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Intercollegiate Knights, Ball and Chain Chapter records

 Collection
Identifier: MG 398

Scope and Contents

Scrapbooks (1932-1957), report forms, certificates, lists of members, by-laws, and duties of officers (1982-1983) of this University of Idaho service fraternity.

Dates

  • Creation: 1932-1983

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

The Knights of the Hook, founded in 1919 at University of Washington, is a national service fraternity that exists mostly in the western United States. In 1922, the University of Washington, along with Montana State University, University of Montana, Washington State College (WSC, now University / WSU), University of Idaho, and University of Oregon created the Intercollegiate Knights. The University of Idaho chapter, named the Ball and Chain, worked closely with the women’s organization, the Spurs.

Extent

1.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection includes information on the Intercollegiate Knights at the University of Idaho, including constitutions, membership lists, officer expectations, conference programs, and census’. It also includes two scrapbooks filled with photos, newspaper clippings, and other memorabilia.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials transferred from Student Services in November 1989.

Title
Guide to Intercollegiate Knights, Ball and Chain Chapter records
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Knox Carter.
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository