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