Processed by: Williams, Cory
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Biographical Note
Alpha Chi, a coeducational honorary society, was founded at Southwestern University in 1922 when faculty and students recognized a need to honor students for academic excellence and exemplary character. On February 22, 1922, representatives met and adopted the name “Scholarship Societies of Texas.” At the annual council meeting in 1927, applications for membership were accepted from Louisiana and Arkansas colleges, and the name was changed to Alpha Chi. By 1970, the society expanded into three additional regions, bringing the number to five regions with chapters nationwide. There are currently seven regions and a chapter in Puerto Rico.
The Greek letters are initials, which represent the Greek words ALETHEIA, meaning truth, and XAPAKTHP, meaning character. The society honors students from all academic disciplines and seeks to make “scholarship effective for good.” Southwestern University is the official repository for the records of Alpha Chi. Additional information about Alpha Chi and its history can be found in Robert Sledge’s 1997 book Scholarship and Character: Seventy-five Years of Alpha Chi.
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Scope & Content Note
The collection begins with a minute book ranging in dates from 1924-1931. In addition to minutes, the book also contains documents on the society’s founding and correspondence. The bulk of the collection is made up of correspondence, financial and business papers, the society newsletter (Alpha Chi Recorder), manuals, sponsor handbooks, constitution revisions, meeting minutes, recent conference T-shirts, audio cassettes, pins and pinning ribbon, a framed charter, and wood and metal printer’s blocks.
The papers are arranged in four series: two chronological, one alphabetical, and a subject series. The first is a chronological general series. The creator(s) of the papers is not known. They span 1970 to the present. Robert Sledge, who served on the National Council twenty-four years, 1973-87 and 1989-99, twelve of those as president, created a second series of papers ranging from 1970-1998. They contain information specific to his roles in the society and are also arranged chronologically. The third series is composed of new chapter correspondence arranged alphabetically. The dates cover the 1970’s. Earlier and later chapter correspondence can be found in the other two series. More papers and other materials were added in the summer of 1999. Current materials are continuously added to this series.
In addition to the official records of Alpha Chi, Southwestern also has materials related to the founding of the society and to its own chapter, Texas Alpha.
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Inventory1.1 Financial information: 1970, 1971.
Short History of Alpha Chi
1.2 Correspondence-unfoldered: 1970, 1971.
National Council meeting minutes-1970
1.3 Correspondence-unfoldered: 1970, 1971, 1972.
Meeting minutes: 5/29/71, 5/6-7/72; Short History of Alpha Chi, undated; list of AX chapters-July 1970
1.4 Alpha Chi Expansion: 1970, 1971.
Interest in chapter, applications; proposal-installation of new members
1.5 Meeting minutes: 1969, 1970.
National Council March 21-21, 1969 business meeting; business meeting Region II March 22, 1969; National Council May 3, 1969; Executive Committee, National Council July 26, 1969 and January 16, 1970
1.6 Correspondence-foldered and unfoldered: 1970, 1971. Region III organizational meeting note April 25, 1970; sponsor update April 10, 19701.7 Alpha Chi chapter constitutions: 1957, 1972.1.8 Alpha Chi: 1984-1985. Individual member’s votes on rechartering; new charter, articles of incorporation1.9 Executive Committee 1984-Searcy: 1983, 1984. National Executive Committee agendas: June 24-25, 1983, July 13-14, 1984; 1984 Executive Committee meeting1.11 1984 National Council Louisville: 1984. Agenda; committee assignments; minutes; Report to the President to the National Council; financial statements1.12 Installation of New Chapters (1 of 2): 1983-1986.1.13 Installation of New Chapters (2 of 2): 1983-1986.
2.1 New Chapter Correspondence 1983-1985: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985. Information on AX for colleges and universities considering making application for a chapter; memo to Presidents of Colleges and Universities with AX Chapters July 1, 19832.2 Convention 1985 Louisville: 1985. Region V Report; National Convention Report; resolution (n.d.); Restates Articles of Incorporation2.3 8018-Program Format: (1982-1983). San Antonio Conference Agenda April 1983; memo to sponsors and presidents of AX chapters February 1983; Proposed Amendments to AX Constitution 1983; 1982 AX Executive Committee Meeting June 12, 1982; Minutes of the 1982 National Council Meeting April 16-17, 19822.4 8040-Region I 1982 Georgetown April 2-3: 1982.2.5 8010 National Council AX (Alpha Chi): (1978-1983). Agenda, National Council April 7-9, 1983; 1980 Executive Committee meeting; Minutes of the National Council meeting April 28-29, 1978, April 6, 1979; National Convention Report Minutes April 5-7, 1979; minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting July 27, 19792.6 8021-Scholarship General Committees: 1981-1984.2.7 8035-Installations: 1982.2.8 8015-Alpha Chi-Vice President: 1981, 1982, 1983. 1981Executive Committee Meeting July 25, 1981; By-laws of Region I of Alpha Chi (proposed); Minutes of the 1981 National Convention April 2-4, 1981 and April 3, 19812.9 8041-Region V 1982 Cincinnati March 25-26: 1972, 1979-1984.2.10 Unfoldered notes, correspondence-Report of the Vice President, memos: 1981, 1982, 1983.2.11 Alpha Chi National Convention San Antonio 1983 Vice-President’s Workbook: 1983.2.12 8019-Program Speaker Sledge [Sarah Weddington]: 1982, 1983.2.13 Convention Reports: 1983.2.14 Alpha Chi San Antonio 1983: 1983. National Convention Report-Minutes2.15 Presidential Inaugurations at Colleges with AX Chapters: 1982. Southwestern University April 23, 1982; Abilene Christian University February 20, 1982; Tarleton State University November 7, 19822.16 8020-Convention Special Arrangements: 1982.2.17 Alpha Chi National Convention 1987 Williamsburg: 1987. Journalistic Summary-Annual Meeting of ACHS council and Summary Report February 19-22, 1987; financial reports for January 1, 1986-December31, 1986; scholarship information for 1987-88
3.1 Ritual Rev. [Manual of Rituals revision?]: 1973, 1984, 1985. Manual of Rituals revision 1983, 1984; “A Short History of Alpha Chi”3.2 84-Honorary: 1985, 1987. Honorary membership guidelines (n.d.)3.3 Executive Committee 1985 Richmond: 1985. Executive Committee agenda July 25-27, 1985; AX Committee meeting July 26-27, 1985 minutes3.4 New Chapter Installations 1985: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987. List of chapters of AX September 27, 19833.5 Executive Committee ’86: 1986, 1987. AX 1985 Executive Committee meeting3.6 National Convention 1987 Williamsburg: 1986, 1987.3.8 National Council Correspondence: 1985.3.9 National Council 1986: 1986. Report of the President, 1985-86; National Council Report minutes; Association of College Honor Societies newsletter 19863.10 AX Expansion: 1986.3.11 Investments: 1986-87.3.12 ’84 Awards: 1986, 1987.3.13 Paraphernalia (order info. and correspondence with venders regarding pins, tassels, T-shirts, etc.): 1985, 1986.
4.1 Executive Committee Correspondence: 1983, 1984.
4.2 Executive Director Dr. Joseph E. Pryor (1 of 2): 1983, 1985, 1987. “The Possible Dream”-installation of Harold Hazelip, David Lipscomb College October 24, 1986; 61st Annual Council meeting of ACHS, February 1986; “Factors to be Considered by College/University Presidents in Appointing an Official Sponsor of an Alpha Chi Chapter”; inauguration of Jerry G. Bawcom, Texas Wesleyan College, September 16, 1985; financial statement January 1, 1984-December 31, 1984; ACHS Special Report-Journalistic Summary 1984; 60th Annual Council meeting ACHS, 1985
4.3 Executive Director Dr. Joseph E. Pryor (2 of 2): 1983, 1985, 1986. AX Questionnaire 1984; draft text for AX brochure (n.d.)
4.4 Presidential Correspondence: 1982-1987. Brochure-“Facts About Southwestern University” [1981?]; inauguration 1984 Alderson-Broaddus College; newspaper article of Shilling inauguration with photo; articles for President’s Column in the Recorder January and October 1984; Sarah Weddington letter December 20, 1983; two articles for Recorder: “Bully Pulpit” and “Women as Early Leaders of Early Alpha Chi”
4.5 New Chapter Correspondence 1985: 1985, 1986, 1987. Requests for AX information and notification of materials sent
5.1 Executive Committee Business: 1982, 1986, 1984. 1983 Executive Committee meeting; AX scholarship and fellowship candidate selection; 1983 National Convention Report; 1983 National Convention Evaluation; AX Constitution-hand-corrected copy; rough draft-minutes of the 1982 National Council AX meeting
5.2 Regions (1 of 2): 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986. 1986 Region V Report; letter to all Region I Chapter Sponsors and Chapter Presidents from Secretary-Treasurer of Region I; memo to sponsors of chapters, Region II; AX fellowships and scholarships 1986-87; copy of By-Laws Region I; Region V Report 1984; Region I minutes 1984
5.3 Regions (2 of 2): 1984.
5.4 Correspondences-Alpha Chi: 1989, 1990. AX Report of the President April 1990
5.5 AX Chicago 1990-Travel: 1990.
5.6 Expansion 94-95: 1994, 1995.
5.7 Involuntary Dissolution and Reinstatement-Texas Charter: 1992.
5.8 Finance 1994: 1994.
5.9 National Council-April 1990: 1988, 1989, 1990.
5.10 Alpha Chi Activity Sheet Faculty Workshop: 1990.
6.1 Atlanta 1995: 1994, 1995. National Executive Committee meeting July 29-31, 1994; Report of the President to National Council April 8, 1995; AX National Council meeting April 7, 1995
6.2 Lindsey Wilson Inauguration: 1994.
6.3 Council: 1994, 1995.
6.4 Audit Committee: 1990, 1991.
6.5 Honorary Memberships: 1994, 1995. 1994 letter-list of speakers at conventions
6.6 4052-Alpha Chi Scrapbook Material: 1971.
6.7 Executive Committee: 1993, 1995. Proposed amendments to the AX Constitution 1995
6.8 National Office: 1994, 1995. Summary Report tot he Council of the Association of College Honor Societies, Annual Meeting 1994
6.9 Questionnaire January 1995: 1995.
6.10 8031-Alpha Chi Archive: 1970s-1980s (wide range of dates).
6.11 Texas Alpha Chapter: photograph “February 22,” 1980. Dr. Norman Spellmann standing 2nd from left
7.1 Unfoldered newsletters and papers: 1986-1996 (scattered).
7.2 Vital Data: 1983-1986, 1987. Financial information
7.3 Unfoldered notes, correspondence: 1991, 1995, 1996.
7.4 New Chapters: 1994.
7.5 4020-National Conventions AX: 1971, 1979.
7.6 AX Writings: 1984, 1986. In Search of Moral Excellence” rough draft
7.7 AX National Convention 89-90: 1989, 1990. Minutes of the 1989 National Convention
7.8 National Convention, Executive Committee 1989: 1983-1990.
7.9 4031-Region I President: 1978.
7.10 4035-Installation PAU Brownsville: 1978-79.
7.11 Benedict Fellowships 1981 and Nolles 1980: 1981, 1982, 1983.
7.12 8023-Nolles 1982: 1982, 1983.
8.1 4029-Program File-National Regional Annual Meetings: “Sledge.” 1970-1984.
8.2 4040-Regional Conventions: “Sledge.” 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982.
8.3 4010-National Council (1 of 2): “Sledge.” 1971, 1976, 1978, 1979.
8.4 National Council (2 of 2): “Sledge.” 1990.
8.5 National Council and National Convention 1989 and Executive Committee 1989: “Sledge.” 1988, 1989.
8.6 National Council 1990 and Executive Committee 1990: “Sledge.” 1990.
9.1 National Convention 1991 and National Council 1991: “Sledge.” 1991.
9.2 Unfoldered correspondence: “Sledge.” 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997. Investments information
9.3 Alpha Chi Information Membership List Texas Upsilon #20: “Sledge.” 1989, 1990.
9.4 Alpha Chi Financial Statements: “Sledge.” 1994-1995.
9.5 Summer Music Camp 1979 Expenditure and Income [National Council]: “Sledge.” 1989, 1990.
9.6 Foldered directory and correspondence: “Sledge.” 1995, 1996.
9.7 New Chapter, convention correspondence: “Sledge.” 1996.
9.8 Alpha Chi Information Booklets: “Sledge.” 1986-1989, 1993, 1995-1998. Association of College Honor Societies information booklets 1955, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1978-1981, 1983-1998; Alpha Chi Handbook 1996-1996; AX National Convention programs 1971-87, 1993-95
9.9 Publication Committee: “Sledge.” 1995, 1996.
9.10 Internet home page—www.harding.edu: 1999. Printout of the Alpha Chi homepage
9.11 Minute Book of the Scholarship Societies of Texas (copy): March 1924-February 1931.
10.1 Photographs: n.d., 1981, 1982, 2005. White envelope with photos from 2005 National Convention in St. Louis; 4 B&W copies from Anderson University installation Feb. 1959 with newspaper clipping [picture, photograph]
10.2 Chapter Correspondence: [1967-1973] Alphabetically: Abilene Christian College-Buena Vista College
10.3 Chapter Correspondence: [1968-1975]. Alphabetically: Caldwell College-College of Steubenville
10.4 Chapter Correspondence: [1967-1978]. Alphabetically: Columbia College-Dominican College
10.5 Chapter Correspondence: [1968-1977]. Alphabetically: East Central State College-Freed-Hardeman College
10.6 Chapter Correspondence: [1967-1977]. Alphabetically: Gardner-Webb College-Huntington College
10.7 Chapter Correspondence: [1971-1978]. Alphabetically: Illinois State University-Kentucky Wesleyan
10.8 Chapter Correspondence: [1968-1975]. Alphabetically: Ladycliffe College-Lubbock Christian
11.1 Chapter Correspondence: [1968-1977]. Alphabetically: Marion College-Murray St. College
11.2 Chapter Correspondence: [1971-1978]. Alphabetically: Mason College-Oklahoma Panhandle State
11.3 Chapter Correspondence: [1968-1975]. Alphabetically: Parks College of Aeronautical Technology-Roanoke College
11.4 Chapter Correspondence: [1968-1978]. Alphabetically: St. Ambrose College-S. Colorado St. College
11.5 Chapter Correspondence: [1968-1978]. Alphabetically: Southern State College-Sul Ross State College
11.6 Chapter Correspondence: [1970-1979]. Alphabetically: Talledega College-Tusculum College
12.1 Chapter Correspondence: [1972-1978]. Alphabetically: Union University-University of Hartford
12.2 Chapter Correspondence: [1968-1979]. Alphabetically: University of Maine at Farmington-Valdosta State College
12.3 Chapter Correspondence: [1970-1978]. Alphabetically: Valley City State-York College
13 Alpha Chi memorabilia and microfilm: 1922-2005. AX National Convention tee-shirts: 1989-New Orleans, 1993-Chicago, 1997-Philadelphia, 1999-New Orleans, 2005-St. Louis; AX National Convention button 1985-Louisville [this button was taken from the 2007 convention display and not returned]; 4 audio cassette tapes; AX pins and pinning ribbon (initiation ribbon); 1997 National Convention nametag of Dr. Gayle W. White, the National Council Secretary; green and blue circular pin from the Alpha Chi 1983 San Antonio convention, has Alamo symbol; original minutes book for the annual meeting (Scholarship Societies of Texas February 22, 1922-1939) with typed minutes, letters, programs and clippings glued onto pages; card with 8 Alpha Chi pins: initiation pin used since 1986, prototype of 2 initiation pins proposed 1989, National and Regional Officer’s Pin, Sponsor’s pin, 75th Anniversary Pin of Association of College Honor Societies pin [donated by Dr. Robert Sledge 2007]; 2005 National Convention Archivist badge for Robert Sledge; five rolls of microfilm - Certificate of Membership Requisition forms: roll 1—1970-1981, no records for 1973 and 1974; roll 2—1982-1986; roll 3—1987-1991; roll 4—1992-1995; roll 5—1996; luggage tag from 2007 national convention.
13A “CHARTER - Scholarship Societies of Texas :” vellum 1922 February 22. 14 x 18. Oct. 2009 - Removed from damaged and acid backed frame, cleaned, pressed, and placed in portfolio. Charter had been water damaged while in frame. Several small holes and wear areas from silverfish. Original charter for Southwestern University Chapter signed by John C. Granbery and H. Y. Benedict [before the change of title to Scholarship Societies of the South, then Alpha Chi].
14 Alpha Chi Recorder: 1957-1971. Recorder: volume 1 no. 1—volume 14; single issues and bound volume for 1-7 and 8-14
14.1 Alpha Chi Newsletter: “Sledge.” 1970-1997; Fall 1999-Fall 2008
15 Alpha Chi Recorder: 1972-1989. Recorder volume 15 (1972)—volume 32 (1989); single issues and bound volumes of single issues
16 Alpha Chi Recorder: 1990-1994. Recorder volume 33 (1990)—volume 37 (1994); single issues and single issues in bound volume
17 Alpha Chi Recorder: 1995-2004 Recorder volume 38 (1995)—volume 47 (2004); single issues and single issues in bound volume
18 Alpha Chi Recorder: 2005-2009. Recorder volume 48 (2005)—volume 52 (2009)
19 Alpha Chi: Miscellaneous Publications: 1923-1995 (not complete). Manual of rituals: 1957, 1973, 1986; Minutes: February 22-23, 1932—February 24-25, 1956; Constitution: 1923, 1933, 1938, 1950-1995; sponsor’s handbook: 1979-1990, 1996-98
20.1 1970s Correspondences with Prospective Chapters: [1970s].
20.2 April-July 1974 [Correspondence]: “(folder one of two).” n.d.
20.3 April-July 1974 [Correspondence]: “(folder two of two).” n.d.
20.4 January 1982 [Correspondence]: [1981, 1982].
20.5 April, 1982 [Correspondence]: [1982].
20.6 May, 1982 [Correspondence]: [1982].
21.1 July-August 1982: [1982].
21.2 September-October 1982 [Correspondence]: [1982].
21.3 November-December 1982 [Correspondence]: [1982].
21.4 January-February 1983 [Correspondence]: [1982, 1983].
21.5 March-April 1983 [Correspondence]: “(folder one of two).” [1983].
21.6 March-April 1983 [Correspondence]: “(folder two of two).” [1983].
22.1 Alpha Chi, August 1974-February 1975: [1974, 1975].
22.2 Alpha Chi, March 1975-August 1975 [Correspondence]: [1975].
22.3 Alpha Chi, September 1975 [Correspondence]: [1975].
22.4 Alpha Chi, January 1976 [Correspondence]: [1976].
22.5 Alpha Chi, April 1976-May 1976 [Correspondence]: [1976].
23.1 Alpha Chi June 1976 [Correspondence]: [1976].
23.2 Alpha Chi November 1976 [Correspondence]: [1976, 1977].
23.3 Alpha Chi March 1977 [Correspondence]: [1977].
23.4 Alpha Chi August 1977 [Correspondence]: [1977].
23.5 Alpha Chi October 1977 [Correspondence]: [1977].
24.1 Alpha Chi January 1978 [Correspondence]: [1978].
24.2 Alpha Chi April 1978 [Correspondence]: [1978].
24.3 June 1978-Sept. 1978 [Correspondence]: [1978].
24.4 September 1978-Dec. 1978 [Correspondence]: [1978].
24.5 December 1978-March 1979 [Correspondence]: [1978, 1979].
25.1 April-August 1979 [Correspondence]: [1979].
25.2 September-December 1979 [Correspondence]: [1979].
25.3 January-April 1980 [Correspondence]: [1980].
25.4 May 1980 [Correspondence]: [1980].
25.5 September 1980 [Correspondence]: [1980].
25.6 December 1980 [Correspondence]: [1980].
26.1 1958 [Correspondence]: [1958].
26.2 April 1981 [Correspondence]: [1981].
26.3 July 1981 [Correspondence]: [1981].
26.4 October 1981 [Correspondence]: [1981].
26.5 1985 [records]: [1985].
26.6 January-March 1986 [Correspondence]: [1986].
26.7 January-May 1989 [Correspondence]: [1989].
26.8 June-August 1989 [Correspondence]: [1989].
26.9 September-December 1989 [Correspondence]: [1989].
27.1 July-December 1986 [Correspondence]: [1986].
27.2 January-June 1986 [Correspondence]: [1986].
27.3 September-December 1984 [Correspondence]: [1984].
27.4 April-August 1984 [Correspondence]: [1984].
27.5 January-March 1984 [Correspondence]: [1984].
27.6 October-December 1983 [Correspondence]: [1983].
27.7 July-September 1983 [Correspondence]: [1983].
27.8 January-July 1983 [Correspondence]: [1983].
28.1 January-December 1979 [Correspondence]: [1979].
28.2 January-December 1978 [Correspondence]: [1978].
28.3 September-December 1977 [Correspondence]: [1977].
28.4 January-August 1977 [Correspondence]: [1977].
28.5 January-December 1976 [Correspondence]: [1976].
28.6 July-December 1975 [Correspondence]: [1975].
28.7 January-June 1975 [Correspondence]: [1975].
28.8 September-December 1974 [Correspondence]: [1974].
29.1 October-December 1982 [Correspondence]: [1982].
29.2 September 1982 [Correspondence]: [1982].
29.3 August 1982 [Correspondence]: [1982].
29.4 January-July 1982 [Correspondence]: [1982].
29.5 August-December 1981 [Correspondence]: [1981].
29.6 January-July 1981 [Correspondence]: [1981].
29.7 September-December 1980 [Correspondence]: [1980].
29.8 January-August 1980 [Correspondence]: [1980].
30.1 Phi Kappa Phi correspondence 1958-1974 [correspondence]: 1958-1974.
30.2 Miscellaneous Arkansas Eta 1957-1986 [correspondence]: 1957-1986.
30.3 1992 [Correspondence]: [1992].
30.4 April-June 1991 [Correspondence]: 1991.
30.5 January-March 1991 [Correspondence]: 1991.
30.6 January-December 1990 [Correspondence]: 1990.
30.7 Chapter and Regional Constitutions: 1960s, 1970s. Region I proposed By-laws, n.d.; Region II 1974 meeting sign-in sheet; format for the AX Constitution, effective May 30, 1968 (for specific college?); AX Region III By-laws adopted April 6, 1979; By-laws of Georgia Beta chapter; list-Region III AX chapters June 1979; Region III meeting minutes April 5, 1979; Region III proposed By-laws n.d.
30.8 Region III [Convention planning]: 1990s. 1998 Region III Convention program belonging to Barbara Clark; Barbara Clark resume?
30.9 Materials from Georgia Gamma Chapter, Oglethorpe University: 1998. April 22, 1998 Oglethorpe University newspaper clipping about AX Convention; induction materials
30.10 Chapter Installation Procedure: n.d.
31.1 Clearwater Christian College September 26, 1991: [1991]. Installation materials
31.2 Shorter College April 23, 1991: [1991]. Instillation materials
31.3 University of South Florida at Sarasota, October 25, 1991: [1991]. Installation materials
31.4 Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God, October 24, 1994: 1991. Installation materials
31.5 Nova University March 19, 1988: [1988]. Installation materials
31.6 Eastern College March 23, 1984: [1984]. Installation materials
31.7 Warner-Southern College March 15, 1984: [1984]. Installation materials
31.8 Barry University March 15, 1985: [1985]. Installation materials
31.9 Spelman College May 1, 1985: [1985]. Installation materials
31.10 Materials from Various Chapters: [n.d., 1985, 1991, 1993].
31.11 Materials from a Sponsor: [n.d., 1988, 1990, 1997].
31.12 Receipt Book: 1989.
31.13 Various Convention Materials: 1979, 1981, 1989, 1995, 1997.
31.14 Chapter Lists: 1977, 1982, 1983, 1986. Also a folder of Monthly Financial Statements January 31, 1998—December 31, 1998
31.15 Philadelphia ’97: [1997]. Philadelphia convention materials
31.16 Alpha Chi Diary: 1998, 1999. Reviews and corrections of recent meeting minutes
31.17 Alpha Chi Sponsor Memos, unfoldered: [1986-1993].
32.1 President’s Papers, 1999 National Convention: 1999. Program, 1998 Council Meeting minutes
32.2 Current AX: [1989, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999].
32.3 Chapter Information, unfoldered: [1995, 1996, 1998, 1999].
32.4 Alpha Chi Script: 1998. Appears to be a script for a commercial for Alpha Chi
32.5 Council Business: [1996, 1998, 1999].
32.6 Franklin Pierce College: 1995. Chapter installation
32.7 Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn State): 1998, 1999. Chapter installation
32.8 Preparation-1996 New Orleans Convention (unfoldered): 1994, 1996.
32.9 Unfoldered materials: convention, financial: [1996, 1997]. Leather “ribbon” souvenir from 1997 National Convention, Philadelphia
32.10 Recorder Publication Information: 1995, 1998.
32.11 Council 1998: 1998.
32.12 AX ExCom ’97 (Executive Committee): 1997.
33.1 AX National Honor Society Monthly Financial Statements: 1995-1997.
33.2 National—Philadelphia 1997: 1997. Program
33.3 Philadelphia 1997: [1997, 1998].
33.4 National Council 1998 New Orleans: [1997, 1998, 1999].
33.5 AX Financial Statements Year Ended 12/31/97: [1997].
33.6 Histories, Alpha Chi Song, bank book: n.d.
33.7 2001 National Convention Materials: 2001. March 22-24 2001 National Convention in Savannah, Georgia; two packets of information and invitation materials
33.8 Alpha Chi Scrapbook: March 22-24, 2001. Texas Alpha Pi chapter at the University of Texas at San Antonio
33.9 2005 National Convention Program: April 7-9, 2005. 2 copies
34 Alpha Chi: CLOSED MATERIALS The following materials were removed from their original place in the collection because they fell under the specifications: scholarship applications; “The Churches in Spain: A Case Study in Religious Pluralism” by Daniel Warren Ulrich, Honors Project for Bridgewater College, January 15, 1981; candidate information for the Nolle Scholarships; “Winning the Battles…While Losing the War” by Francis E. Telegadas, Honors Project for Bridgewater College, 1981; “La Sociedad Azteca, Antes y Despues de la Llegada de los Espanoles” by Cynthia A. Jones from Bx. 37; Letter of recommendation for Heidi Larson from Bx 37
35 Permanent Registration Cards for the Texas Alpha chapter of Alpha Chi From materials given by Dr. Norman Spelmann, former religion professor at SU and faculty sponsor of Alpha Chi. Registration cards for SU’s Texas Alpha chapter of AX from its founding in 1914 to the early 1990’s, put in date order by year ***Be careful when opening the box!***
36.1 Convention 2003: 2002, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010. Flyers for upcoming convention; flyers for 2005 National Convention; memo for: Graduate Student Membership, 2010 Regional Conventions; summary of operational and Constitutional Changes approved 2007
36.2 National Convention 2001: Oct. 2000-Mar. 2001. Copies of 2 Letters from UT History Center: 1934 AX to NW Missouri State, 1929 W. P. Davidson (SU) to Benedict (UT President) [probably used in history of AX exhibit]
36.3 National Convention 1994: Mar. 1992-Apr. 1994. Removed from ring binder 10-2002
36.4 Region I March 25-26, 1994: n.d., Dec. 1993-Mar. 1994.
36.5 Committees 1993-94: Feb. 1992-Dec. 1993.
36.6 Miscellaneous 1993-94: June 1993-Dec. 1993.
36.7 National Council 1993: Mar.-Sept. 1993, Apr. 1994.
36.8 Convention 1993: Dec. 1991, Oct. 1992-Apr. 1993.
36.9 National Council 1992: n.d., 1982-88, 1991, 1992.
36.10 Council Meeting 1992: Sept. 1991-Apr. 1992.
36.11 Committees 1992: May 1991-June 1992, Feb. 1993.
36.12 Executive Committee 92-A: Mar.-May 1992.
36.13 Executive Committee 92-B: Oct. 1992.
36.14 Expansion 92-93: June 1992-July 1993.
37.1 George Fox Inauguration: Dec. 1992-Mar. 1993.
37.2 AX Finances 92-93: July-Sept. 1992.
37.3 National Council Misc.: Oct., Nov. 1992.
37.4 Executive Committee 91: June-Oct. 1991.
37.5 H-SU [Hardin-Simmons University] Inauguration: July-Aug. 1991.
37.6 N. C. [National Council] Students: n.d.; Aug. 1991; Feb., Mar. 1992.
37.7 Missouri Southern State Induction: n.d., Apr. 1991; Mar.-Apr. 1992.
37.8 Regions: Dec. 1991-June 1992.
37.9 Expansion 1991-92: June 1991-Jan. 1992.
37.10 National Convention Orlando, April ’91: Nov. 1990-Apr. 1991.
37.11 National Council 1990-91: Nov. 1990-Mar. 1991.
37.12 Expansion 1990-91: Sept. 1990-May 1992.
37.13 Committee Meeting 1990: June 1990-Apr. 1991, Apr. 1992.
37.14 Region I — Alpha X: 1976, 1986-1992.
37.15 Scholarship Nolle & Benedict [Fellowship]: n.d., 1988-89, 1990-91, 1993.
37.16 Benolle—1991 [Benedict Fellowships and Nolle Scholarships]: n.d., 1989-1991.
37.17 Alpha Chi [Office, McMurry College]: n.d.; Apr.-May 1991; Mar., May 1992.
37.18 AX Office Dedication: n.d., Sept.-Oct. 1992.
37.19 Certificates: n.d., 1992.
37.20 President’s Column: n.d.; May, Spring, Oct. 1992; Aug., Nov. 1993.
37.21 Joe Pryor: n.d.; Dec. 1990-Sept. 1992; Sept. 1994.
37.22 AX President 1991: n.d.; Mar. 1987; Mar., Dec. 1989; Dec. 1990; Apr., Oct. 1991; Jan.-Apr. 1992.
37.23 Transition Cont. [Committee]: Aug. 1991-Apr. 1992.
38.1 National Office 1991-92: n.d., 1983, 1986, 1990-92, 1993, 2001.
38.2 Inquiries & Problems: n.d., Aug.-Dec. 1992, May 1993.
38.3 Chapter Problems: Oct. 1991, Feb. 1992.
38.4 AX — Canada Letter: May, Aug.-Sept. 1992.
38.5 ACHS: 94 — Indianapolis: n.d., Dec. 1993-Feb. 1994. [Association of College Honor Societies]
38.6 ACHS 1992: n.d., Nov.-Dec. 1991, Feb.-Aug. 1992. [Association of College Honor Societies]
38.7 ACHS — 1991: Jan. 1990-Feb. 1991. [Association of College Honor Societies]
38.8 Chapter Map: n.d. Map of the US with blue stars for each chapter. [All stars have been glued by SC staff with PVA glue; loose stars are in a small Mylar envelope with the map]
39.1 Local Activities [Texas Omicron Chapter]: n.d., 1974, 1981-1996. Patricia Williams Files; File contains: correspondence, photos, information sheets, convention agendas and menus, newsletters
39.2 National Letters: n.d., 1991-1998. Patricia Williams Files; File contains: photos, pamphlets, letter drafts, survey results, correspondence, memoranda
39.3 Unfoldered Material: n.d., 1991, 1993-1995, 1999-2001. Patricia Williams Files; File contains: scholarship information, correspondence, first drafts, Chapter workshop information, council goals, activity programs
39.4 Inquiry: n.d., 1986-1988, 1992-1994. Patricia Williams Files; File contains: business session notes, correspondence, chapter activities, member names, flyers, membership nominations, certificates, invitations, photos
39.5 Region II Business: n.d., 1930, 1974, 1986-1990, 1994, 2000-2001. Patricia Williams Files; File contains: convention schedules, agendas, business session notes, correspondence, convention booklet
40.1 Scrapbook [Texas Omicron Chapter]: n.d., 1971-1973. Contains: programs, announcements, photographs, and other information pertaining to Texas Omicron Chapter, Sam Houston State at Huntsville, TX
40.2 Scrapbook [Texas Omicron Chapter]: n.d., 1971-1982. Scrapbook contains: programs, announcements, photographs, and other information pertaining to Texas Omicron Chapter, Sam Houston State at Huntsville, TX
40.3 Scrapbook [Texas Omicron Chapter]: n.d., 1984-1988. Scrapbook contains: programs, announcements, photographs, and other information pertaining to Texas Omicron Chapter, Sam Houston State at Huntsville, TX
41.1 Scrapbook [Texas Omicron Chapter]: n.d., 1988-1994. Scrapbook contains: programs, announcements, photographs, and other information pertaining to Texas Omicron Chapter, Sam Houston State at Huntsville, TX
41.2 Scrapbook [Texas Omicron Chapter]: n.d., 1995-1997. Scrapbook contains: programs, announcements, photographs, and other information pertaining to Texas Omicron Chapter, Sam Houston State at Huntsville, TX
42.1 Scrapbook [Texas Omicron Chapter]: n.d., 1997-2000. Scrapbook contains: programs, announcements, photographs, and other information pertaining to Texas Omicron Chapter, Sam Houston State at Huntsville, TX
42.2 Scrapbook [Texas Omicron Chapter]:” n.d., 1999-2000. Scrapbook contains: programs, announcements, photographs, and other information pertaining to Texas Omicron Chapter, Sam Houston State at Huntsville, TX
43 Memorabilia: 1922-31, 1922-27, 1923-25, 1934, 1997. Texas Scholarship Societies Preliminary Account Book, most pages blank, four pages of transactions; record/account book listing the Secretary-Treasurer 1922-1927 as [?] Benedict, only the first pages used for records, the rest are blank; photocopy of original minutes book 1922-31; Texas Alpha Chapter of Alpha Chi charter certificate signed by Paul Schwab and Alfred Nolle (removed from frame) Feb. 22, 1934; framed letter to Alpha Chi from President Bill Clinton; envelope from R. Sledge containing 2007 National Convention material (name tag, luggage tag, program, San Antonio visitor materials, list of door prizes, convention nominees, conference evaluation sheet)