Stanley P. Smith scrapbook, 1913-1917

Summary

Creator:

Smith, Stanley Phillips

Abstract:

University of Michigan Class of 1917 graduate, member of the Druids, the University of Michigan honorary society, and of the Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Scrapbook containing photographs, dance cards, and event programs.

Extent:

1 oversize volume

Language:

English

Call Number:

2017013 AC

Authors:

Finding aid created by Olga Virakhovskaya in March 2017.

Background

Scope and Content:

Scrapbook contains photographs of the Alpha Phi chapter house exterior and of its interiors, group portraits and photographs taken during social and sporting events, and chapter activities; also select chapter publications, dance cards, event programs, and other ephemera. The scrapbook also contains Smith's portrait and his U.S. Army Signal Corps enlistment papers.

Biographical / Historical:

Stanley Phillips Smith received his A.B. from the University of Michigan in 1917. During his time at Michigan, Smith was a member of the Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity (also known as "FIJI") and of the Druids, the University of Michigan student honorary society. He also spent time as an associate editor of the "Michiganensian," the University of Michigan yearbook. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Smith received his A.M. from the Columbia College (1920) and continued his law studies at George Washington University. Smith served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps in 1917-1919.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Martha Fraser (donor no. 11157 ) in August 2014.

Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:

Fraternities and sororities -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Greek letter societies -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Group portraits.
Hazing.
Interiors.
Parties.

Formats:

Scrapbooks.

Names:

Druids (University of Michigan)
Phi Gamma Delta. Alpha Phi Chapter (University of Michigan)
University of Michigan -- Buildings.
University of Michigan -- Football.
University of Michigan -- Student housing.
University of Michigan -- Students -- Social life and customs -- 1911-1920.
University of Michigan -- Students -- Societies, etc.
Smith, Stanley Phillips.