Greek Organizations: Alpha Tau Omega: Closing of Chapter, 1998 - 2019

File — Box: R-01

Identifier: R:011

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

1998 - 2019

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

Listing of incidents 1999-2000; controversy with documentary film shown on HBO (college says movie "Frat House" is billed as documentary, but it is fiction);

MC will no longer recognize ATO fraternity - 6/23/2000; recolonization 2009

"Weekly" article "ATO" suspended over allegations of hazing and alcohol-related violations - 11/07/19; editorial about same