Overview of the Collection
Western Reserve Historical Society
Kappa Kappa Gamma Cleveland East Alumnae Association
Kappa Kappa Gamma Cleveland East Alumnae Association Records, Series II
0.20 linear feet (1 container)
The Kappa Kappa Gamma Cleveland Alumnae Association (1901-present) was founded in 1901 as the Cleveland Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma in Cleveland, Ohio. The early goal was to demonstrate women's ability of intellectual advancement equal to that of men. In 1938 a Cleveland West Shore Alumnae Association was chartered, causing the name of the Cleveland Alumnae Association to be changed to the Cleveland East Alumnae Association. Around 2003, the Cleveland chapters merged, changing the name back to the Cleveland Alumnae Association. The Cleveland Alumnae Association follows a path set by the parent organization of first supporting its sisters, then participating in local service projects and finally, supporting the greater good. With these goals in mind, they act in a support and advisory role for the undergraduate chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at John Carroll University, Eta Zeta. They also participate in several philanthropic activities. The collection consists of budgets, correspondence, financial reports, histories, and a scrapbook.
MS 5306
The records are in English
closed stacks1966-2008
Scope and ContentThe Kappa Kappa Gamma Cleveland East Alumnae Association Records, Series II, 1966-2008, consist of budgets, correspondence financial reports, histories, and a scrapbook.
This collection is of value to researchers interested in women's groups and their growth and change in the twentieth century to the present-both nationwide and more specifically in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. Those especially interested in the birth and growth of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity and its alumnae association in the Cleveland, Ohio area will find this collection useful. The collection documents activities and philanthropic work. The reports and financial documents illustrate the administrative history of the organization while the scrapbook focuses more on events and social activities. Those interested in the Mary Barkley/Bess Kubek Scholarship history will find this collection particularly useful.
Statement of ArrangementThe collection is arranged alphabetically by document type and then chronologically.
Related MaterialThe researcher should also consult MS 5153 Kappa Kappa Gamma Cleveland East Alumnae Association Records.
Processing InformationProcessed by Margaret Burzynski-Bays in 2015.
Restrictions on AccessNone.
Preferred Citation[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 5306 Kappa Kappa Gamma Cleveland East Alumnae Association Records, Series II, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio
Acquisition InformationGift of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Cleveland East Alumnae Association in 2015.
Indexing TermsThe following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects:Greek letter societies -- Ohio -- Cleveland.Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Charities.Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs.Organizations/Corporations:Kappa Kappa Gamma. Cleveland Alumnae Association.Kappa Kappa Gamma -- History.Detailed Description of The CollectionKappa Kappa Gamma Cleveland East Alumnae Association Records, Series II1966-200811Financial documents, including budgets, audit reports, and treasurer reports1986-200412History, book club196613History and correspondence, Mary Barkley/Bess Kubek Scholarship Fund1986-200814Scrapbook, including reports, photographs, membership lists, and newsletters1989-1990