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Alpha Kappa Alpha, Beta Eta Chapter (University of Michigan) records, 1916-2018 (majority within 1933-1997, 2016-2018)
2 linear feet — 3.2 GB (online)
Alpha Phi Alpha, Epsilon Chapter (University of Michigan) records, 1909-1997, 2009, undated (majority within 1978-1996)
1.7 linear feet — 1 oversize folder — 2 oversize boxes — 3 digital audio files
History and Administrative Records, 1909-1997 (with gaps), undated
The first series, History and Administrative Records (1 linear foot), contains early records of the fraternity, including an audio tape interview with one of the early members of the fraternity (J. Leon Langhorne) and a minute book (1909-1927) that includes founding material. There are also records of the activities of the fraternity, including parties, workshops, and community service. Administrative and organizational records are contained in this group as well, including organizational charts, officers' reports, minutes of meetings, and several versions of the constitution and bylaws of the chapter. This series also contains two editions of a book by Charles H. Wesley, The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: A Development in College Life, which is a general history of Alpha Phi Alpha from 1906 to 1979. Several references to the Epsilon Chapter and the University of Michigan are made in the book, many of which have been marked.
Topical Files, 1911-1987 (scattered), undated
The Topical Files series (0.1 linear feet and oversize material) consists primarily of photographic and activities-related material. There is also some information from the Theta Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, an alumni and Ann Arbor-based chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha that serves the Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and larger Metro Detroit area and is closely connected with the Epsilon chapter.
Photographs, circa 1890-1980
0.5 linear feet
Photographs (0.5 linear feet, ca. 1890-1980) predominantly depict female students at the university. There are also photographs of women athletes in action, and of the interior of the Michigan League. Many of the photographs were collected as part of the organization's efforts to celebrate their 60th anniversary.
Alvin M. Bentley papers, 1935-1969 (majority within 1950-1968)
104 linear feet — 5 oversize volumes — 1.36 GB (online)