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Mu Phi Epsilon, Pullman Alumni Chapter Records, 1975-1998

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Mu Phi Epsilon, Pullman Alumni Chapter (Pullman, Wash.)
Title
Mu Phi Epsilon, Pullman Alumni Chapter Records
Dates
1975-1998 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
Collection Number
Archives 427 (collection)
Summary
Papers pertaining to the operation and activities of the Pullman Alumni Chapter of the Mu Phi Epsilon music sorority. The Pullman chapter was strongly affiliated with the Mu Beta (Washington State University) student chapter.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Mu Phi Epsilon was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1903. Professor Winthrop S. Sterling, dean of the Metropolitan College of Music, believed that women should have the same opportunities as the men participating in the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia music fraternity, and so founded a female sorority. The Washington State University chapter, Mu Beta, was founded Feb. 13, 1919, and is still active in 2025. The Pullman Alumni chapter was founded on March 1, 1966, but moved to inactive status in 1997.

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Content Description

This collection contains handbooks, newsletters, and planning materials for the Pullman Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon at WSU. Given their involvement and support of the Mu Beta (Washington State University) student chapter, many records from that group are included as well. Insight into the events of the organizations are described via event flyers and newsletters. Pamphlets describe who was involved in the Pullman alumni chapter on a year-by-year basis.

The first series is materials specifically tied to the Pullman alumni chapter. The second series is materials primarily tied to the Mu Beta student chapter, though it often overlaps with the alumni group

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Mu Phi Epsilon, Pullman Alumni Chapter Records, 1975-1998 (Archives 427)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Materials are arranged into two small series.

Acquisition Information

Mary Carloye donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries on 2025 July 29, where it was retained without an accession number. She was a former president of the Pullman Alumni chapter.

Processing Note

WSU student Steinar Goheen completed initial processing of this collection in August 2025 and University Archivist Mark O’English completed it in December 2025.

Separated Materials

An audio cassette tape describing national bylaws was discarded during processing, as the audio was unintelligible.

Related Materials

Copies of the Mu Phi Epsilon, Mu Beta chapter Yearbook, 1919-1920, and 1927-1928, can be found in WSU Publications: Greek Letter organizations (WSU 89).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Greek letter societies -- Washington -- Pullman -- History
  • Music -- Societies, etc

Corporate Names

  • Mu Phi Epsilon -- History
  • Mu Phi Epsilon, Pullman Alumni Chapter (Pullman, Wash.) -- Records and correspondence
  • Washington State University -- History

Finding aid prepared by Steinar Goheen and Mark O’English
2026

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