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Fraternal organizations

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: found: Reference.com Web site, Jan. 19, 2006 ("Fraternal organization: A fraternal organization is an organization that represents the relationship between its members as akin to brotherhood. There is a great deal of overlap between the terms Friendly Society and fraternal organization. Most mystical organizations are also fraternal." "Friendly society: A friendly society (sometimes called a mutual society, benevolent society or fraternal organization) is a mutual association for insurance-like purposes, and often, especially in the past, serving ceremonial and friendship purposes also.") found: RootsWeb Web site, Jan. 19, 2006 (RootsWeb's Guide to Tracing Family Trees: "Many of our ancestors joined fraternal orders or organizations--associations of people bound together for philosophical, religious, literary, social, athletic, or philanthropic purposes. They were called friendly societies in Great Britain. A large number of these organizations are still in existence today. Many of them, while based on the Freemasons, would develop for different reasons. Broadly, there are about seven types of these organizations. 1. Social 2. Benevolent (also Service) 3. Ethnic 4. Trade 5. Religious (also Mystical) 6. Political 7. Criminal.")

Found in 139 Collections and/or Records:

Sigma Phi Alpha, 1933-1935

 File
Identifier: M043.03.02.0002.0011
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Bryon Cohn subseries University if Denver Teaching materials contains course materials, student papers and class record books.

Dates: 1933-1935
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M043, Byron and Essie White Cohn Collection / Byron Cohn / University of Denver Teaching Materials / Box 2

Sons of Zion Denver Chapter Charter

 Collection
Identifier: B248
Abstract

Collection contains the charter for the Order Sons of Zion Denver Chapter Subordinate Camp No. 32 established on March 10, 1911. The Order Sons of Zion was a Jewish Fraternal Organization based in New York City. The charter is a print done in back ink and blue. Image of an Angel over crowded streets and buildings pointing over an ocean toward Jerusalem and the Citadel of David, with a village and farmers below.

Dates: 1911 March 10
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Sons of Zion Denver Chapter Charter

Souvenir Booklet and Program, 1910-1911

 File
Identifier: B009.07.0001
Abstract

Folder contains souvenir program and a history of the General Convention of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith 1910 Souvenir.

Dates: 1910-1911
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B009, Independent Order of B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 (Denver, Colo.) Records / Publications, Photographs, and Material Culture / Box 53

Speeches and Citizenship Manuals, 1929-1960

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Identifier: B308.01.0001.0001
Abstract

Collection contains 3 speeches/addresses given by Charles Rosenbaum 1938-1960 and 2 citizenship manuals written by Charles Rosenbaum for the B'nai B'rith Americanization Committee from 1929 and 1935.

Dates: 1929-1960
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B308, Charles Rosenbaum B'nai B'rith Papers / Speeches and Publications / Box 1

Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity Collection

 Collection
Identifier: B256
Abstract Tau Epsilon Phi was founded in 1910 at Columbia University in response to Jewish men not being allowed in other similar organizations. The fraternity began and exclusively Jewish but began accepting non-Jewish in the 1950s, mostly Catholics. The Tau Eta Chapter of Tau Epsilon Phi at the University of Denver was founded February 21, 1931 and closed in 1973. Collection contains paddles, plaques, one loving cup, photographs, scrapbooks, charters, fraternity roster cards, member directories,...
Dates: 1931-1980
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity Collection

The Greek Way, 1952-1953

 Item
Identifier: U172.06.01.0007.00001
Abstract

The document below outlines the procedures, schedule, and rules for 1952 Rush and the social calendar for DU fraternities and sororities.

Dates: 1952-1953
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U172, University of Denver Student Organizations Records / Social Student Groups / Greek Social Student Groups / Box 7: Rush Pamphlets & Recruitment Guides

Theta Chi (Gamma Lambda Chapter) Records

 Collection
Identifier: U390
Abstract

Collection contains the records of the Gamma Lambda chapter of Theta Chi fraternity at University of Denver.

Dates: 1958-1994
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Theta Chi (Gamma Lambda Chapter) Records

Traditions - May Days - Tapping

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Identifier: U201.01.0142.0008
Abstract

Black and white photographs related to tapping ceremonies for Kedros and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies at May Days at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1793-2009
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 142

University of Denver Alumni House, 1952 January

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0012.0002.00003
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver alumni house in Denver, Colorado, Francis Van Derber, former president of Kappa Sigma, and Roudolph McDonough, Director of Alumni Relations, stand together on the yard. The gabled, multi-story house stands in the background with a car parked to its right. A large lawn and trees surround the house.

Dates: 1952 January
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 12: Buildings Access - Boettcher Center / Buildings - Alumni Office

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