Guide to the Alpha Delta Phi Records,
1956-1966.

Collection Number: 37-4-2101

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
Fax: (607) 255-9524
rareref@cornell.edu
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
Julia Parker
Date completed:
May 2004
EAD encoding:
Julia Parker, May 2004

© 2008 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Alpha Delta Phi records, 1956-1966.
Collection Number:
37-4-2101
Creator:
Alpha Delta Phi.Cornell Chapter.
Quantity:
1.1 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Computer Media, Correspondence, Financial Records, Manuscripts, Publications
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Alpha Delta Phi ephemera.
Language:
Collection material in English

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Secretary's minutes, 1897-1975; constitution and bylaws, with list of members, 1878-1926; correspondence and documents about the sale of property and the settlement of the Martin McVoy, Jr. estate, 1963-1988, and seal imprinter. Also includes "Catalogue of the Alpha Delta Phi, 1932-1956"; THE CAYUGAN, 1964, 1966; brochures containing messages from the faculty advisor and president, 1963-1966; initiation programs, 1964, 1965; membership roster, 1965; and photographs.
Also, inscribed copy of Memorial of Samuel Eels, the founder of Alpha Delta Phi, 1873.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Alpha Delta Phi.
Cornell University--Societies, etc.

Titles:
Cayugan.

Subjects:
Greek letter societies.
Initiations (into trades, societies, etc.)
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Alpha Delta Phi records, #37-4-2101. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
Not all the material in the collection is covered by this guide.
CONTAINER LIST

Description
Container
Series I. Correspondence
Letter 1869
Box 1 Folder 12
Letter 1904
Box 1 Folder 13
Series II. Printed materials
Miscellaneous publications
 Box 1 Folder 1
Catalogue of the Alpha Delta Phi 1832-1956 1956
Box 1 Folder 2
Catalogue of the Alpha Delta Phi (2 copies) 1851
Box 1 Folder 3
Cornellian 1878-1879
Box 1 Folder 4
Oration delivered before the Biennial Convention of the Alpha Delta Phi Society, Samuel Eells 1839
Box 1 Folder 5
Convention addresses (also 1 floppy disk) 1889-1891
Box 1 Folder 6
Cornell University Record of the Class of 1877, 1873-1923 1923
Box 1 Folder 7
outlines on a course in history, Andrew D. White 1872
Box 1 Folder 8
Alpha Delta Phi twenty-fifth anniversary 1858
Box 1 Folder 9
Miscellaneous printed items 1840-1969
Box 1 Folder 10
Miscellaneous printed materials and forms 1908-1957 19--
Box 1 Folder 11
Miscellaneous printed materials 1901-1995 19--
Box 3
Series III. Fraternity Documents
Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity at Cornell University - Constitution and By Laws 1878--
Box 2 Folder 1
Secretary's minute book [Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity at Cornell University - Alumni Corporation Minutes] 1897-1940
Box 2 Folder 2
Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity at Cornell University - Alumni Corporation Minutes 1940-1962
Box 2 Folder 3
Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity at Cornell University - Alumni Corporation Minutes 1963-1975
Box 2 Folder 4
Financial notes, correspondence, photocopy of agreement with Cornell University 1954-1973
Box 2 Folder 5
Legal documents 1963-1988
Box 2 Folder 6
Adelphic Fund Drive 1985-1986
Box 2 Folder 7
Embosser 19--
Box 2
Memorial of Samuel Eells 1873
Box 14
Series III. Photographs and negatives
Photographs and 2 unidentified negatives 1872-1955
Box 3 Folder 1
Photographs 1967-2000 19--
Box 4
Photographs 1926 1939 19--
Box 5
Photograph album 19--
Box 6
Photographs 1923-2003 19--
Box 7
Photographs 19--
Box 14
Series IV. Drawings
Sketches 1980 19--
Box 5