Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Kappa Theta Chapter records
Collection Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records created by the Kappa Theta chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., which was the first Greek-lettered sorority established by African-American college women. The Kappa Theta chapter was chartered on the University of California, Riverside’s campus on March 27th, 1976. Materials in the collection include a copy of the charter establishing the chapter, and a photograph album of sorority events occurring in 2014.
Photographs in the collection may also include members of the Eta Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc., as some events in 2014 were held jointly by the two chapters.
Dates
- Creation: 1976-2014
Creator
Languages
The collection is in English.
Access
The collection is available for research.
Publication Rights
Copyright has not been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Extent
2.81 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Abstract
This collection consists of records created by the Kappa Theta chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., which was the first Greek-lettered sorority established by African-American college women. The Kappa Theta chapter was chartered on the University of California, Riverside’s campus on March 27th, 1976. Materials in the collection include a copy of the charter establishing the chapter, and a photograph album of sorority events occurring in 2014.
Collection Arrangement
The collection is arranged topically.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Joni Matthews-Wright, 2023.
Processing History
Processed by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian, 2023.
Subject
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Eta Nu Omega Chapter (Riverside, Calif.) (Organization)
- University of California, Riverside. (Organization)
- Title
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Kappa Theta Chapter records
- Status
- Processed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian.
- Date
- 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is in English.
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside CA 92517-5900 USA
specialcollections@ucr.edu