Cwens, Mu Chapter (Lambda Sigma) Records, 1948-1986 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

By Kyle Beeler

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Collection Overview

Title: Cwens, Mu Chapter (Lambda Sigma) Records, 1948-1986

Primary Creator: Cwens (Lambda Sigma)

Extent: 1.35 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 02/15/1978. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Honor Societies., Student organizations--Eastern Kentucky University.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection documents the Mu Chapter of Cwens at Eastern Kentucky University. The bulk of the collection is scrapbooks which document the organization from 1957-1970. Also included is correspondence, organizational records, publications and membership records. It appears that most of the records from the organization's first decade have not survived. This collection should be used in conjunction with the Lambda Sigma (Cwens) National Records, especially for early membership records.

Subject/Index Terms

Honor Societies.
Student organizations--Eastern Kentucky University.

Administrative Information

Repository: Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

Accruals: Accession numbers 1981-042, 1983-028, 1986-027, and 2010-014 were all processed together under 1978-010.

Acquisition Source: Student Affairs, Office of (Dean of Women)

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Item 1: Cwens Banner],
[All]

Box 1

Barcode: 31234014045189

Folder 1: Correspondence to Martha Grise, 1968-1986: Letters sent to Martha Grise.
Folder 2: Greeting Cards to Martha Grise, 1979-1980: Holiday cards, get-well-soon cards, cards of appreciation, etc. sent to Martha Grise.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1968-1985: Letters to various people, but they are mostly addressed to Mu chapter officials/members.
Folder 4: Mu Chapter By-Laws, 1977-1980: Chapter by-laws.
Folder 5: Official Documents, 1968-1981: Request forms, application to the organization, nomination form, etc. from the Mu chapter.
Folder 6: Mu Chapter Notebook, 1972-1973: Contains various notes taken by a Mu member recording event information, planning information, etc.
Folder 7: Mu Chapter Membership Information, 1966-1985: Contains directories, birthday lists, contact information with addresses and phone numbers, a photo, and other documents with members' information.
Folder 8: Mu Chapter Financial Documents, 1974-1982: Receipts, statements, and budget forms.
Folder 9: Ceremonial Documents, 1974: Contains song lyrics, music sheets, oaths, etc. pertinent to the organization/chapter.
Folder 10: Newsletters/Bulletins, 1968-1981: Newsletters, bulletins, and notices for the organization.
Folder 11: Certificates, 11 Mar 1948: A certificate acknowledging Eastern Kentucky University's Mu chapter's membership into the Cwen organization and 2 certificates recognizing outstanding achievement.
Folder 12: Summer Meeting Information, 1968-1969: Notices to members about summer meeting times and places.
Folder 13: Ephemera, 1966-1986: Newspaper articles, booklets for incoming students, orientation information, student organization handbooks, etc.
Folder 14: Service Project Materials, 1968: Unicef
Folder 15: Christmas Banquet Materials, 1967: Christmas banquet programs and committees

Box 2

Item 1: Scrapbook, 1961-1962: Photographs, programs, news clippings and publications relating to events and programs held by the Mu Chapter.
Item 2: Scrapbook, 1970-1971: Mu chapter scrapbook containing newspaper articles, correspondence, Cwen Tids, a whole envelope filled with holiday cards, memorabilia, a "campus living" booklet, and a member list.
Item 3: Scrapbook, 1975-1977: Mu chapter scrapbook containing a member list, pictures, holiday cards, and memorabilia.
Item 4: Scrapbook, 1981-1982: Mu chapter scrapbook containing newspaper articles, holiday cards, bulletins, correspondence, and memorabilia.

Box 3

Item 1: Scrapbook, 1957-1958: Mu chapter scrapbook containing newspaper articles, pictures, and memorabilia.
Item 2: Scrapbook, 1967-1968: Mu chapter scrapbook containing newspaper articles, pictures, Cwen Tids, some correspondence, holiday cards, and memorabilia.
Item 3: Scrapbook, 1968-1969: Mu chapter scrapbook containing newspaper articles, pictures, Cwen Tids, some correspondence, a member listing, an orientation booklet, and holiday greeting cards.
Item 4: Scrapbook, 1969-1970: Mu chapter scrapbook containing newspaper articles, a member list, pictures, Cwen Tids, holiday cards, an orientation booklet, and some memorabilia.
Item 5: Scroll: Chronicles the formation of Mu chapter.

Item 1: Cwens Banner

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[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Item 1: Cwens Banner],
[All]