Phi Upsilon Omicron, Alpha Epsilon Chapter Records, 1923-1978
Collection Overview
Title: Phi Upsilon Omicron, Alpha Epsilon Chapter Records, 1923-1978
ID: OGLMC1337
Primary Creator: Phi Upsilon Omicron, Alpha Epsilon Chapter (1944-?)
Extent: 5.0 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 08/25/1995
Subjects: University of North Dakota - Student Organizations
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Phi Upsilon Omicron, Alpha Epsilon Chapter Records have been divided into six series:
Series 1: Administrative
Series 2: Financial
Series 3: Initiation and Membership
Series 4: Programs and Events
Series 5: National Council
Series 6: Photographs
Collection Historical Note
On May 5, 1944, Nu Delta Pi, a local honorary home economics society at the University of North Dakota, reorganized as the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron, the national society of home economics. Alpha Epsilon charter members included twenty home economics students and four alumnae of Nu Delta Pi.
Alpha Epsilon's goals were to help others, develop leadership, and serve and advance home economics. Further guidance was provided by the American Home Economics Association (AHEA). To qualify, members majoring or minoring in home economics must have displayed leadership and were required to maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. The average membership was 170 members, active, as well as alumnae (according to 1959 records).
The local chapter of Alpha Epsilon held annual events such as the Founder's Day Banquet, when the history of the chapter was explained to new members and the installation of officers took place. Alpha Epsilon also held fundraisers, such as annual fruitcake and steak knife sales. Professional programs included scholarships awarded to members for excellence in academics and writing, a fifteen-minute weekly radio program, "Your Home and You," and sponsorship of PENATES, a club for all women majoring or minoring in home economics.
Alpha Epsilon members also participated in biennial conclave national meetings to discuss the development of chapters, new ideas, and finances of Phi Upsilon Omicron. Information concerning the national society and sister chapters was provided by The Candle, a national publication of Phi Upsilon Omicron.
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Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: UND Home Economics Department
Acquisition Method: Donation; 97-2098
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Phi Upsilon Omicron, Alpha Epsilon Chapter Records. OGLMC 1337, 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 December 2014.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Administrative],
[Series 2: Financial],
[Series 3: Initiation and Membership],
[Series 4: Programs and Events],
[Series 5: National Council],
[Series 6: Photographs],
[All]
- Series 1: Administrative
- The first series includes annual reports, bylaws, correspondence, newsletters, and other materials. Also included are record books with meeting minutes from 1923 to 1978. Papers interleaved in these record books are in Box 1, Folders 20-24.
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Annual Report, 1949-1966
- Folder 2: Annual Report, 1968-1975
- Folder 3: Annual Report, 1969 (carbon)
- Folder 4: Bylaws
- Folder 5: Presidential Papers, 1967-1968
- Folder 6: Secretarial Papers
- Folder 7: Vice President's Handbook
- Folder 8: Officer Responsibilities
- Folder 9: Advisory Council
- Folder 10: Alumnae Council
- Folder 11: Home Ec., AHEA
- Folder 12: Letters to The Candle
- Folder 13: Newsletters, 1946-1956
- Folder 14: Tau Chapter Newsletter, 1955
- Folder 15: President's Correspondence
- Folder 16: General Correspondence
- Folder 17: Chapter Manual of PUO, 1952
- Folder 18: Secretary's Notebooks, 1950-1978
- Folder 19: History (also Recipe Book)
- Folder 20: Papers Interleaved in Record Book 1
- Folder 21: Papers Interleaved in Record Book 2
- Folder 22: Papers Interleaved in Record Book 3
- Folder 23: Papers Interleaved in Record Book 4
- Folder 24: Papers Interleaved in Record Book 6
- Folder 25: Installation of Officers
- Folder 26: Inspections, 1949-1974
- Folder 27: Annual Examinations
- Folder 1: Annual Report, 1949-1966
- Box 1
- Series 2: Financial
- This series contains budget details, financial and treasurer's reports, financial statements and statements of fund transactions, bank reconciliations, national contributions, and other scholarships and awards. A record book holding all financial transactions, 1944-1977, as well as various handbooks for the treasurer and Home Economics Association treasurer's books, are also included.
- Box 1
- Folder 28: Budget, 1944-1973
- Folder 29: Financial Report, 1957-1958
- Folder 30: Treasurer's Report, 1948-1972
- Folder 31: Statement of Fund Transactions, 1969-1972
- Folder 32: Financial Statements, 1961-1963
- Folder 33: Bank Reconciliation, 1956-1960
- Folder 34: National Professional Contributions, 1949-1950
- Folder 35: Scholarships and Awards
- Folder 36: Income Tax Forms
- Folder 37: Financial Record Book, 1944-1977
- Folder 38: Treasurer's Correspondence
- Folder 39: HEA Treasurer's Book 1960-1977
- Folder 40: HEA Treasurer's Book, 1976-1978
- Folder 41: Treasurer's Book, 1978-1981
- Folder 42: Handbook for Treasurer
- Folder 43: Treasurer's Handbook, Revised 1978
- Folder 44: Miscellaneous and Public Forms
- Folder 45: Miscellaneous Stats of National Chapter
- Folder 46: Checkbook and Passbook, First National Bank
- Folder 47: Blank Order Forms, Cards, Envelopes
- Folder 28: Budget, 1944-1973
- Ledger 1: Record Book 1, 1923-1940
- Placed on the shelves adjacent to the collection
- Ledger 2: Record Book 2, 1941-1944
- Ledger 3: Record Book 3, 1946-1947
- Placed on the shelves adjacent to the collection
- Ledger 4: Record Book 4, 1950-1952
- Placed on the shelves adjacent to the collection
- Ledger 5: Record Book 5, 1953-1968
- Placed on the shelves adjacent to the collection
- Ledger 6: Record Book 6, 1968-1978
- Placed on the shelves adjacent to the collection
- Box 1
- Series 3: Initiation and Membership
- This series has the names of members and other information about those active in the Alpha Epsilon Chapter. Included are procedures for initiation, installation, and meetings; ceremonial music; applications of local honorary members; a membership book; and account cards for all local members.
- Series 4: Programs and Events
- This series includes a guestbook, information about field trips and open houses, correspondence regarding Founder's Day events, and other materials.
- Box 2
- Folder 3: Guestbook for PUO Special Events, 1946-1975
- Folder 4: Founder's Day Events
- Folder 5: Fundraising and Contributions
- Folder 6: Correspondence of Conclave Program, 1958
- Folder 7: Professional Work
- Folder 8: Program Chairman Correspondence, 1958
- Folder 9: Professional Programs, 1972-1973
- Folder 10: Field Trip to Minneapolis, March 1974
- Folder 11: Open House, 1977
- Folder 3: Guestbook for PUO Special Events, 1946-1975
- Box 2
- Series 5: National Council
- This series has the files of the national chapter, Phi Upsilon Omicron, including information about the local chapter, Alpha Epsilon. Conclave minutes (1950-1975), minutes of the annual council meetings (1950-1972), and reports on finances, treasurer, and budget on the national level are included. Also included are a handbook and chapter manual for Phi Upsilon Omicron and a national directory of all members. Finally, there is a history of Phi Upsilon Omicron, beginning in 1909.
- Box 2
- Folder 12: Conclave Minutes, 1950-1960
- Folder 13: Conclave Minutes, 1962-1972
- Folder 14: Conclave Minutes, 1973-1975
- Folder 15: Minutes of Annual Council Meetings, 1950-1961
- Folder 16: Minutes of Annual Council Meetings, 1962-1972
- Folder 17: Report of Finances, Treasurer, Budget
- Folder 18: Finance Reports, 1971-1974
- Folder 19: Handbook of PUO (Revised 1970, 1973)
- Folder 20: Chapter Manual of PUO
- Folder 21: National Directory, 1909-1963
- Folder 22: History, 1909-1944
- Folder 23: Initiation Rituals (Scrolls)
- Folder 12: Conclave Minutes, 1950-1960
- Box 2
- Series 6: Photographs
- Separated and placed in the Photograph File Cabinets.
- Photograph 1: Women in line to learn the Heimlich Maneuver, ca. 1975
- Photograph 2: Two women practicing Heimlich Maneuver, ca. 1975
- Photograph 3: Women preparing buffet table, ca. 1975
- Photograph 4: Woman in buffet line, ca. 1975
- Photograph 5: Two women watching the demonstration, ca. 1975
- Photograph 6: Two women practicing Heimlich Maneuver, ca. 1975
- Photograph 7: Woman performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, ca. 1975
- Photograph 8: Woman practicing CPR, ca. 1975
- Photograph 9: Woman performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, ca. 1975
- Photograph 10: Women eating, ca. 1975
- Photograph 11: Possible Alpha Epsilon Members, ca. 1963
- Photograph 1: Women in line to learn the Heimlich Maneuver, ca. 1975
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Administrative],
[Series 2: Financial],
[Series 3: Initiation and Membership],
[Series 4: Programs and Events],
[Series 5: National Council],
[Series 6: Photographs],
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