Ritual of Alpha Epsilon Iota, Xi Chapter, 1917 June 23

File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The bulk of the materials are correspondences from the national convention of AEI held in Portland, Oregon in 1932, local meeting minutes between 1929 and 1939, and documents from National Convention held in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1940. Specifically, materials of the National Convention in 1932 were assembled as a scrapbook. A few other items include a hand-written ritual book adapted in 1917, index cards including names of Xi chapter members, a photograph pictured in the National Convention in 1940, and one group photograph in a National Convention with no date and place.

Dates

Creation: 1917 June 23

Creator

From the Collection: Alpha Epsilon Iota. Xi Chapter (Creator, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.9 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Note

The Ritual book defines the fraternity name, badge, colors, flower, knock, grip, password, official titles and grand chapter officers. It also describes setting for installation service, rituals of installation of chapter officers, properties for the installation service, rituals of initiation, ceremonial initiation giving the oath, and properties for initiation service. “Adapted at Ann Arbor, Michigan, June 23, 1917” “Copied by Jane Sands Grand Chapter Secretary 1921-23”