Greek Organizations: Alpha Tau Omega: History, 1939 - 2003

File — Box: R-01

Identifier: R:010

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to the Cardinal Key Society, literary societies, Greek organizations, student government, religious groups, student interest clubs, political groups, performing/theatre arts.

Includes handbook, fliers, newspaper clippings, photos, programs, newsletters, dance ticket, booklets, original fraternity certificate, President Tyson's personal letters, architectural drawings, Weekly articles, personal journals, constitution and by-laws, DVD, a survey, etc. .

Dates

1939 - 2003

Creator

Muhlenberg College (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research, with only a few very limited restrictions; access by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 50 Linear Feet (The bulk of the printed material (previously the vertical files) is contained in flip-top document cases. Textiles, memorabilia, and other realia is stored in appropriate lidded boxes.)

Additional Description

Programs from "Founder's Day Banquet" 1939, 1941;

Tyson letter regarding lease of fraternity house to accommodate Navy students 1943;

Article on Conrad Seegers in "The Palm" publication of fraternity;

Seegers Scholarship Fund;

Discipline incidents; letters regarding discipline problems; President Taylor's letters to parents, alumni,students, faculty that MC will no longer recognize Alpha Tau Omega on campus - 2000;

ATO fraternity property at 2302 Chew Street will be leased to MC so it can be used to quarter troops - 1942;

Original ATO certificate for brother - 1918;

Copy of annual booklet "The Spotlight" includes highlights of members and floor plans of 2302 Chew St.;

Alumni notes of brothers; glossy 8" x 10" photos of house

Original member certificate of initiation 1918

Program for Lenten chapel service, 3/8/1953, hosted by fraternity