Epsilon Sigma Phi, Alpha Rho chapter, records, 1930–2016 | Morse Department of Special Collections

By Edward Nagurny, Abby Kopp, Colin Halpin, and Cliff Hight

Collection Overview

Title: Epsilon Sigma Phi, Alpha Rho chapter, records, 1930–2016

Primary Creator: Epsilon Sigma Phi, Alpha Rho chapter (1930–)

Extent: 6.25 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection is organized into 5 series: 1) Chapter Materials, chronological 1930–2016 (incomplete), 2) Administrative Records including minutes and financial information, 3) Membership Records sorted alphabetically, 4) Scrapbooks and Photographic Material, and 5) Printed Materials.

Date Acquired: 06/25/1998. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Kansas State University history - Affiliated organization records

Languages: English

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

Kansas State University history - Affiliated organization records

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 access restrictions: All materials are available for research.

Use Restrictions: The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Physical Access Note: Original materials available during open hours of repository and any digitized materials that are online are available with Internet access.

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:

[Series 1: Chapter Materials],
[Series 2: Administrative Records],
[Series 3: Membership Records],
[Series 4: Scrapbooks and Photographic Materials],
[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