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Alpha Phi scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: STO-0034-001

Collection Statement

"The Mirror", volume I number I, issued in 1904 and scattered issues through 1928. Some are not identified as to date and four covers are not placed with their contents.

In one article "The Mirror" was called "a secret publication." Another item read "in which our good qualities and our faults are reflected." The articles were written by the members about each other and their life in the Alpha Phi sorority house.

Dates

  • 1904 - 1928

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Usage Restrictions

Copyright interests for this collection have been transferred to DePauw University.

Historical Sketch

Alpha Phi is a fraternity for women founded at Syracuse University on September 18, 1872. The Gamma Chapter at DePauw was founded in 1887.

Extent

1.93 Cubic Feet (4 document cases, 1 panoramic photograph)

Language of Materials

English

Provenance

Alpha Phi. This collection was found by Mrs. Mary Frances Strain in a dumpster and donated to the Archives.

Title
Alpha Phi scrapbooks Gamma chapter
Status
Completed
Author
Wesley Wilson
Date
1/8/2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Archives of DePauw University and Indiana United Methodism Repository

Contact:
Roy O. West Library
405 S. Indiana St.
Greencastle Indiana 46135 United States