Kappa Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron papers, 1914-1989
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Utah State University. College of Family Life
- Title
- Kappa Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron papers
- Dates
- 1914-1989 (inclusive)19141989
- Quantity
- 17 boxes, (8.5 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_ 25.8/1-9:45
- Summary
- Contains material for both the Home Economics Club and its successor, the Kappa Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron, a national honor society for home economics students founded at Utah Agricultural College (now Utah State University) in 1924. Includes minutes of meetings, scrapbooks, financial ledgers, membership lists, student project reports, audits of the Kappa Chapter by the national conclave, correspondence, office files, and historical materials.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Restrictions
Open to public research.
- Languages
- English.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Historical Note
Founded in 1914, the Home Economics Club at Utah Agricultural College endeavored to foster cooperation among teachers and workers in the the field, as well as promote interest in the profession. Club members also sought to build library collections at the institution and to be a source of information about their choosen profession. The Club petitioned for membership in the national honor society and in 1923 Phi Upsilon Omicron officially recognized the Kappa Chapter on the UAC campus. Collection includes material for both the Home Economics Club and its successor, the Kappa Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron, a national honor society for home economics students founded at Utah Agricultural College (now Utah State University) in 1924.
Content Description
This collection covers the period from 1914 thru the 1980s, and includes scrapbooks, minutebooks, financial ledgers, club histories, membership lists, and photographic portfolios.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
CopyrightIt is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.
Permission to publish material from the Kappa Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron papers must be obtained from the University Archivist and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
Kappa Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron papers (25.8/1-9:45). Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Department.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Minutes (Including the Home Economics Club)Dates: 1914-1932Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Minutes (Including the Home Economics Club)Dates: 1921-1923Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: MinutesDates: 1923-1937Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: MinutesDates: 1937-1947Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: MinutesDates: 1947-1956Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: MinutesDates: 1964-1972Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: MinutesDates: 1970-1971Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: MinutesDates: 1973-1977Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: Historian's BookDates: 1921-1937Container: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: Historian's BookDates: circa 1970sContainer: Box 3, Folder 2
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Description: ScrapbookDates: circa 1930sContainer: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: ScrapbookDates: 1942-1943Container: Box 4, Folder 2
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Description: ScrapbookDates: 1946-1947Container: Box 4, Folder 3
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Description: ScrapbookDates: 1964-1969Container: Box 5, Folder 1
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Description: Photo album scrapbookDates: circa 1970sContainer: Box 5, Folder 2
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Description: Scrapbook
Oversize box
Dates: 1966-1967Container: Box 6, Folder 1 -
Description: Scrapbook
Oversize box
Dates: 1972-1973Container: Box 6, Folder 2 -
Description: Financial LedgerDates: 1921-1923Container: Box 7, Folder 1
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Description: Financial Ledger
Account with members
Dates: 1925-1945Container: Box 7, Folder 2 -
Description: Financial Ledger
Cash Disbursed
Dates: 1925-1948Container: Box 7, Folder 3 -
Description: Financial Ledger
Includes both Cash Disbursements and Accounts with Members
Dates: 1949-1965Container: Box 7, Folder 4 -
Description: Checkbook
(Cancelled)
Dates: 1944-1948Container: Box 7, Folder 5 -
Description: Checkbook
(Cancelled) Cancelled Checks were sampled for the above years, the remainder were discarded
Dates: 1971-1979Container: Box 7, Folder 6 -
Description: Card File of MembersDates: circa 1930sContainer: Box 8
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Description: Card File of MembersDates: circa 1940sContainer: Box 9
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Description: Membership and initiate listsDates: 1924Container: Box 10, Folder 1
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Description: Membership and initiate listsDates: 1914-1932Container: Box 10, Folder 2
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Description: History of Kappa ChapterContainer: Box 11, Folder 1
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Description: Chapter reportsDates: 1924-1933Container: Box 11, Folder 2
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Description: Conclave reportsDates: 1924-1932Container: Box 11, Folder 3
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Description: Correspondence with National ConclaveDates: 1921-1934Container: Box 11, Folder 4
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Description: Student Project ReportsDates: circa 1920sContainer: Box 12, Folder 1
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Description: CertificatesDates: 1928Container: Box 12, Folder 2
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Description: AlumniContainer: Box 13, Folder 1
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Description: Annual ReportsContainer: Box 13, Folder 2
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Description: Applications for membershipContainer: Box 13, Folder 3
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Description: By lawsContainer: Box 13, Folder 4
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Description: Council minutes, nationalContainer: Box 13, Folder 5
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Description: Correspondence, District CouncillorContainer: Box 13, Folder 6
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Description: Correspondence, GeneralContainer: Box 13, Folder 7
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Description: Correspondence, National OfficesContainer: Box 13, Folder 8
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Description: Correspondence, TreasurerContainer: Box 13, Folder 9
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Description: FinancialContainer: Box 14, Folder 1
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Description: Fund RaisersContainer: Box 14, Folder 2
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Description: HistoryContainer: Box 14, Folder 3
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Description: Honorary MembershipsContainer: Box 14, Folder 4
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Description: Inspections and ReviewsContainer: Box 14, Folder 5
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Description: Inspections and ReviewsContainer: Box 14, Folder 6
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Description: InvitationsContainer: Box 14, Folder 7
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Description: MembershipContainer: Box 14, Folder 8
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Description: MembershipContainer: Box 14, Folder 9
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Description: MembershipContainer: Box 14, Folder 10
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Description: OfficersContainer: Box 14, Folder 11
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Description: Officer qualificationsContainer: Box 14, Folder 12
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Description: Opening CeremonyContainer: Box 14, Folder 13
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Description: OrientationContainer: Box 14, Folder 14
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Description: PledgeesContainer: Box 14, Folder 15
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Description: Program PlanningContainer: Box 14, Folder 16
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Description: ProjectsContainer: Box 14, Folder 17
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Description: ProjectsContainer: Box 14, Folder 18
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Description: ScholarshipsContainer: Box 14, Folder 19
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Description: Song LyricsContainer: Box 14, Folder 20
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Description: Stationary and LetterheadContainer: Box 14, Folder 21
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Description: Song BookContainer: Box 15, Folder 1
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Description: Isabel BevierContainer: Box 15, Folder 2
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Description: Constitution and By LawsDates: 1958Container: Box 15, Folder 3
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Description: Phi Upsilon Omicron SongsContainer: Box 15, Folder 4
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Description: Kappa Chapter Year BookDates: 1958Container: Box 15, Folder 5
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Description: Patterns for Initiation RobesContainer: Box 15, Folder 6
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Description: National Directories and HandbooksContainer: Box 16
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Description: Audits of Kappa Chapter Recording of Kappa Chapter (33 1/3 record)Container: Box 17
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Greek letter societies--Utah.
- Home economics--Study and teaching--Utah.
- USU--Clubs and organizations.
- USU--Fraternities and sororities.
- USU--History (Home Economics)
- USU--Student affairs.
Corporate Names
- Phi Upsilon Omicron. Kappa Chapter--Records and correspondence.
- Utah State University--Societies, etc.--Records and correspondence.
