The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, which was established in 1929, is a professional honorary Society of women educators. The Society promotes professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education. Membership is by invitation only and considered a prestigious honor with a variety of benefits and privileges.
Custodial History
The document was in the possession of Merle Orth, Chair of the Archives Committee for the chapter prior to its donation to the McKee Archives.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of the organizational charter of the Brandon chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
Notes
History/Bio information taken from the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International webpage: http://www.dkg.org/site/c.meJMIOOwErH/b.5815955/k.E082/About_DKG.htm [October 5, 2012]. Description by Tom Mitchell.
Although the Archives has handbooks dating back to 1907, these directories were not student run. The handbook became a student publication in 1935.
Scope and Content
Sub sub series consists of student handbooks.
Box 1 contains handbooks for the years 1907, 1914, 1927, 1937 to 1938, 1940 to 1945, 1948 to 1951, 1957 to 1965, 1967 to 1974, 1976, 1981 to 1982 and 1984.
Box 2 contains handbooks for the years 1985 to 1992, 1994, and 1996.
Storage Location
RG 6 Brandon University fonds
Series 14: BUSU
14.5 BUSU Publications
