Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Kappa Theta Chapter records, 1976-2014

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Summary

Creators:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Kappa Theta Chapter (Riverside, Calif.)
Abstract:
This collection consists of records created by the Kappa Theta chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., which was the first Greek-lettered sorority established by African-American college women. The Kappa Theta chapter was chartered on the University of California, Riverside's campus on March 27th, 1976. Materials in the collection include a copy of the charter establishing the chapter, and a photograph album of sorority events occurring in 2014.
Extent:
2.81 linear feet (2 boxes)
Language:
The collection is in English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Kappa Theta Chapter records (UA 030). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of records created by the Kappa Theta chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., which was the first Greek-lettered sorority established by African-American college women. The Kappa Theta chapter was chartered on the University of California, Riverside's campus on March 27th, 1976. Materials in the collection include a copy of the charter establishing the chapter, and a photograph album of sorority events occurring in 2014.

Photographs in the collection may also include members of the Eta Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc., as some events in 2014 were held jointly by the two chapters.

Acquisition information:
Gifts of Joni Matthews-Wright, 2023, 2025.
Processing information:

Processed by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian, 2023, 2025.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged topically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is available for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright has not been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Kappa Theta Chapter records (UA 030). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University Archives
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
Contact:
(951) 827-3233
specialcollections@ucr.edu
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