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University of Utah Friars Club records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2736

Scope and Contents

The University of Utah Friars club records (1926-1930) contains Friar News, volumes 1-5, club sheet music and stationary, and a club seal embosser.

Dates

  • 1926-1930

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Historical Note

The Friars club was a fraternity first created by former University of Utah president, John A. Widtsoe,in 1920 for returning LDS missionaries. It later merged with Delta Phi and was renamed in 1931 and again renamed Delta Phi Kappa 1961. Delta Phi Kappa created an endowment that provided scholarships to both LDS men and women students. In 1978, Delta Phi Kappa merged with Sigma Gamma Chi.

(Historical note quoted from: Sigma Gamma Chi. University of Utah. http://www.cc.utah.edu/~jet1771/SGC/History.htm.)

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Abstract

The University of Utah Friars Club records (1926-1930) contains Friar News, volumes 1-5, club sheet music, stationary, and a club seal embosser. The Friars Club was a fraternity first created by former University of Utah president, John A. Widtsoe, in 1920 for returning LDS missionaries. It later merged with Delta Phi and was renamed in 1931 and again renamed Delta Phi Kappa 1961. In 1978, Delta Phi Kappa merged with Sigma Gamma Chi.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Marie Irvine in 2013.

Processing Information

Processed by Chelsea Olsen in 2014.
Title
Inventory of the University of Utah Friars Club records
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Chelsea Olsen.
Date
2014 (last modified: 2020)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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