Inventory of
the Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Eta Chapter Records,
1929 -
1963
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Descriptive Summary
Title
Alpha
Kappa Psi, Beta Eta Chapter Records,
1929 - 1963.
Creator
Alpha Kappa Psi.
Beta Eta Chapter (Duke University)
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet,
300
Items
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Abstract
The
Beta Eta chapter of the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity
was established at Duke University in 1929; the chapter
dissolved sometime after 1963. Records contain
correspondence, bylaws, membership records, constitution,
handbook, reports, certificates, and a brief history of the
Beta Eta chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi.
Language
English.
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
In accordance with the Family Education Rights
and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, Duke University permits
students to inspect their education records and limits the
disclosure of personally identifiable information from
education records.
In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is
required for use.
Use Restrictions
Copyright for Official University records is
held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by
the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants,
as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta
Eta Chapter Records, University Archives, Duke
University.
Provenance
The Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Eta Chapter Records
was received by the University Archives as a transfer in
1966 and 1981.
Processing Information
Processed by Emily Glenn
Completed January 2003
Encoded by Jill Katte, February 2005
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Historical Note
Alpha Kappa Psi was the first professional
business fraternity in the United States. The fraternity
was founded October 5, 1904 at New York University and is
headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Alpha Kappa Psi's
objectives are to further the individual welfare of its
members, foster scientific research in the fields of
commerce, accounts, and finance, to educate the public, and
to promote courses leading to degrees in business
administration.
The Beta Eta chapter at Duke University was
chartered on December 7, 1929 in the School of Business
Administration. There were 20 original members. Carroll
Cunnin was the first president. Semi-monthly meetings were
held on campus in the Union Ballroom. They included
discussions of current topics in business and featured
local businesspeople as speakers. Members of the fraternity
also visited industrial organizations, assisted professors
with business-related presentations, and corresponded with
large organizations on business questions. The fraternity
dissolved sometime after 1963.
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Collection Overview
Contains correspondence, bylaws, membership
records, a constitution, a handbook, reports, certificates,
and a brief historic profile pertaining to the Beta Eta
chapter of the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity at Duke
University. Materials range in date from 1929 to 1963.
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Subject Headings
These and related materials may be accessed under
the following subject headings in the Duke University
Libraries online catalog.
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Detailed Description of the Collection
Container List
Annual report,
1961
Bylaws,
1955
Certificates,
1937-1938
Constitution and statutory code,
1959
Convention reports,
1962
Correspondence, ca.
1959-1963
Handbook of Alpha Kappa Psi,
1956 ,
1959
Membership books,
1959-1962
Membership book,
1960-1962
Minutes,
1929-1936
Profile,
1937
