Finding Aid for the Kappa Phi Zeta, Alpha Chapter Records LSC.0197
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Title: Kappa Phi Zeta, Alpha Chapter Records
Creator:
University of California, Los Angeles. Kappa Phi Zeta. Alpha Chapter
Identifier/Call Number: LSC.0197
Physical Description:
0.25 Linear Feet
(1/2 box and 1 oversize box)
Date (inclusive): 1926-1962
Abstract: Kappa Phi Zeta was a professional library sorority founded in 1926 at the University of California at Los Angeles. The collection
contains records from the Alpha chapter including the constitution, by-laws, minutes, initiation documents, guest book, scrapbook,
financial sheets, and ephemera.
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[Identification of item], Kappa Phi Zeta, Alpha Chapter Records (Collection Number 197). UCLA Library Special Collections,
Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
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History
Kappa Phi Zeta was an honorary professional library association founded in 1926 with six charter members on the initiative
of Emily Collins Heyler and Katherine Fort Stickney. By November 10, 1926 the sorority was officially recognized by the Associated
Students of the University of California at Los Angeles. In 1927, the organization received an organization charter as a professional
honorary library sorority. Two years later, the Kappa Phi Zeta applied for and received the status of non-profit organization
by the State of California. In 1931, the constitution and bylaws were approved, which established Kappa Phi Zeta as a national
sorority. A Beta Chapter at the University of California briefly existed from 1928-1930.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of constitution, by-laws, minutes, initiation documents, guest book, scrapbook, financial sheets, and
ephemera of Kappa Phi Zeta, Alpha Chapter (Los Angeles).
Subjects and Indexing Terms
University of California, Los Angeles. Kappa Phi Zeta. Alpha Chapter -- Archives
box 1, folder 1
Constitution and by-laws,
1931-1950.
box 1, folder 2
Initiation and pledge documentation,
1926-1953.
box 1, folder 3
Financial records,
1934-1953.
box 1, folder 4
Minutes from meetings,
1946-1953.
box 1, folder 5
Ephemera,
1930-1958.
Scope and Contents note
Contains newsletter, receipt book, initiation cards, and song books.
box 2, folder 1
Guest book,
1948.
Scope and Contents note
Guest book is blank except for 3 signatures and notes.
box 2, folder 2
Ledger and check book,
1940-1952.