The materials in this collection document the organizational structure and cultural activities of the Athenian Literary Society. Included are the constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, graduation programs, and play programs, both independently produced and in collaboration with other literary societies. These materials provide insight into the society’s internal governance and its contributions to campus cultural life.

The collection highlights the role of the Athenian Literary Society in fostering literary, theatrical, and oratorical skills among students. Its collaborations with other societies illustrate a broader tradition of cooperative intellectual and cultural engagement in early campus life.

Programs

Ledger

This collection primarily consists of meeting minutes and several versions of the Stakota Club constitution. The minutes document roll calls, pledges, club business, and the nomination and election of officers. Also included are records of club activities, correspondence, and a list of secretary duties from 1967–1968.

These materials provide insight into the internal operations, leadership structure, and spirited activities of a co-ed student organization that promoted school spirit at South Dakota State University from the 1940s through the 1960s.