Theta Alpha Phi
Administrative History
The Theta Alpha Phi National Theatre Honors Fraternity (est. 1919) was founded at Oklahoma A∓M College in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and selects students for membership who have shown mastery in the theatre arts.
The Theta Alpha Phi National Theatre Honors Fraternity, founded in 1919, is the oldest theatre honor society in the world. Established at Oklahoma A&p; College in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Theta Alpha Phi is an American honors society which recognizes students who have achieved excellence in the theatre arts. Unlike other honors societies, Theta Alpha Phi expects only expertise in drama; academic prowess is not a requirement for membership. Undergraduate or graduate students who exhibit proficiency in theatre arts are welcome to join Theta Alpha Phi, provided that these students attend a college or university which has a chapter of the honor society.
Citation:
Wikipedia, Jan. 23, 2013: (Theta Alpha Phi National Theatre Honors Fraternity, fuller form of name; founded 1919 at Oklahoma A&M College; oldest theatre honor society; recognizes students for excellence in drama; membership based on skill rather than academics; undergraduate and graduate students welcome to join chapters at their schools)Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Theta Alpha Phi records
Contains letters, membership records, programs, announcements, course catalogs, and lists of eligible faculty and students from various universities in the nation petitioning charter membership in Theta Alpha Phi.
Theta Alpha Phi records
Contains correspondence, minutes of meetings, reports, financial and membership records, magazines, and awards. The materials relate to the function, activities, and organization of the Theta Alpha Phi fraternity in the United States.
Utah Beta Chapter photographs
Contains scrapbooks and records of the Brigham Young University Utah Beta Chapter of the Theta Alpha Phi drama society including programs and snapshots of various productions.
Utah Beta Chapter records
Contains correspondence, newsletters, play programs, minutes of meetings, and miscellaneous items. The materials relate to the function, activities, and organization of the Utah Beta Chapter fraternity at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
Utah Beta Chapter records
Contains materials relating to the Utah Beta Chapter at Brigham Young University (BYU) ranging from 1924 to 2006. The materials deal with the Theta Alpha Phi Drama Society's Utah Beta Chapter at BYU. The materials include scrapbooks, production slides, attendance and financial records, minutes from Beta Chapter meetings, and programs from induction ceremonies.