Brigham Young University fraternity artifacts, [ca. 1948-1950].

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Brigham Young University fraternity artifacts, [ca. 1948-1950].

Includes paddle used during Hansen's initiation into the Tausig (Tau Sigma) social unit at Brigham Young University. Contains several signatures of active members, gathered by Hansen as a pledge (prospective member). Also includes Hansen's Tausig membership certificate, 9 January 1848, and membership cards for Tau Sigma, Phi Alpha Theta, and Intercollegiate Knights. Also includes sew-on cloth emblem for Intercollegiate Knights. Cover letter, 14 June 1996, contains additional information about the Tausig paddle.

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