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Historical Note: In February 1918 the Grinnell College Cap & Gown Society was organized; in 1937 it affiliated with Mortar Board and retained the name for its chapter name. The honor society is active on campus and in the community with service projects. Includes membership lists, annual reports, meeting minutes, information booklets, and correspondence. Provenance: Donated to the Archives late 1980s; and by Susan Ferguson in 1997.

Grinnell College's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa was established on September 12, 1907.  As the second chapter authorized in the state, it is designated as Beta of Iowa.  This collection includes records, office files, correspondence, and other materials documenting the work of the chapter.  The bulk of the collection covers the dates 1946-1988.

The Pub Club existed from 1973-1986 as a non-profit private club, located in Main basement adjacent to Gardner Lounge, having the "primary goal of providing a relaxed, social gathering place for members of the College community...providing a soft atmosphere with low-key entertainment... and serving beer and non-alcoholic beverages." Provenance: John Worley, 1988

The contents of this series include photographs and graphics used in the Scarlet and Black. Files are arranged chronologically. Provenance: Donated to the Archives by Tanya Hedges, 1996 yearbook editor, September, 1996.

Professor David Jordan organized and directed the project to gather historical information about the college, with special focus on alumni and the influence of Grinnell College on their lives. Students in Mr Jordan's seminars researched college history and conducted oral interviews with alumni who were within geographical areas interveiwers could reach or who came to alumni reunions. This collection consists of the tapes as well as typed transcripts of these interviews arranged alphabetically by alumni names.

Members of the SGA transferred papers to the Archives at various times beginning in 1989. Generally the papers were in random order, many undated, in which case they are filed with adjacent papers. Some items may, thererfore, be incorrectly placed; this could be corrected by checking dates when events mentioned in the papers occurred, dates when named people (if any) were enrolled. The collection is arranged in approximate chronological order and by subject with original folder labels (plus dates) where possible.

SOL Mission Statement: To address the specialized needs of all Latino students by providing referrals, creating resource, developing leadership training, and supporting their unique cultural and social needs.

Their name was formerly Student Organization of Latinos/Latinas.

SPARC oversees student publications and operations of the campus radio station. It serves under the President of the College and is comprised of students, faculty, and ex-officio members functioning in an advisory capacity. The committee is responsible for hiring media staff, budgeting, and oversight of daily media operations. Provenance: Brent Dexter, Chair of SPARC, after consultation with Dean of Students. December 1994.

Also listed in the library catalog with complete contents.