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By Edward Nagurny, Abby Kopp, Colin Halpin, and Cliff Hight
Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
These records document the Alpha Rho chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, national extension honor society, at Kansas State University from 1930 to 2016. Types of material include programs, constitutions, newsletters, chapter history, minutes, financial information, membership listings, autobiographies, scrapbooks, and photographic materials. Some records from the 1990s are in digital format.
Biographical Note
The Alpha Rho chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi was chartered March 21, 1930 under the direction of Dean Harry Umberger. The original chapter consisted of thirty members. Their vision is to lead the Extension System in promoting and supporting professionalism in Extension.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Morse Department of Special Collections
Accruals:
06/25/1998; 08/24/2000; 05/20/2014; 01/13/2015; 02/02/2015; 06/30/2015; 11/11/2015
Alternate Extent Statement:
Records also include 2.5MB of electronic files.
Access Restrictions:
No restrictions.
Use Restrictions:
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Physical Access Note:
No restrictions.
Technical Access Note:
The digital files on computer disks will require appropriate computer hardware and software.
Acquisition Source:
Epsilon Sigma Phi, Alpha Rho chapter
Acquisition Method:
Donation.
Separated Materials:
The Epsilon Sigma Phi yearbooks (1929–1958) were transferred to the library's main circulating collection.
Preferred Citation:
[Item title], [item date], Epsilon Sigma Phi, Alpha Rho chapter, records, Box [number], Folder [number or title], Morse Department of Special Collections, Kansas State University Libraries.
Processing Information:
Graduate research assistant Edward Nagurny input some existing descriptive information in February 2015. Student assistant Abby Kopp and university archivist Cliff Hight completed processing of this collection and furthered described it throughout 2015. Student assistant Colin Halpin processed an accrual in April 2016.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
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Series 1: Chapter Materials],
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Series 2: Administrative Records],
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Series 3: Membership Records],
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Series 4: Scrapbooks and Photographic Materials],
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Series 5: Printed Materials],
[All]
- Series 1: Chapter Materials

- Box 1

- Folder 1: 1930

- Folder 2: 1931

- Folder 3: 1932

- Folder 4: 1933

- Folder 5: 1934

- Folder 6: 1935

- Folder 7: 1936

- Folder 8: 1937

- Folder 9: 1938

- Folder 10: 1939

- Folder 11: 1940

- Folder 12: 1941

- Folder 13: 1942

- Folder 14: 1943

- Folder 15: 1944

- Folder 16: 1945

- Folder 17: 1946

- Folder 18: 1947

- Folder 19: 1948

- Folder 20: 1949

- Folder 21: 1950

- Folder 22: 1951

- Folder 23: 1952

- Folder 24: 1953

- Folder 25: 1954

- Folder 26: 1955

- Folder 27: 1956

- Folder 28: 1957

- Folder 29: 1958

- Folder 30: 1959

- Folder 31: 1960

- Folder 32: 1961

- Folder 33: 1962

- Folder 34: 1963

- Box 2

- Folder 1: 1964

- Folder 2: 1965

- Folder 3: 1966

- Folder 4: 1967

- Folder 5: 1968

- Folder 6: 1969

- Folder 7: 1970

- Folder 8: 1971

- Folder 9: 1972

- Folder 10: 1973

- Folder 11: 1974

- Folder 12: 1975

- Folder 13: 1976

- Folder 14: 1977

- Folder 15: 1978

- Folder 16: 1979

- Folder 17: 1980

- Folder 18: 1981

- Folder 19: 1982

- Folder 20: 1983

- Folder 21: 1984

- Folder 22: 1985

- Folder 23: 1986

- Folder 24: 1987

- Folder 25: 1988

- Folder 26: 1989

- Box 4

- Folder 31: Chapter Materials, 1992–1997

- Folder 32: Chapter Materials, 1993–1998

- Folder 33: Chapter Materials, 2003

- Folder 34: Chapter Materials, 2004–2010

- Folder 35: Chapter Materials, 2008–2009

- Folder 36: Chapter Materials, 2010

- Folder 37: Chapter Materials, 2012

- Folder 38: Chapter Materials, 2014–2015

- Box 5

- Folder 1: Chapter Materials, 2015–2016

- Folder 2: Chapter Materials, 2015–2016

- Folder 5: Chapter Materials, 2000

- Series 2: Administrative Records

- Box 2

- Folder 27: Beginning History, circa 1930–1950

- Folder 28: Epsilon Sigma Phi, circa 1931–1992

- Folder 29: Kansas Extension Workers Association, Old File Material, 1936–1942

- Folder 30: Record of Initiation to Membership, 1950–1959

- Folder 31: Award Applications, circa 1990

- Folder 32: Extension Recognition Forms

- Box 3

- Item 21: Minutes; Book I, 21 March 1930–8 November 1939

- Item 22: Minutes; Book II, 31 October 1940–4 November 1953

- Folder 24: Minutes, 26 May 1954–26 October 1966

- Folder 25: Minutes, 20 January 1967–17 October 1989

- Folder 30: Floppy Disks, 1994–2004

- Files on these disks include: Newsletters 1999-2004, Awards (1995), and Programs (1994-1995).
- Folder 23: Ledger; Financial and Membership Information, circa 1930–1946

- Folder 31: Financial and membership information, circa 1930–1955

- Box 4

- Folder 3: Professionalism Committee (1)

- Folder 4: Professionalism Committee (2)

- Folder 5: Professionalism Committee (3)

- Folder 6: Professionalism Committee (4)

- Folder 7: Professionalism Committee (5)

- Folder 8: Professionalism Committee (6)

- Folder 9: Chapter Handbook (1)

- Folder 10: Chapter Handbook (2)

- Folder 11: Chapter Handbook (3)

- Folder 22: Correspondence, 1998

- Folder 23: Correspondence, 2000

- Folder 24: Correspondence, 2001

- Folder 25: Chapter History

- Folder 26: Annual Reports, 1988–1992

- Folder 27: Annual Reports, 1986–1999

- Folder 28: Programs, 1991, 1997

- Folder 29: Programs (Award Banquets), 1978–2008

- Folder 30: Programs, 1988–2009

- Box 5

- Folder 6: Financial Reports, 1996–2010

- Folder 7: Board Minutes, 1999–2008

- Folder 8: Annual Reports, 1996–2009

- Series 3: Membership Records

- Box 2

- Folder 33: Inactive Members; "A", 1930–1980

- Folder 34: Inactive Members; "B", 1930–1980

- Folder 35: Inactive Members; "C", 1930–1980

- Folder 36: Inactive Members; "D", 1930–1980

- Folder 37: Inactive Members; "E", 1930–1980

- Folder 38: Inactive Members; "F", 1930–1980

- Folder 39: Inactive Members; "G", 1930–1980

- Folder 40: Inactive Members; "H", 1930–1980

- Folder 41: Inactive Members; "I", 1930–1980

- Folder 42: Inactive Members; "J", 1930–1980

- Box 3

- Folder 1: Inactive Members; "K", 1930–1980

- Folder 2: Inactive Members; "L", 1930–1980

- Folder 3: Inactive Members; "M", 1930–1980

- Folder 4: Inactive Members; "N", 1930–1980

- Folder 5: Inactive Members; "O", 1930–1980

- Folder 6: Inactive Members; "P", 1930–1980

- Folder 7: Inactive Members; "Q", 1930–1980

- Folder 8: Inactive Members; "R", 1930–1980

- Folder 9: Inactive Members; "S", 1930–1980

- Folder 10: Inactive Members; "T", 1930–1980

- Folder 11: Inactive Members; "U", 1930–1980

- Folder 12: Inactive Members; "V", 1930–1980

- Folder 13: Inactive Members; "W", 1930–1980

- Folder 14: Inactive Members; "Y", 1930–1980

- Folder 15: Inactive Members; "Z", 1930–1980

- Box 4

- Folder 12: Member List (1)

- Folder 13: Member List (2)

- Folder 14: Member List (3)

- Folder 15: Member List (4)

- Folder 16: Member List (5)

- Folder 17: Former Members

- Folder 18: Autobiography (1)

- Folder 19: Autobiography (2)

- Folder 20: Autobiography (3)

- Folder 21: Autobiography (4)

- Box 5

- Folder 3: Past Members, 2005

- Folder 4: Initiation Records, 1934–2004

- Series 4: Scrapbooks and Photographic Materials

- Box 3

- Folder 16: Highlights, 1930–1948

- Folder 17: Highlights, 1950–1956

- Item 18: Highlights, 1957–1961

- Item 19: Highlights, 1962–1966

- Item 20: Highlights, 1967–1971

- Folder 27: Slides (Certificates and Key)

- Folder 28: Photos (1)

- Folder 29: Photos (2)

- Series 5: Printed Materials

- Box 3

- Folder 26: Printer's block ("Professional Outlook" mast head)

- Box 4

- Folder 1: Professional Outlook, 1990–1991

- Folder 2: Newsletters, 1991–2001

Browse by Series:
[
Series 1: Chapter Materials],
[
Series 2: Administrative Records],
[
Series 3: Membership Records],
[
Series 4: Scrapbooks and Photographic Materials],
[
Series 5: Printed Materials],
[All]