Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 22/5/0/6
Tau Beta Pi
Iowa Alpha Chapter (Iowa State University)
Records, 1924-[ongoing]
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Tau Beta Pi. Iowa Alpha Chapter (Iowa State University) |
| title: | Records |
| dates: | 1924-[ongoing] |
| extent: | 2.1 linear feet (5 document boxes) |
| collection number: | RS 22/5/0/6 |
| repository: | University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Tau Beta Pi, Iowa Alpha Chapter (Iowa State University) Records, RS 22/5/0/6, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Historical note
Founded in 1885, Tau Beta Pi honors engineering undergraduates who have distinguished themselves through scholarship and good character. Iowa Alpha, one of the five chapters in District 11, was established on December 20, 1907 at Iowa State College (University). The chapter's first purpose is to "mark in a fitting manner" engineering scholars. Chapters are also responsible for encouraging a spirit of liberal culture in their college. Chapter projects are designed to serve the chapter, college, or the community. |
Collection description
This collection (1924-[ongoing]) contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, annual reports, surveys, initiation activities, minutes of meetings, election reports, information on the Bent, and roll books. See also Team PrISUm Records, RS 22/5/0/30, for records related to the ISU solar car team. |
Organization
The collection is listed in chronological order. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
5 |
1 |
The Bent, the Best of Iowa, and the District Program |
1924-1977 |
1 |
2 |
Recording Secretary's Book |
1926-1938 |
4 |
3 |
Membership Catalog |
1939 |
1 |
3 |
Recording Secretary's Book |
1939-1942 |
4 |
1 |
Initiation Records and Final Action Reports |
1943-1989 |
3 |
1 |
Election Reports |
1944-1949 |
1 |
4 |
Recording Secretary's Book |
1944-1967 |
2 |
5 |
Correspondence |
1944-1988 |
3 |
2 |
Election Reports |
1950-1956 |
5 |
3 |
Chapter Roll Book |
1956-1981 |
3 |
3 |
Election Reports |
1957-1961 |
1 |
5 |
Recording Secretary's Book |
1967-1985 |
1 |
1 |
Newspaper Clippings |
1972-2010 |
2 |
4 |
Meeting Minutes |
1976-1988 |
5 |
2 |
Miscellaneous |
1977-1990, n.d. |
5 |
4 |
Chapter Roll Book |
1981-1994 |
2 |
7 |
Convention Handbook |
1984 |
3 |
4 |
Fall 1985 Initiation Applications |
1985 |
4 |
4 |
Membership list, Honors list, and Office Bearers |
1985-1990 |
3 |
5 |
Fall 1985 Applications |
1986 |
2 |
2 |
1987 Chapter Survey (I of II) |
1987 |
2 |
3 |
1987 Chapter Survey (II of II) |
1987 |
4 |
5 |
Pledge Tests |
1987-1988 |
2 |
6 |
Application Forms and Letters of Recommendation |
1987-1989 |
3 |
6 |
Grade Averages, Alphabetical Listings |
1988 |
3 |
7 |
Grade Averages, Alphabetical Listings |
1988-1989 |
4 |
6 |
Quiz and Pledge Book |
1988-1989 |
1 |
6 |
Iowa Alpha Chapter Annual Report (I of II) |
1989-1990 |
2 |
1 |
Iowa Alpha Chapter Annual Report (II of II) |
1989-1990 |
3 |
8 |
Grade Averages, Alphabetical Listings |
1989-1990 |
5 |
5 |
Annual Report, Part I |
1990-1991 |
5 |
6 |
Annual Report, Part II |
1990-1991 |
4 |
2 |
Iowa Alpha Convention Site Presentation |
n.d. |