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Guide to the Del Rey Fraternity records, ca. 1911-1981
CU-226  
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  • Collection Summary
  • Information for Researchers
  • Administrative Information
  • History
  • Scope and Content

  • Collection Summary

    Collection Title: Del Rey Fraternity Records,
    Date (inclusive): ca. 1911-1981
    Collection Number: CU-226
    Creator: Del Rey Fraternity
    Extent: 2 boxes, 1 oversize folder
    Repository: The Bancroft Library. University Archives.
    Berkeley, California 94720-6000
    Physical Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
    Languages Represented: English

    Information for Researchers

    Access

    Collection is open for research.

    Publication Rights

    Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Del Rey Fraternity records, CU-226, University Archives, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

    Related Collections

    A published history of the fraternity, a copy of which can also be found in University Archives: Del Rey Fraternity, University of California, 1903-1966, [Berkeley, CA?] : The Fraternity, 1987. (Call #:
    Identifier/Call Number: 308r.D364.h.1987)

    Material Cataloged Separately

    Objects have been transferred to University Archives objects collection, CU-400
    Objects received with this collection, but housed separately are:
    • a paddle, the bronze "Del Rey" sign that was by the front door
    • a plaque mounted on wood with names of Del Rey members of the Big C Society, 1916-1962
    • pins of various organizations
    • a photograph of the 'Boys of the Class of 1902,' all sitting on the steps of an unidentified building.

    Administrative Information

    Acquisition Information

    Received from John Bianucci, September 1998

    History

    The Del Rey Club was founded about 1903 as an informal men's living club; it did not achieve the title of 'fraternity' until incorporation in 1940. The fraternity became inactive in 1966, at which time it established a scholarship fund with its remaining assets, administered by alumni of the fraternity who have remained active.

    Scope and Content

    The collection consists primarily of minutes of meetings, guest books, and photographs. The minutes are a combination of volumes (some ledger size) and regular paper. The guest books for various events might be of interest for the art work contained in some of them-art work relating to the particular event taking place.