The collection of organizational records, 1969, 2007, and undated, includes original bylaws, letters from Central Michigan University Presidents Harold Abel and Edward B. Jakubauakas congratulating the organization for obtaining awards, annual reports, awards, a constitution, fliers, initiation information, meeting minutes, membership lists, photographs, and scrapbook pages of Phi Alpha Theta, 1971 – 2007, undated. The collection is organized alphabetically and chronologically.
Processing Note: Approximately 2 cubic foot of applications, duplicates, financials, and other related materials were withdrawn from the collection during processing.
Organizational History:
The national chapter of Phi Alpha Theta was established on March 17, 1921. Doctor Dennis Thavenet chartered Central Michigan University’s chapter, Omicron Omega, in 1969. Thavenet advised the club until he retired in 1996. Under his guidance, the club sponsored various guest speakers, conventions, and opportunities for students interested in History. In fact, the organization has doubled as History Club since it began. Any student can join History Club, but must obtain a designated grade point average and pay a fee to be a recognized member of Phi Alpha Theta. The University recognizes both groups as Registered Student Organizations (this information is from the collection).
In 2018, the group is still active, has a Facebook page, and no webpage.
