of officers and award winners (1983-1984); various newsletters; meeting notices and schedules; correspondence (1932 & 1981-1988); papers written or submitted by PDK members, either biographical, religious, or school related; and miscellaneous papers.
Also included are several photographs and a scrapbook (1922-1960). The scrapbook contains photographs of past presidents, membership listings, a written history, yearly histories and highlights, and photographs of many PDK members and groups. The scrapbook was separated and placed on the shelves adjacent to the collection, while the photographs were separated and placed in Photograph File Cabinets.
Collection Historical Note
Phi Delta Kappa (PDK), an international association for education professionals, was chartered at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, on March 16, 1911. PDK sought to promote the scientific study of education and promote the welfare of men in education. The same ideals are practiced by PDK today: research, leadership, and service in education. Membership is limited to “professional educators of good character." Women were first allowed to become members in 1974.
The Alpha Theta Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa began at the University of North Dakota in 1922, with the formation of a society of professional educators known as Padeia. Padeia was formed with the distinct purpose of becoming a chapter of PDK as soon as possible. Padeia was in existence from 1922 until May 15, 1924, at which time the installation of the Alpha Theta Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa took place. The chapter name was changed to the University of North Dakota Chapter during the 1960s. Membership was taken from faculty members of the University, as well as graduate and undergraduate students in the field of education.
The UND Chapter celebrated its 75th Anniversary in March 1999. The Chapter has promoted the cause of education by sponsoring several undergraduate scholarships, conducting lectures, meetings and conferences, and touring educational facilities across the state and region.
Subject/Index Terms
Education
University of North Dakota - Faculty Organizations
University of North Dakota - Student Organizations
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Available for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Department of Special Collections
Acquisition Source: Kathie Anderson, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Acquisition Method: The Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Theta Chapter Records were deposited in the Orin G. Libby Manuscript Collection by Kathie Anderson, Grand Forks, North Dakota, on July 8 and July 14, 1988 (88-1604; 88-1606).
Separated Materials: One photograph scrapbook was separated and placed on the shelves adjacent to the collection, while nine photographs were separated and placed in the Photograph File Cabinets.
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Theta Chapter Records. OGLMC 1165, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in April 2014.
Box and Folder Listing
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- Box 1
- Folder 1: History
- Folder 2: Bylaws
- Folder 3: Summary of PDK at Local, State, and International Levels. (3-18-1986)
- Folder 4: Handbook - PDK at UND. (1980-1981)
- Folder 5: Lists of Annual Officers and Award Winners.
- Folder 6: Newsletters. (1975-1988)
- Folder 7: National Newsletter. (1983)
- Folder 8: Notices - Meetings. (1981-1987)
- Folder 9: Meeting Schedules. (1983-1986)
- Folder 10: Notices - Social Events. (1983-1985)
- Folder 11: Program Pamphlets. (1981)
- Folder 12: Correspondence. (1932 & 1981-1988)
- Folder 13: Budget Data. (1987-1988)
- Folder 14: Award Photographs - Photocopies. (1979)
- Folder 15: Papers - Biographical:
- Folder 16: Papers - Religious:
- Folder 17: Papers - School Related:
- Item 1: "Common School Statistics"
- Item 2: “Consolidation"
- Item 3: “Normal Schools and Special State Schools”
- Item 4: “History of the North Dakota Agricultural College” - by H.W. McArdle
- Item 5: "Pioneers In Education In North Dakota” - by E.J. Taylor, formerly State Supt. of Public Instruction, North Dakota.
- Item 6: “Private Secondary Schools” - taken from “Secondary Education in North Dakota” by J.S. Bjornson. 1918.
- Item 7: “Public School Lands” - taken from “Sources of the Income of the Public Schools of the State of North Dakota” by N.C. Macdonald. 1908.
- Item 8: “Student Life During the First Decade at the University of North Dakota” - by Mrs. Mattie Glass Massee, East Grand Forks, Minnesota - Graduate of UND, Class of 1893
- Item 1: "Common School Statistics"
- Folder 18: Miscellaneous.
- Folder 1: History
- Photographs :
- Nine photographs were separated and placed in the Photograph File Cabinets.
- Photograph 1: Newell B. Knapp.
- Photograph 2: Walter Loomer
- Photograph 3: Erich Selke.
- Photograph 4: T.O. Sweetland.
- Photograph 5: Logan D. Trent.
- Photograph 6: John C. West.
- Photograph 7: PDK Fraternity - 12th National Council (1927).
- Photograph 8: Kathy Hilly presents Breitweiser-Cushman Award to Glenn Prigge (April 1979).
- Photograph 9: Ivan Dahl presents Service Key Award to John Wynne at his retirement (April 1979).
- Photograph 1: Newell B. Knapp.
- Scrapbook :
- One photograph scrapbook was separated and placed on the shelves adjacent to the collection.
- Photograph 1: T.O. Sweetland - 1st and 2nd President (1924-1926).
- Photograph 2: G.W. Crossman - 3rd President (1926-1927)
- Photograph 3: N.B. Knapp - 4th and 5th President (1927-1929).
- Photograph 4: M.E. Nugent - 6th Pr6sident. (1929-1930).
- Photograph 5: J.C. West - 7th President. (1930-1931).
- Photograph 6: V.E. Esson - 8th President (1931-1932).
- Photograph 7: J.D. Henderson - 9th President (1932-1933)
- Photograph 8: E.W. Butler - 10th President (1933-1934)
- Photograph 9: Clifford Sawyer - 11th President (1934-1935)
- Photograph 10: Walter Loomer - 12th President (1935-1936).
- Photograph 11: C.F. Duncan - 13th President (1936-1937).
- Photograph 12: Lawrence Hanson - 14th President (1937-1938)
- Photograph 13: Elmer Eid - 15th President (1938-1939)
- Photograph 14: Albert Selke - 16th President (1939-1940)
- Photograph 15: James Kent - 17th President (1940-1941).
- Photograph 16: J. Olton Hewitt - 18th President (1941-1942)
- Photograph 17: Henry Koehnlein - 19th and 20th President (1942-1944).
- Photograph 18: William Grindeland - 21st President (1944-1945)
- Photograph 19: Leland S. Burgum - 22nd President (1945-1946).
- Photograph 20: Alfred S. Nehring - 23rd President (1946-1947)
- Photograph 21: George H. Bohnes - 24th President (1947-1948)
- Photograph 22: Logan D. Trent - 26th President (1949-1950)
- Photograph 23: Elmer Eid - 15th President (1938-1939)
- Photograph 24: Harold Sheets - 25th President (1948-1949)
- Photograph 25: Palmer Isaksom - 27th President (1950-1951)
- Photograph 26: Vernon D. Mark - 30th President (1953-1954)
- Photograph 27: James P Forsland - 31st President (1954-1955)
- Photograph 28: Earl A. McKay - 32nd President (1955-1956)
- Photograph 29: Thomas Bachmeier - 35th President (1958-1959)
- Photograph 30: Ulrich Johnson - 36th President (1959-1960)
- Photograph 31: Dean Joseph Kennedy.
- Photograph 32: Charles Christian Schmidt
- Photograph 33: President Thomas F. Kane
- Photograph 34: Dean Joseph Breitwieser
- Photograph 35: Henry J. Humpstone
- Photograph 36: Lawrence B. Slater
- Photograph 37: PDK President Earl McKay congratulates Erich Selke on his retirement.
- Photograph 38: Erich Selke
- Photograph 39: Paideia (1922-1923)
- Photograph 40: Paideia (1923-1924). (2copies)
- Photograph 41: Campus Group (1944)
- Photograph 42: Campus Group (1924-1925).
- Photograph 43: Campus Group (1925)
- Photograph 44: Campus Group (1925-1926).
- Photograph 45: Initiates of April 4. 1928
- Photograph 46: Unnamed group. (Group Members are identified)
- Photograph 47: Unnamed group. (Dec. 22, 1954). (Group members are identified)
- Photograph 48: Unnamed group (July 5, 1955). (Group members are identified)
- Photograph 49: Unnamed group (July 30, 1956). (Group members are identified)
- Photograph 50: Unnamed group (July 23, 1957). (Group members are identified)
- Photograph 51: District #4 Conference, Phi Delta Kappa - Lincoln, Nebraska (11-13/15-48).
- Photograph 1: T.O. Sweetland - 1st and 2nd President (1924-1926).
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