The Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society was founded at Northwestern University in 1918. In 1929 Grinnell College became the thirteenth college to join the organization and was named the Nu Chapter. Pi Kappa Lambda represents the field of music as a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (like Phi Beta Kappa). Activities include an annual initiation service and a Biennial National Convention. The Nu Chapter at Grinnell College was declared inactive in 1970 due to a lack of interest.
Chapter officers, 1958 and 1961: list of, and minutes from the 17th Biennial Convention.
Concert programs, 1954 and 1957
Constitution, 1950-1958: history of Pi Kappa Lambda, national constitution (1950, 1954, 1956, and 1958), and by-laws [for 1948 and 1952 constitutions, see folder 10]
Correspondence, 1928-1977: with national chapter and other chapters.
Girl's and Women's Glee Clubs, 1957: 50th anniversary celebration program. 6. Handbooks and information, 1953, 1954, and 1969
Initiation service rituals, 1946, 1959-1969: scripts from services.
Meeting minutes, 1929-1969 (red book, "Records")
Membership, 1939-1962: list, membership dues receipts.
Records, 1925-1952: 1st-13th biennial conventions, report of the president, report of the treasurer, membership by chapters, constitution.
Records, index, 1925-1952.
Treasurers records, 1930-1958: expenses, dues paid (red book, "Journal")
