Intercollegiate Knights, Ball and Chain Chapter records, 1932-1983

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Intercollegiate Knights
Title
Intercollegiate Knights, Ball and Chain Chapter records
Dates
1932-1983 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 cubic feet
Collection Number
MG 398
Summary
This collection includes information on the Intercollegiate Knights at the University of Idaho, including constitutions, membership lists, officer expectations, conference programs, and census'. It also includes two scrapbooks filled with photos, newspaper clippings, and other memorabilia.
Repository
University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Knights of the Hook, founded in 1919 at University of Washington, is a national service fraternity that exists mostly in the western United States. In 1922, the University of Washington, along with Montana State University, University of Montana, Washington State College (WSC, now University / WSU), University of Idaho, and University of Oregon created the Intercollegiate Knights. The University of Idaho chapter, named the Ball and Chain, worked closely with the women's organization, the Spurs.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Scrapbooks (1932-1957), report forms, certificates, lists of members, by-laws, and duties of officers (1982-1983) of this University of Idaho service fraternity.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

FOR PHOTOS Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

FOR DOCUMENTS Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Materials transferred from Student Services in November 1989.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1:Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
Booksale
10 items : Reciepts, one poster, and notes about the Intercollegiate Knights booksale.
1982
1 2
1: By-laws
2 items : One national constitution of the Intercollegiate Knights from 1981, and one copy of the minutes of the General Assembly.
1981-1983
1 3
Certificates
6 items : Blank initiation lists and certificates.
undated
1 4
Correspondence
2 items : One offical census report, and one newsletter from the National Council.
1982-1983
1 5
Officers, Duties
2 items : One list of officers and their duties, and one poster advertsing for member interviews.
undated
1 6
President
4 items : One list detailing parlimentary procedure, one list of officers and one list of officer duties, and one paper detailing their chapter advisor, charity, and meeting order.
1982
1 7
Secretary
11 items : Lists of officers and members, as well as blank cencus documents.
1982
1 8
Historian
4 items : Thank you notes and other similar correspondance from Friends Unlimited, Miss Latah County, and March of Dimes.
1983
1 9
Page Trainer
1 item : One copy of an examination given to a page (recruit) of the Intercollegiate Knights.
undated
1 10
Membership
3 items : Copies of membership records.
undated
1 11
National Convention, Pocatello
1 item : One program for the National Convention, hosted by the University of Southern Idaho.
undated
1 12
Stationary
7 items : Blank envelopes and papers with the Intercollegiate Knights seal.
undated
object
2 1
Scrapbook 13
1 item : Scrapbook for the Intercollegiate Knights.
1932-1949
2 2
Scapbook 14
1 item : Scrapbook for the Intercollegiate Knights.
1947-1957

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Fraternal Organizations
  • Social life and customs