The records of the Alpha Omega Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order contain correspondence, publications, information on pledging, membership rosters, information on the chapter house, and other general information about the fraternity and its activities.
North Carolina State's chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order - the Alpha Omega Chapter - was established in or before 1937. The chapter remained active as of 2004, but may have since disbanded.
The Kappa Alpha Order was founded in 1865 at Washington College (now Washington and Lee University) in Virginia. Robert E. Lee, then president of the college, was the inspiration for the fraternity, which was founded on the principles of honor, chivalry, and gentility. Though the Order has grown to include chapters across the country, chapter membership was originally limited to Southern states, and the fraternity became known as the "Southern Fraternity." North Carolina State's chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order - the Alpha Omega Chapter - was established in or before 1937. The chapter remained active as of 2004, but may have since disbanded.
The records of the Alpha Omega Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order contain correspondence, publications, information on pledging, membership rosters, information on the chapter house, and other general information about the fraternity and its activities. Materials range in date from 1937 to 1983.
Materials are arranged alphabetically by topic.
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[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Omega Chapter Records, UA 021.470, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Transferred by the Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Omega Chapter
Processed by Cate Putirskis, 2008 July
Encoded by Cate Putirskis, 2008 July
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[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Omega Chapter Records, UA 021.470, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.