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Greek letter societies

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Use for: College fraternities ; College sororities ; Fraternities and sororities

Found in 453 Collections and/or Records:

Student Organizations, 1914-1983

 Series
Identifier: U204.07
Scope and Contents

This series contains trophies, clothing, textiles, and objetcs attributed to clubs and groups at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1914-1983

Tau Beta Pi (Colorado Gamma Chapter) Records

 Collection
Identifier: U388
Abstract

Collection contains the records from the Colorado Gamma chapter of Tau Beta Pi, honorary engineering society, at University of Denver from 1954 to 1975 when the College of Engineering closed (later re-opening under different name).

Dates: 1941-1976

Tau Kappa Alpha (Colorado Chapter) Records

 Collection
Identifier: U389
Abstract

Collection contains the records from the Colorado chapter of Tau Kappa Alpha at the University of Denver from 1910 until at least the early 1960s. Tau Kappa Alpha was an honorary society dedicated to the promotion of forensics (public speaking).

Dates: 1910-1954

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 2, 1954 October 1

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v031i02_19541001
Abstract

Family night and the Montana U – DU Football game to occur at Hilltop Stadium, Friday October 8, 1954. The Pioneer Caravan goes to Wyoming on October 2, 1954 for their football game against the University of Wyoming at Laramie. The marching band to strut their stuff during the halftime show at the University of Wyoming game on October 2, 1954. Fraternity bids due October 3, 1954. Homecoming set for November 6, 1954. Senate plans class elections for 1954 – Skid Pirtle elected.

Dates: 1954 October 1

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 3, 1954 October 8

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v031i03_19541008
Abstract

Wyoming – Denver U. Football Film Planned for Thursday October 14, 1954 Pep Rally. Candidates to be nominated by classes. DU has the big guns for the fracas to maul Montana at DU’s first home league game on October 8, 1954, also known as “Family Night”. Cheerleader tryouts on Monday October 11, 1954. Tryouts for the freshman play “Remember the Day” on October 13-14, 1954. Controversy over Fraternity Rush policies. Tax institute draws professionals.

Dates: 1954 October 8

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 4, 1954 October 15

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v031i04_19541015
Abstract The brains behind Homecoming – Jan Evans (Queen Chairman), Tom Bottone (Homecoming Chairman) and Nancy Corpening (Homecoming Secretary). Sigma Chi to brand freshman cowgirls at the annual Sigma Chi Rodeo, one of the largest Greek events of the year, held on October 16, 1954, at Observatory Park. Homecoming Queens to apply immediately to be considered for candidacy must do so by October 19, 1954. Nominees for class offices announced. Sophomore pictures due by October 30, 1954 for the K Book....
Dates: 1954 October 15

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 5, 1954 October 22

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v031i05_19541022
Abstract Queen Parade begins fete of Homecoming Festival on October 24, 1954. DU welcomes high school students from Denver and the surrounding areas who are attending the University of Denver Open House. Candidates talk on Tuesday October 26, 194, the day before election on October 27, 1954. Tom Bottone (member of Sigma Chi and the Homecoming Chair), announces Pi Phi’s Pat Phillips as the Sigma Chi Rodeo Queen. The Denver University Pioneer Cheerleaders possess the Denver and Rio Grande Victory Bell,...
Dates: 1954 October 22

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 21, 1955 March 11

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v031i21_19550311
Abstract

Marilyn Allen rules over IFC weekend festivities – Miss Allen was chosen as queen to reign over the 1955 inter-fraternity council’s annual “Greek Week” program. Palmer Hoyt, publisher of the Denver Post is the fourth speaker in a series of five on the Effects of Mass Communication on World Affairs. DU Ski Squad takes NCAA Championship again – this is the second consecutive NCAA crown for the Pioneers headed by Willie Shaeffler.

Dates: 1955 March 11

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 22, 1955 April 1

 Item
Identifier: clarion_v031i22_19550401
Abstract

Clarion, K-Book Editors for 1955-1956, applications due April 11, 1955. Marquis Childs, columnist, to speak on Monday, April 4, 1955. Arnold Air Society Members to campaign in Washington, D.C. May Days Queen Applications due April 1, 1955, with judging occurring on April 3, 1955. Dorm assistants wanted. Fraternity Row. DU Drama Professor, Kathryn Kayser was given the McInerny Scholarship.

Dates: 1955 April 1