Collection: Kappa Alpha Theta, Beta Phi Chapter records (2024)

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Collection ID

00531

Catalog record

1792980

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Summary

Abstract

The Nita-Nee Club, begun in 1922, was the first local women's fraternity group established at Penn State. In 1931 the club became the Beta Phi chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta. The records of the Kappa Alpha Theta, Beta Phi Chapter women's fraternity contain a history, constitution and bylaws, membership lists, minutes, correspondence, programs, photographs, and the quilted kite pin cushion.

Dates

Creation: 1922-2006

Extent

1.75 Linear Feet

Background

Biographical / Historical

A local club, Nita-Nee, which Kappa Alpha Theta chartered, has been in existence since 1922 as the first local women's fraternity group established on the Penn State campus. On 30 May 1931, Kappa Alpha Theta installed its 60th chapter, Beta Phi, at the then Pennsylvania State College.

During the first years of its life, Beta Phi lived in the Stone House, now Elm Cottage. As more and more clubs and fraternities appeared on campus, there were not enough cottages to go around. As a result, the Thetas sold their few possessions in the Spring of 1949, and that fall moved to McElwain Hall.

The fraternity's philanthropy is Court -Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) and their colors are black and gold. The club is also active in Penn State University's Interfraternity Council Dance MaraTHON.

Scope and Contents

The collection contains the records for the Nita-Nee Club, 1922- 1931 (its history, constitution and bylaws, membership lists, correspondence, and meeting minutes) and the Beta Phi chapter (its history, petitions, meeting minutes, membership lists, correspondence, and programs). Also, includes photographs of both groups' members, buildings, intramurals; a 1928 Nita-Nee pin; and 1981 quilted kite pin cushion.

Physical Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Penn State University Libraries catalog via the link above. Archival collections may be housed in offsite storage. For materials stored offsite, please allow 2-3 business days for retrieval.

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Processed by Special Collections staff.

Subjects

Greek letter societies Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Repository Details

Part of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library Repository

https://libraries.psu.edu/specialcollections

Contact:
104 Paterno Library
Penn State University
University Park 16802 USA
(814) 865-1793

spcollections@psu.edu

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for use only by verified members of the fraternity and/or researchers with written permission of the fraternity/sorority.

Copyright Notice

Photocopies of original materials may be made available for research purposes at the discretion of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library. Photocopies or reproductions of original materials may be subject to fees as outlined by the Pennsylvania State University Libraries reproduction policies.

Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Patrons seeking advice on the availability of unpublished materials for publication should consult relevant copyright law and laws of libel.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Kappa Alpha Theta. Beta Phi Chapter records, 00531, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.

Title: Guide to the Kappa Alpha Theta, Beta Phi Chapter records
Status: Published
Author: Prepared by Special Collections Library faculty/staff
Date: 2011
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin

Revision Statements

2021: Lexy deGraffenreid revised the Finding Aid Status and revised standard notes to current standard. She also merged the two abstracts.

Citation

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[Identification of item], Kappa Alpha Theta. Beta Phi Chapter records, 00531, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.

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[Identification of item], Kappa Alpha Theta. Beta Phi Chapter records, 00531, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University. https://archives.libraries.psu.edu/repositories/3/resources/2418 Accessed May 28, 2024.