The Finding Aid of the Tau Alpha Chi Fraternity Records 0050

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Special Collections and Archives
2007
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
speccollections@cpp.edu
909-869-3775


Title: Tau Alpha Chi Fraternity Records
Creator: Tau Alpha Chi Fraternity. (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona)
Identifier/Call Number: 0050
Contributing Institution: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Special Collections and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 7.15 Linear Feet (2 boxes and 2 poster boards)
Date (inclusive): 1992-2003
Abstract: The Cal Poly Pomona chapter of the Tau Alpha Chi fraternity was established in 1994 and dissolved in 2004. The collection contains administrative records for the chapter.

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Conditions Governing Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder# or item name], Tau Alpha Chi Fraternity Records, Collection no. 0050, University Archives, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was transferred to the University Archives by club advisor and Professor of Accounting Dr. Glenda C. Brock in 2006 and 2007.

Biographical / Historical

The Tau Alpha Chi fraternity was originally founded in 1983 at Georgia State University. Membership is open to undergraduate, graduate, and law students with the common interest in the field of taxation.
The Cal Poly Pomona chapter was established in 1994. It sponsored the National Tax Paper Competition, which it won six years in a row from 1994 to 2000. The chapter was also commited to serving the community. Members would go to local high schools to teach students how to fill a 1040 Federal Tax Return and also participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to help students, low-income individuals, and the elderly complete their tax forms. The Cal Poly Pomona chapter of Tau Alpha Chi dissolved in 2004.

Scope and Contents

The collection includes files, flyers, booklets, pictures, framed awards, correspondence, meeting minutes, membership information, pins, two poster boards, and a gavel.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Special Collections staff in 2007. The collection number was changed from UA2006.6 to 0050 and the collection title changed from Tau Alpha Chi Fraternity Collection to Tau Alpha Chi Fraternity Records in 2020.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Greek letter societies.

 

Box 1

Scope and Contents

Folders: • Disbursement Request Book, 1996-1997, 2000, 2002-2003 • Meeting Flyer – 1998 • 1998 Rechartering • High School Presentations • Fundraisers • Administrative Papers • Meeting Minutes 1996- 1998 • Club Budget Forms & Information • Tau Alpha Chi Charter Application • Membership Certificates 1998-2000 • Arthur Anderson Tax Challenge National Newsletter 1992-1998 • Charter Application Packet • Georgia State University, 1998 Resume Book • Ceremony for Installation of Officers and Membership Speeches • Chapter By-Laws • Correspondence 1996-1998 • Correspondence – Alumni • First Annual Tax seminar Day Flyer with Two 3.5in Floppy Disc • Membership 1997-1998 • Extra Duplicate Photos from Scrapbook and Poster Boards Non-Folder Items: • Six Tau Alpha Chi pins (one in a blue box) • Certified Practitioner CPTx Taxation Key Chain
 

Box 2

Scope and Contents

• Wooden Gavel • Blue Scrapbook with pictures of the club 1998-1999[?] • Framed First Place Undergrad Winner of the KPMG/Tau Alpha Chi Tax Paper Competition Certificate for Dana Marie Harper 1998 • Framed First Place Undergrad Winner of the KPMG/Tau Alpha Chi Tax Paper Competition Certificate for Jason J. Huitrado, May 2000 • Framed Tau Alpha Chi Chapter Recognition Certificate
 

Posters

Scope and Contents

• Poster Board of Arthur Anderson Tax Challenge Finalist 1992- 2000 • Poster Board of Arthur Anderson Tax Challenge 1998