Collection: Omicron Delta Kappa records

Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, was founded at the University of Maryland on February 2, 1927. The society values five areas of leadership -- scholarship; athletics; campus or community service; journalism, speech, and mass media; and creative and performing arts. The records of ODK include membership rosters, correspondence, minutes, bylaws, financial informations, newsletters, programs, and newspaper clippings, as well as information about the initiatiate selection process, ODK annual awards, conferences, and special events. The records also document the 1997 construction and dedication of the ODK fountain on McKeldin Mall. Materials related to the fountain consist of photographs, correspondence, architectural drawings, and a banner signed by the dedication attendees.

Inventories have been prepared for portions of this collection, and can be found in the "Additional Description" section of this finding aid.

Dates

1927-2003
Majority of material found within 1974-2000

Use and Access to Collection

This collection contains audiovisual materials. Items that cannot be used in the Special Collections reading room or are too fragile for researchers require that a digital copy be made prior to use. If you would like to access these materials, please contact us prior to your visit, so we may determine the proper steps to be taken.

Conditions Governing Use

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