Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Eta Chapter records, 1929 - 1963

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Summary

Creator:
Alpha Kappa Psi. Beta Eta Chapter (Duke University)
Abstract:
The Beta Eta chapter of the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity was established at Duke University in 1929; the chapter dissolved sometime after 1963. Records contain correspondence, bylaws, membership records, constitution, handbook, reports, certificates, and a brief history of the Beta Eta chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi. English.
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet
300 Items
Language:
English.
Collection ID:
UA.31.10.0003
University Archives Record Group:
31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 10 -- Student Organizations - Professional and Occupational

Background

Scope and content:

Contains correspondence, bylaws, membership records, a constitution, a handbook, reports, certificates, and a brief historic profile pertaining to the Beta Eta chapter of the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity at Duke University. Materials range in date from 1929 to 1963.

Biographical / historical:

Alpha Kappa Psi was the first professional business fraternity in the United States. The fraternity was founded October 5, 1904 at New York University and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Alpha Kappa Psi's objectives are to further the individual welfare of its members, foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts, and finance, to educate the public, and to promote courses leading to degrees in business administration.

The Beta Eta chapter at Duke University was chartered on December 7, 1929 in the School of Business Administration. There were 20 original members. Carroll Cunnin was the first president. Semi-monthly meetings were held on campus in the Union Ballroom. They included discussions of current topics in business and featured local businesspeople as speakers. Members of the fraternity also visited industrial organizations, assisted professors with business-related presentations, and corresponded with large organizations on business questions. The fraternity dissolved sometime after 1963.

Acquisition information:
The Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Eta Chapter Records was received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1966 and 1981.
Processing information:

Processed by Emily Glenn

Completed January 2003

Updated by Kimberly Sims, February 2013

Encoded by Jill Katte, February 2005

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Subjects:
Greek letter societies
Business students -- North Carolina
Names:
Duke University -- Societies, etc.
Duke University -- History
Duke University -- Students
Alpha Kappa Psi
Alpha Kappa Psi. Beta Eta Chapter (Duke University)

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[Identification of item], Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Eta Chapter Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.