Phi Epsilon Kappa, Alpha Kappa Chapter Records, 1945-1981
Collection Overview
Title: Phi Epsilon Kappa, Alpha Kappa Chapter Records, 1945-1981
ID: OGLMC1423
Primary Creator: Phi Epsilon Kappa, Alpha Kappa Chapter (1949-)
Extent: 1.25 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 08/00/2000
Subjects: University of North Dakota - Student Organizations
Languages: English
Abstract
Honorary physical education society, active on the UND campus since 1949
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Phi Epsilon Kappa records are from 1945 to 1981, with the majority from the late 1960s to the early 1970s when the chapter's records were carefully maintained, largely due to the labors of member Don Eshelby. There is little from the self-titled "Seven Lean Years" which denoted the relative inactivity of the society until the mid-1950s. The records include the constitution and bylaws which predate the 1960s, the organization's ritual and initiation ceremonies, membership listings, meeting minutes, financial records, correspondence, and various newsletters. Also included are 11 photographs, small portrait-sized pictures sent to the campus chapter from alumni, and the chapter's charter plaque from April 30, 1949. The plaque was placed on a shelf adjacent to the collection.
Collection Historical Note
The national Physical Education honorary society Phi Epsilon Kappa was founded in 1913 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. The 25th collegiate branch of the organization was founded at the University of North Dakota in 1949 as the Alpha Kappa Chapter. This honorary society drew its prospective members from physical education majors and minors, and from local instructors and coaches at nearby schools. Members were exclusively male until the late 1970s when females in the field belonged to a separate society. It promoted activities related to physical education such as athletic events, intramurals, and conferences. The chapter supported itself throughout the school year and summer with fundraising from lifeguard duty, coat check services, and program sales at campus athletic events. The society also encouraged philanthropic services including sports clinics, local refereeing, and hospitality and coffee rooms. The Alpha Kappa chapter received national recognition in the mid-1960s for its exceptional efficiency.
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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: University of North Dakota Athletics Department
Acquisition Method: Donation; 2000-2477
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Phi Epsilon Kappa, Alpha Kappa Chapter Records. OGLMC 1423, 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 Box:
[Box 1],
[Item 1: Framed original Charter Plaque for the Alpha Kappa chapter, April 30, 1949],
[All]
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Constitution and Bylaws, 1945-1959
- Folder 2: Officers Handbook, 1955-1971
- Folder 3: Ritual, 1954-1971
- Folder 4: Pledging, 1967-1968
- Folder 5: Initiation, 1965-1976
- Folder 6: Songs
- Folder 7: Membership, 1965-1980
- Folder 8: Officers, 1965-1981
- Folder 9: Bound Minutes, 1950-1969
- Folder 10: Meeting Agendas, 1965-1970
- Folder 11: Meeting Minutes, 1969-1980
- Folder 12: Chapter History, 1968
- Folder 13: Mid Year Report, 1955-1968
- Folder 14: Yearly Outline, 1965-1970
- Folder 15: Awards, 1965-1967
- Folder 16: Activities, 1965-1967
- Folder 17: Student Activities Committee UND, 1970-1981
- Folder 18: Service P.E.K., 1966-1967
- Folder 19: Education UND, 1966-1968
- Folder 20: Athletics UND, 1966-1970
- Folder 21: Intramurals UND, 1966-1967
- Folder 22: Finances, 1963-1981
- Folder 23: Fundraising, 1967-1971
- Folder 24: Miscellaneous Receipts, 1964-1980
- Folder 25: Comptroller's Office Receipts, 1969-1973
- Folder 26: Receipts, 1964-1969
- Folder 27: Receipts, 1970
- Folder 28: Receipts, 1971
- Folder 29: Receipts, 1972
- Folder 30: Receipts, 1973
- Folder 31: Payroll Forms, 1971
- Folder 32: Campus Correspondence, 1965-1981
- Folder 33: Inter-College Correspondence, 1966-1971
- Folder 34: National Correspondence, 1965-1981
- Folder 35: General Correspondence, 1967-1981
- Folder 36: Alumni Correspondence, 1966-1970
- Folder 37: Alumni Membership Correspondence, 1959
- Folder 38: Alumni Membership Correspondence, 1966
- Folder 39: Alumni Membership Correspondence, 1967
- Folder 40: Alumni Membership Forms
- Folder 41: UND Newsletter, 1968
- Folder 42: UND Alumni Newsletter, 1955-1967
- Folder 43: Black and Gold Bulletin, 1956-1980
- Folder 44: Inter-College Newsletter, 1953-1967
- Folder 45: Guestbook
- Folder 46: Photographs
- Photograph 1: Richard Bromley, 1966
- Photograph 2: Ronald Buzahora
- Photograph 3: Bruce Michael Caldwell
- Photograph 4: Don Eshelby
- Photograph 5: Dudley D. Draxton, 1966
- Photograph 6: Merle W. Gustafson, 1966
- Photograph 7: S. Jack Hunt, 1966
- Photograph 8: Jim Goodridge, 1966
- Photograph 9: Dwane Miller, 1966
- Photograph 10: Bill Bolonchuk
- Photograph 11: Pat Lefain, 1966
- Photograph 1: Richard Bromley, 1966
- Folder 1: Constitution and Bylaws, 1945-1959
Browse by Box:
[Box 1],
[Item 1: Framed original Charter Plaque for the Alpha Kappa chapter, April 30, 1949],
[All]