Delta Phi Delta, Alpha Epsilon chapter, Bowling Green State University scrapbook
Collection Overview
Abstract
Scrapbook for the Alpha Epsilon chapter of Delta Phi Delta at Bowling Green State University. Contains news clippings, art work, photographs and other items documenting the activities of the chapter.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1940-1956
Extent
1 Volumes (Scrapbook with wooden covers) ; 21 x 26
Creator
Scope and Contents
Bound in wooden covers, the scrapbook covers chapter (and the previous University Art Club) activities from approximately 1940-1956. Items in the scrapbook include samples of art work, photographs, and newspaper clippings.
Biographical / Historical
Delta Phi Delta is the oldest national honorary art fraternity in the United States. Organized as the Palette Club in 1909 at the University of Kansas, it was later renamed Delta Phi Delta. Its official magazine, Palette, began publication in 1911. The BGSU University Art Club petitioned for join Delta Phi Delta in 1948 and it was installed as the 34th chapter of the honorary in fall 1948. At that time 18 members of the Art Cclub were eligible for membership which was open to only juniors and seniors.
Conditions Governing Access
No known access restrictions
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply; researchers are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Scrapbook was received from the Art Department's director's office.
Subject
- Title
- Guide to the Delta Phi Delta, Alpha Epsilon chapter, Bowling Green State University scrapbook
- Author
- Cindy Radford
- Date
- October 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English