Finding aid for Pi Lambda Theta, Detroit Alumnae Chapter records, 1922-2002.
03046

Summary Information

Repository
Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Creator
Pi Lambda Theta. Detroit Alumnae Chapter.
Title
Pi Lambda Theta, Detroit Alumnae Chapter records
ID
03046
Date [inclusive]
1922-2002
Extent
5.0 Linear feet (9 boxes, 7 volumes)
Location note
Level B, B8n
Language
English
Language of Materials
In English.

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Biographical/Historical note

Pi Lambda Theta is a national honor and professional association for women in education.,In May 1922, a petition was drawn up asking for an alumnae chapter in Detroit, and the first regular meeting under the new charter was held one month later.

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Scope and Contents note

Papers include minutes, reports, newsletters and organizational papers.

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Arrangement

Organized into three series: I. Organizational papers (box 1-6). II. Programs and projects (box 7). III. Printed materials (box 8-9).

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection. Dec. 4, 2009

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use as of Nov. 05, 2008.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

03046

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Pi Lambda Theta, Detroit Alumnae Chapter records, 1922-2002 (OCLC record)

[http://worldcat.org/oclc/301689204]

Controlled Access Headings

Geographic Name(s)

  • Detroit (Mich.)--Societies and clubs

Subject(s)

  • Education--Societies, etc.
  • Women--Societies and clubs

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General Note

See finding aid for complete listing.

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Collection Inventory

Series I: Organizational Papers (Box 1-6) 

BOX 1 

1:1 Budget/Financial Papers, 1946-1995 

1:2 Chapter Directory—Notes 

1:3 Constitution & Bylaws 

1:4 Correspondence, 1941-2002 

1:5 Governing Documents, 197.5 

1:6 Guidelines & Handbooks, 1947-1992 

1:7 Lists 

1:8 Manual of Chapter Operations, 1979 

1:9 Motions, 1991 

1:10 -- Passed, February 9, 1992 

1:11 -- March 14, 1992 

1:12 -- Policy 

1:13 -- Working Papers/Notes 

1:14 Policies & Procedures, 1990-1991 

1:15 Regions 

1:16 Secretary's Book (see also Volumes), 1979-1984 

1:17 -- 1994-1995 

1:18 Treasurer's Day Book, Volume 1, 1922-1946 

BOX 2 

2:1 Treasurer's Day Book, Volume 2, 1946-1951 

Sub-series A: Committees 

2:2 Finance 

2:3 Policy Research—Preliminary Presentation, Policy Book, 1992 

2:4 Remembrance/Flowers, 1990 

2:5 Scholarship, 1932-1994 

Sub-series B: History 

2:6 1922-1961 

BOX 3 

3:1 1961-1962 

3:2 1962-1964 

3:3 1964-1966 

3:4 1966-1969 

3:5 1969-1972 

3:6 Chapter Histories 

3:7 "A Quarter of a Century of Pi Lambda Theta", 1935 

3:8 Poems & Songs 

BOX 4 

4:1 1937-1987 

4:2 Edman, Marion 

4:3 Lists 

4:4 Miscellaneous Members 

4:5 Parks, Anne 

4:6 Personal Record Cards 

4:7 Personal Records 

4:8 Retirement Scrapbook of Cleo Murtland, Pi Lambda Theta Life Member 

Sub-series D: Minutes 

4:9-11 1922-1946 

Sub-series C: Membership 

BOX 5: 1952-1988 

BOX 6 

6:1-7 1989-1998 (see also Volumes) 

Sub-series E: Reports 

6:8 1975-1997 

6:9 Annual History 

6:10 Auditing 

6:11 Biennial Delegate & Alternate Expenses 

6:12 Bonds 

6:13 Budget 

6:14 Chapter Dues 

6:15 Chapter Formation 

6:16 Contributions 

6:17 Detroit Chapter 

6:18 Elections 

6:19 Endowment Fund 

6:20 Finance Committee 

6:21 Finances—Bank Accounts 

6:22 -- Chapter Funds 

6:23 -- Payment of Bills 

6:24 Gifts 

6:25 History & Historical Records 

6:26 Membership 

6:27 President's Annual Reports 

6:28 Recognition 

6:29 Regional Conference Expenses/Delegate Expenses 

6:30 Relations with Other Organizations 

6:31 Scholarships & Loans 

6:32 Speakers 

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Series II: Programs & Projects 

Sub-series A: Programs 

BOX 7 

7:1 1949-1986; Not Dated 

7:2 Calendars & Planning Worksheets, 1977-1998 

7:3 Diamond Anniversary, 1985 

7:4 Founders Day, 1979-1992 

7:5 Honors Day, 1936-1990 

7:6 Initiations, 1943 

7:7 Meeting Notices & Flyers, 19759-1986; n.d. 

7:8 Photographs, 1978-1991; n.d. 

7:9 Program Planning, 1979-1993 

7:10 Scholarship Award Luncheons, 1999-2002 

7:11 Silver Jubilee, 1947 

Sub-series B: Projects 

7:12 Scholarships 

7:13 Applicants, 1991, Folder 1 

7:14 Folder 2 

7:15 Recipients, 1990-1998 

Sub-series C: Conferences 

7:16 1939-1953 

7:17 Regional Conferences, 1948-1949 

7:18 Regional Conference II, 1992 

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Series III: Printed Materials 

BOX 8 

8:1 1980-1995 

Sub-series A: Directories 

8:2-3 1925-1995 

Sub-series B: Magazines & Newsletters 

8:4-8 Educational Horizons, 1971-1980 

BOX 9 

9:1-6 Educational Horizons, 1981-1999 

9:7-10 Newsletters, 1976-1999 

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Volumes 

Minute books 

1961-1972 

1991-1992 

1992-1993 

Photograph Album, 1971-1979 

Scrapbook, 1922-1979 

Secretary's Record Books 

Volume 1, 1922-1946 

Volume 2, 1947-1951 

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