Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Chapter (Stanford University), records, 1909-1965

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Creators:
Phi Delta Kappa. Delta Chapter (Stanford University)
Abstract:
These records include memberships lists, constitution and bylaws, correspondence, minutes, account books, newsletters, publications, and materials from several biennial meetings of the national council. In addition to correspondence between Stanford chapter leaders and their membership, there is correspondence with national leaders and with other collegiate chapters. Correspondents include E. P. Cubberley, John D. Houser, Frank A. Scofield, Erwin E. Lewis, Julian E. Butterworth, Albert M. Davis, Emmett Ellis, Walter E. Morgan, and John R. Nichols.
Extent:
4.75 Linear Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Phi Delta Kappa,Delta Chapter (Stanford University), Records (SC0213). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

These records, dating from 1909 to 1965, include membership lists, constitution and bylaws, correspondence, minutes, account books, newsletters, publications, and materials from several biennial meetings of the national council. In addition to correspondence between Stanford chapter leaders and their membership, there is correspondence with national leaders and with other collegiate chapters. Correspondents include E. P. Cubberley, John D. Houser, Frank A. Scofield, Erwin E. Lewis, Julian E. Butterworth, Albert M. Davis, Emmett Ellis, Walter E. Morgan, and John R. Nichols.

The original order of the correspondence in Box 1 has not been substantially altered. It was removed from the letter-boxes and refoldered; consequently there is some overlapping of dates. The alpha reference is not always to the letter writer, but may reflect the state, other college chapters, or the national office. The correspondence in Box 3 was resorted and is filed alphabetically by author, with the exception of several letters pertaining to "Lambda Chapter" at Berkeley, filed under L.

Biographical / historical:

Phi Delta Kappa, Honorary Fraternity, was organized May 23, 1911 at Stanford University. It is a chapter of Pi Kappa Mu, which was organizaed May 4, 1909. Faculty members at the time of the founding of the Delta chapter at Stanford were Ellwood P. Cubberley, Percy E. Davidson, Rufus Clarence Bentley, and Lewis Madison Terman. The nature and purpose of the club as stated in their constitution reads: Phi Delta Kappa shall be a fraternity founded upon educational principles and supporting the highest educational ideals. It shall exist for the purpose of mutual help of men of sound moral character and of recognized professional training and ability interested in the scientific study of education. It shall foster research both in and out of the university and shall ever uphold the great truth that the noblest and most efficient service to the state is that rendered through the education of her children.

Acquisition information:
Administrative transfer, 1979.
Physical facet:
Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 48 hours in advance. For more information on paging collections, see the department's website: https://library.stanford.edu/libraries/special-collections.
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

While University Archives is the owner of the physical and/or digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Phi Delta Kappa,Delta Chapter (Stanford University), Records (SC0213). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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