Greek Organizations: Lambda Chi Alpha, 1940 - 1949

File — Box: R-02

Identifier: R:017

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

1940 - 1949

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

Plans to organize Lambda Chi Club (1940) and open a Chapter House on the Campus; need to lease space from fraternity to accommodate Navy students 1943

Glossy 9" x 7" photo of Levering Tyson and others; "The Spectator" fraternity newsletter (undated)

Nu-Epsilon Zeta chapter

Photo and article in 1942 Ciarla, 1946 Ciarla

Lambda Chi Alpha is Newest Social Group on Campus, 1940, now living at old S.P.E. House, eEsult of Merging Former Societies

Application for new fraternity on campus

THE COLLEGE and LAMBDA CHI ALPHA booklet

Certificate of Initiation into Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity for Charles Hillegass Esser; black and white photo of Esser in cap and gown; black and white photo of fraternity brothers (?)