Title: Ad Altiora Society Records, 1904-1908

ID: OGLMC128

Primary Creator: Ad Altiora (1904-?)

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Date Acquired: 07/22/1960. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Literary, University of North Dakota - Student Organizations

Languages: English

"The need of another literary society had been felt for a long time. Several had talked of organizing one, but nothing was done until the winter term in 1904. A constitution with by-laws was then framed and the draft was read at a meeting of Per Gradus on March 21, 1904. Seven members and ex-members of Per Gradus signed the draft and petitioned the faculty for permission to organize a new literary society, a permission that was readily granted. But the society was, as yet, nameless. Dr. Thomas being called upon to propose a name suggested Ad Altiora. This was adopted and Ad Altiora was now born and baptized."

Source: 1906 Dacotah, page 103

Literary
University of North Dakota - Student Organizations

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Accruals: Transfer from University Publications (programs and financial receipts)

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Method: Donated by Margaret Rose of the State Historical Society of North Dakota at the request of O.J. Lokken, Fargo, North Dakota

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Ad Altiora Records. OGLMC 128. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in May 2019.