Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Alpha Delta Kappa. California Beta Pi Chapter (San Jose, Calif.)
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- Approximately 1.5 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Alpha Delta Kappa California Beta Pi Chapter Records. History San Jose Research Library
Background
- Scope and content:
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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.
- Biographical / historical:
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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.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated by the California Beta Pi Chapter in 2017.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives.
- Terms of access:
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Contact the Curator of Library and Archives for publication and reproduction questions.
- Preferred citation:
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Alpha Delta Kappa California Beta Pi Chapter Records. History San Jose Research Library
- Location of this collection:
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1661 Senter RoadSan Jose, CA 95112, US
- Contact:
- (408) 287-2290