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Tau Kappa Epsilon. Gamma Alpha Chapter (University of Wyoming) records, 1949-2003

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Tau Kappa Epsilon. Gamma Alpha Chapter (University of Wyoming)
Title
Tau Kappa Epsilon. Gamma Alpha Chapter (University of Wyoming) records
Dates
1949-2003 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.70 cubic feet (6 boxes)
Collection Number
300517
Summary
The collection contains documents showing the history and proceedings of the Gamma Alpha chapter Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity on the University of Wyoming campus.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Tau Kappa Epsilon was an international fraternity that was started January 10, 1899, in Illinois. The Gamma Alpha Chapter at the University of Wyoming was started on May 22, 1949, with 26 charter members. It continued to be active on campus until the early 1970s, holding activities such as dances, parties, pledge rushes, songfests, snow sculpture contests, and community service activities. The chapter was declared inactive in 1978. Attempts to revive it in 1991 and 1998 proved unsuccessful. The TKE Board of Control held reunions until 1991 and helped celebrate the 50th anniversary of the chapter in 1999.

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Content Description

Collection contains minutes, correspondence, photographs and negatives, newsletters, newsclippings, membership listings, and information regarding fraternity rituals and rules.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the Tau Kappa Epsilon Gamma Alpha Chapter (University of Wyoming) at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Mr. Norman “Skip” Roberts of Laramie, Wyoming donated the collection to the University of Wyoming in February 2005.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Rhonda Wright from February 21, 2005 to March 4, 2005. The finding aid was updated by Annie Stratton and Sara Davis in August and September 2020, respectively.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Greek letter societies -- Laramie (Wyo.)

Corporate Names

  • Tau Kappa Epsilon.
  • University of Wyoming -- History.

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History -- 1945-1999.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 2000-.
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