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Alpha Delta Kappa California Beta Pi Chapter Records
2017-38  
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  • Descriptive Summary
  • Access
  • Publication Rights
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Biography/Administrative History
  • Scope and Content of Collection
  • Indexing Terms
  • Additional collection guides

  • Descriptive Summary

    Title: Alpha Delta Kappa California Beta Pi Chapter Records
    Dates: 1968-2008
    Collection Number: 2017-38
    Creator/Collector: Alpha Delta Kappa. California Beta Pi Chapter (San Jose, Calif.)
    Extent: Approximately 1.5 linear feet
    Repository: History San Jose Research Library
    San Jose, California 95112
    Abstract: Records of the California Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, including seven yearbooks and original charter.
    Language of Material: English

    Access

    The collection is open to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives.

    Publication Rights

    Contact the Curator of Library and Archives for publication and reproduction questions.

    Preferred Citation

    Alpha Delta Kappa California Beta Pi Chapter Records. History San Jose Research Library

    Acquisition Information

    Donated by the California Beta Pi Chapter in 2017.

    Biography/Administrative History

    Alpha Delta Kappa was founded in 1947 by Agnes Shipman Robertson, Marie Neal, Marion Southall and Hattie Poppino, to recognize and support the professional efforts of women educators. The California Beta Pi Chapter was chartered in March 1968 with 16 original members, and Ruth Chapin as the first Chaplain. Activities have historically included workshops, guest speakers, educational programs, and altruistic projects to support the local community.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    Records of the California Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, including seven yearbooks and original charter. The yearbooks document the chapter's altruistic activities in the community, and include photographs, news clippings, and ephemera. The chapter expects to donate meeting minutes and year-end reports to supplement this collection.

    Indexing Terms

    Women--Societies and clubs
    Women educators
    Greek letter societies
    Alpha Delta Kappa
    San Jose (Calif.)
    Santa Clara County (Calif.)
    scrapbooks
    charters
    photographic prints
    Teachers
    Educators

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