Pi Kappa Omega

Location of collection:

Longwood University

Archives and Special Collections

Greenwood Library

Longwood University

401 Redford Street

Farmville, VA 23909

Contact for questions and access:

Email: specialcollections@longwood.edu

Phone: (434) 395-2432

Fax: (434) 395-2453

Web: digitalcommons.longwood.edu/special

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions to access or use for research purposes.

Summary

Extent:

.95 Linear Feet 1 flat box

Language:

English .

Background

Scope and content:

This collection, which dates from 1918 to 1928, consists of a ledger book that contains the society constitution, by-laws, and membership roster.

Biographical / historical:

Pi Kappa Omega was a local honorary society, organized in 1918, as means of recognition for students, alumni, and faculty who exemplified scholarship, character, and leadership. Additionally, the members were charged with contributing to the intellectual and social life of the campus. Standards for membership in the society were sustained high academic performance as well as exemplification of leadership and morality. The society had three types of membership: student, associate (faculty), and honorary (alumni). Pi Kappa Omega continued on campus until 1968, when the decision was made to merge with the national honor society in Education, Kappa Delta Pi.

Custodial history:

It is unknown when this collection was transferred to the Greenwood Library Archives.