University of Central Florida Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Records, 1969-2008
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- University of Central Florida. Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Abstract:
- This collection contains booklets, magazines, pamphlets, and invitations relating to the fraternity and sorority life at UCF.
- Extent:
- 2 boxes 1.5 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Records, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
Background
- Scope and content:
Series I: Administrative Files, 1969-1998 contains constitutions and bylaws of the different years, correspondence, committee responsibilities, Greek council reports, Greek week rules and regulations, historical time line, and meeting minutes.
Series II: Rush Week, 1969-2008 contains brochures, booklets, and invitations.
- Biographical / historical:
The fraternity and sorority organizations were founded in 1969 at the Florida Technological University, later known as University of Central Florida in 1978. These organizations abide by their own constitutions and bylaws, as well as rules and regulations. One of the most important events that each organization holds twice a year is Rush Week. Rush Week is a formal recruitment of new members for the different fraternities and sororities. During Rush Week, there are activities and events that allow the potential candidates to get to know each organization and determine which one is the best fit for them.
- Acquisition information:
- Janell Brabonec transferred these materials to the University of Central Florida Libraries, Special Collection and University Archives in 2009 (CFU2009_10).
- Processing information:
Collection processed by and finding aid prepared by Kristin Miller in 2009. The materials are placed in acid free folders and boxes. The staples were replaced with plastic paperclips, and the photographs were placed in archival sleeves. Additional work done by Angiemarie Villafane and Nadeen Kiwan in 2015, resulting in edition 2. Photographs were removed and placed in the University Photograph Collection. The finding aid was placed into Archon, with adjustments made for Archon and resulting in edition 3, by Mary Rubin in 2015. The acquisition method field and the subjects were updated by Kryslynn Collazo in 2018, resulting in edition 4.
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged in two series. Series I contains administrative files and is arranged in alphabetical order and Series II contains items pertaining to Rush Week and is arranged chronologically.
- Accruals:
Collection Identifier: CFU2009_10
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The entire collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
- Preferred citation:
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Records, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
- Location of this collection:
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John C. Hitt Library12701 Pegasus Drive, Building 2OrlandoFL32816-8030USA
