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University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Alpha Tau Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi minute books (Bluefield State University, West Virginia), 1951/1964

0.25 Cubic Feet 1 half legal document box

This collection contains two minute books of the Alpha Tau Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity at Bluefield State College, an H.B.C.U. in Bluefield, West Virginia. Each grey cloth-bound book has "Records" printed on its cover, with "Kappa Alpha Psi" handwritten on one and "KAΨ" handwritten on the other. The minute books document meetings of the fraternity held over a decade, between 1951 and 1964. The first book dates from 1951 to 1956, and the second book is dated from 1956 to 1964. The entries chronicle the fraternity's pledging process, parties, hazing, initiation, charity events, finances, and the maintenance of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity house. Entries discuss the "laxity" of Scroller Club (prospective members), or impose sanctions on pledges failing to meet expectations: "Bro. Chesly made a motion that in the event that the prospective neophytes do not finish the painting tonight they will be left on pro until after Christmas (Dec. 11, 1952). Mention of trouble with the alumni committee for their hazing practices: "The Polemarch informed us that the alumni chapter said that we would have to drop some of the pranks played on probates such as kissing the Kotex, fake penis and slap jar drinking because it leads to homosexuality" (May 7, 1953). Lists of pledges are present in the books, alongside actual vote tallies by their elders accepting or rejecting them for membership; so too are vote tallies for women seeking to become "Kappa Queen." From time to time, problem pledges come up for discussion, for instance those too poor to pay the membership fee: "Bro Cousin mention that little bro Witten would have a conflict when he goes on probation because he works in the mines at night ... little bro. Witten may not be able to pay his money by the deadline." (Nov. 13, 1952). Other entries discuss their charity work and involvement with the local community including giving out scholarships, putting on plays in local schools, purchasing Christmas Seals from the N.A.A.C.P. and a "Guide Right" mentorship program. The brothers selected a topic of "The Challenge of Integration" as a topic for the program (April 13,1959).

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Alpha Tau Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi minute books (Bluefield State University, West Virginia), 1951/1964 0.25 Cubic Feet 1 half legal document box

Kappa Alpha Psi. Alpha Tau chapter (Bluefield State College, West Virginia)

This collection contains two minute books of the Alpha Tau Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity at Bluefield State College, an H.B.C.U. in Bluefield, West Virginia. Each grey cloth-bound book has "Records" printed on its cover, with "Kappa Alpha Psi" handwritten on one and "KAΨ" handwritten on the other. The minute books document meetings of the fraternity held over a decade, between 1951 and 1964. The first book dates from 1951 to 1956, and the second book is dated from 1956 to 1964. The entries chronicle the fraternity's pledging process, parties, hazing, initiation, charity events, finances, and the maintenance of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity house. Entries discuss the "laxity" of Scroller Club (prospective members), or impose sanctions on pledges failing to meet expectations: "Bro. Chesly made a motion that in the event that the prospective neophytes do not finish the painting tonight they will be left on pro until after Christmas (Dec. 11, 1952). Mention of trouble with the alumni committee for their hazing practices: "The Polemarch informed us that the alumni chapter said that we would have to drop some of the pranks played on probates such as kissing the Kotex, fake penis and slap jar drinking because it leads to homosexuality" (May 7, 1953). Lists of pledges are present in the books, alongside actual vote tallies by their elders accepting or rejecting them for membership; so too are vote tallies for women seeking to become "Kappa Queen." From time to time, problem pledges come up for discussion, for instance those too poor to pay the membership fee: "Bro Cousin mention that little bro Witten would have a conflict when he goes on probation because he works in the mines at night ... little bro. Witten may not be able to pay his money by the deadline." (Nov. 13, 1952). Other entries discuss their charity work and involvement with the local community including giving out scholarships, putting on plays in local schools, purchasing Christmas Seals from the N.A.A.C.P. and a "Guide Right" mentorship program. The brothers selected a topic of "The Challenge of Integration" as a topic for the program (April 13,1959).

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Hot Feet (IMP Society) records, 1902/2019

0.03 Cubic Feet 1/2 document box
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University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Library Development Office - addition, 1946/2016

.6 Cubic Feet 1 letter-sized document box and 1 half letter document box 1 Cassettes 1 VHS .7 Gigabytes 1 CD-R

This addition to RG 12 University Library includes clippings, university and student magazines about student life, faculty, alumni and UVA athletics, promotional cards and event ephemera about UVA and Special Collections exhibits and dinners, and a file on "Wednesdays in Mississippi" movement with a recording on CD of Dorothy Height at the University of Virginia, and a VHS tape of a Local PBS station's story on Lewis and Clark. The magazines include The Virginia Spectator, Crust Magazine, Libel Magazine, and UVA Athletic News.

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Library Development Office - addition, 1946/2016 .6 Cubic Feet 1 letter-sized document box and 1 half letter document box 1 Cassettes 1 VHS .7 Gigabytes 1 CD-R

This addition to RG 12 University Library includes clippings, university and student magazines about student life, faculty, alumni and UVA athletics, promotional cards and event ephemera about UVA and Special Collections exhibits and dinners, and a file on "Wednesdays in Mississippi" movement with a recording on CD of Dorothy Height at the University of Virginia, and a VHS tape of a Local PBS station's story on Lewis and Clark. The magazines include The Virginia Spectator, Crust Magazine, Libel Magazine, and UVA Athletic News.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

School of Architecture records-addition, 1927/1993

1.69 Cubic Feet 1 cubic,1 flat file box, 1 large oversize folder

This addition to the RG 7/ 6 School of Architecture/ Miscellaneous contains one cubic of correspondence, invoices, account books, invitations, meeting minutes, photographs, reports and manuals, clippings, art catalogs and exhibition lists, that document projects and work of various groups under the School of Architecture.

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School of Architecture records-addition, 1927/1993 1.69 Cubic Feet 1 cubic,1 flat file box, 1 large oversize folder

University of Virginia. School of Architecture

This addition to the RG 7/ 6 School of Architecture/ Miscellaneous contains one cubic of correspondence, invoices, account books, invitations, meeting minutes, photographs, reports and manuals, clippings, art catalogs and exhibition lists, that document projects and work of various groups under the School of Architecture.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

William Taylor Baskett diaries, 1903/2023

.4 Linear Feet 20.366 Gigabytes

This collection consists of seven diaries that William Taylor Baskett (1884-1972) created to document his life in 1903 and 1904, including his experiences as a University of Virginia School of Law student. It also contains digital copies of the diaries and digital files the donor created while researching Baskett.

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William Taylor Baskett diaries, 1903/2023 .4 Linear Feet 20.366 Gigabytes

This collection consists of seven diaries that William Taylor Baskett (1884-1972) created to document his life in 1903 and 1904, including his experiences as a University of Virginia School of Law student. It also contains digital copies of the diaries and digital files the donor created while researching Baskett.

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