Lambda Chi Alpha records
Scope and Content
The Lambda Chi Alpha records span from 1919 to 1993 and document the activities of this social fraternity on Ohio University's campus. Records include correspondence, by-laws, membership lists, handbooks, newspaper clippings, brochures, sheet music and accompanying cassette tape, photographs, annual reports and an anniversary booklet.
Dates
- Creation: 1919-1993
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
History of Lambda Chi Alpha
The Lambda Chi Alpha (LCA) fraternity chapter at Ohio University (OU) was initiated by four men in 1916. The original name, Phi Kappa Epsilon, as replaced by Alpha Tau Epsilon one year later to avoid confusion with another fraternity. ATE was incorporated by national LCA in 1918. LCA was forced to give up its charter in 1937 due to financial difficulties. It later reappeared on OU campus as Lambda Chi Delta. In 1968 the charter was revoked due to discriminatory acts. LCA appeared again in 1972. As of 1975, LCA headquarters has remained at 45 Mill Street in Athens, Ohio.
Extent
0.75 cubic feet (2 Hollinger boxes)
Abstract
The Lambda Chi Alpha records span from 1919 to 1993 and document the activities of this social fraternity on Ohio University's campus.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection remains in its original arrangement.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Lambda Chi Alpha (Ohio University) (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Lambda Chi Alpha records
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University archives staff.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
