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Alpha Kappa Alpha collection

 Collection
Identifier: 17/03/06

Scope and Contents

This collection contains one undated sheet listing various events being held in recognition of Black History Month at the University of Northern Iowa. Alpha Kappa Alpha was a cosponsor of the events.

Dates

  • Undated

Creator

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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy or similar laws, and the Iowa Open Records Law (see Iowa Code ยง 22.7). Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Northern Iowa assumes no responsibility.

Biographical / Historical

Alpha Kappa Alpha was a sorority at the University of Northern Iowa, founded in 1981. It was a chapter of the national Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, which was founded at Howard University in 1908.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Bibliography

"About."Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Accessed September 14, 2021. "https://aka1908.com/about".

Processing Information

Collection processed and finding aid written by Archival Processor Tessa Wakefield, September 2021.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository