Collection: Whitman College Tau Kappa Epsilon records

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of legal documents, correspondence, memorabilia, publications, alumni and student records related to the Alpha Eta chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon.

Dates

1930-2017

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Tau Kappa Epsilon is an international Greek Letter fraternity that was established at Illinois Wesleyan University in 1899. The Whitman College Chapter, known as Alpha Eta, was chartered from local fraternity, Alpha Omicron Kappa in 1930. Alpha Omicron Kappa had existed since 1925 and was intended to be made into a chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (the fraternity Whitman president Stephen B. Penrose once belonged to), but was deemed too small. Tau Kappa Epsilon, which was rapidly expanding at the time, was happy to absorb the organization.

Extent

1.75 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Alpha Eta chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon was chartered in 1934 as one of Whitman's national greek groups. The collection consists of legal documents, correspondence, memorabilia, publications, alumni and student records related to this fraternity.