Honorary Societies' Records, 1837-2018 | Luther College Archives
Collection Overview
Title: Honorary Societies' Records, 1837-2018
ID: LCA/RG09/Series 10
Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)
Extent: 5.7 Linear Feet. More info below.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
A collection of official records relating to Honorary Societies at Luther College.
Biographical Note
Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service. Luther College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: Various Honorary Societies, 1957-2004],
[Box 2: Phi Beta Kappa, 1955-1979],
[Box 3: Phi Beta Kappa, 1837-2008],
[Box 4: Oversized, Governor's Council Certificate for Phi Alpha Omega, 1994],
[Box 5: Oversized, Phi Beta Kappa Women Inductees Poster Board, undated],
[Box 6: Oversized, Framed Phi Beta Kappa Charter Certificate, undated],
[Box 7: Sigma Theta Tau, 1992-2006],
[Box 8: Sigma Theta Tau, 1991],
[Box 9: Phi Beta Kappa Programs, 1983-2023],
[All]
- Box 3: Phi Beta Kappa, 1837-2008
- Folder 1: An Oration, 1837, 1995
- Folder 2: Correspondence and Memoranda, 1977-1985
- Folder 3: Application, 1979
- Folder 4: Report, 1980
- Folder 5: Report, 1981
- Folder 6: Report, 1982
- Folder 7: Constitution, 1983
- Folder 8: Installation Programs, 1983-1994
- Folder 9: Ruth Davis Memorial Program, 1984
- Folder 10: Press Releases, 1989-1990
- Folder 11: News Release, 1994
- Folder 12: Visiting Scholar Program, 1986, 1994
- Folder 13: Initiation Program, 1999
- Folder 14: Program, 2001
- Folder 15: Phi Beta Kappa, 2003
- Folder 16: Initiation Program, 2008
- Folder 17: Phi Beta Kappa Initiation, 2009-2011
- Folder 18: Phi Beta Kappa Negatives, undated
- Folder 19: Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Program, 2010
- Folder 1: An Oration, 1837, 1995
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: Various Honorary Societies, 1957-2004],
[Box 2: Phi Beta Kappa, 1955-1979],
[Box 3: Phi Beta Kappa, 1837-2008],
[Box 4: Oversized, Governor's Council Certificate for Phi Alpha Omega, 1994],
[Box 5: Oversized, Phi Beta Kappa Women Inductees Poster Board, undated],
[Box 6: Oversized, Framed Phi Beta Kappa Charter Certificate, undated],
[Box 7: Sigma Theta Tau, 1992-2006],
[Box 8: Sigma Theta Tau, 1991],
[Box 9: Phi Beta Kappa Programs, 1983-2023],
[All]