Lambda Alpha International records, 1931-1986.

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Lambda Alpha International records, 1931-1986.

Early records consist of a scrapbook of clippings and memorabilia, 1931-1933, and membership lists. Other records of the organization date from 1949 to the present and consist of the charter, constitution, bylaws and materials concerning fraternity history, and bylaws of regional chapters. Also, financial records; correspondence of the presidents' secretaries; chapter records including notices and reports of meetings; agendas and minutes of business and special meetings, and membership data; photographs and publications, including the fraternity journal, newsletters, and yearbooks. Includes records of the Land Economics Foundation and information on the various Biennial Congresses of Lambda Alpha.

6.9 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7910333

Cornell University Library

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Lambda Alpha International

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Lambda Alpha International, formerly the International Fraternity of Lambda Alpha, was established on February 23, 1931 at Northwestern University by a group of students of land economics and real estate as an honorary professional fraternity to foster the study of land economics. The first chapter, the Ely Chapter in Chicago, was named after Dr. Richard T. Ely for his role as "Father of Land Economics." Other chapters include the George Washington Chapter, Washington, D.C.; the Dixie States Cha...

Land Economics Foundation.

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