Tau Kappa Epsilon. Gamma Alpha Chapter (University of Wyoming) records, 1949-2003
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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)19492003
- 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
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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
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
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.
Content Description
Collection contains minutes, correspondence, photographs and negatives, newsletters, newsclippings, membership listings, and information regarding fraternity rituals and rules.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere 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 InformationMr. Norman “Skip” Roberts of Laramie, Wyoming donated the collection to the University of Wyoming in February 2005.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe 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.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I. Minutes of Meetings
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Description: Board of Trustees/Control MinutesDates: 1971-2003Container: Box 1
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Description: Chapter Business Meeting Minutes, 50th ReunionDates: 1999Container: Box 1
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Description: Regular Meeting MinutesDates: 1949-1952Container: Box 1
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Description: Regular Meeting MinutesDates: 1953-1960, 1962-1963, 1965-1967, 1971-1975Container: Box 2
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Description: Social Committee MinutesDates: 1963-1964Container: Box 2
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Series II. Correspondence
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Description: Correspondence: 1991 ReunionDates: 1991Container: Box 3
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Description: Correspondence: 1999 ReunionDates: 1999Container: Box 3
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Description: Correspondence: E-mailDates: 1996Container: Box 3
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Description: Correspondence: Gamma Alpha Chapter of TKE ScholarshipDates: 1978-1999Container: Box 3
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Description: Correspondence: OtherDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Correspondence: Reorganization of TKEDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Series III. Photographs and Negatives
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Description: PhotographsDates: 1950-1979Container: Box 4
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Description: PhotographsDates: undatedContainer: Box 4
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Description: Photographs: 1991 ReunionDates: 1991Container: Box 4
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Description: NegativesDates: 1957-1958, 1962-1967, 1969, 1971Container: Box 4
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Description: NegativesDates: undatedContainer: Box 4
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Series IV. Miscellaneous
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Description: Audiocassette, 1961 TKE SongfestDates: 1961Container: Box 5
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Description: Chapter StandardsDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Cornerstone MaterialsDates: 1976Container: Box 5
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Description: Golden Book of Tau Kappa EpsilonDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Historian’s Membership FileDates: 1949-1973Container: Box 6
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Description: Mailing ListsDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: NewslettersDates: undatedContainer: Box 4
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Description: Newspaper ClippingsDates: undatedContainer: Box 4
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Description: ObituariesDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: Official Membership ScrollsDates: 1949-1998Container: Box 6
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Description: Pledge MaterialsDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Ritual BooksDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: TKE Board of Advisors ManualDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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-.
