Alpha Zeta Records Alpha Zeta Alpha Zeta The Alpha Zeta Records document the history and activities of the South Dakota Chapter of Alpha Zeta, an honorary agricultural fraternity established at South Dakota State College in 1924. The collection encompasses extensive correspondence related to the chapter’s formation, including the original 1924 charter certificate, and various versions of local and national constitutions and by-laws. It contains newsletters, brochures, and publications such as the Alpha Zeta Newsletter (1948–1960), Prairie Winds alumni newsletters (1980s), and reports from national biennial conclaves dating from 1929 to 1966. Included are comprehensive reports from the South Dakota Chapter to the national fraternity spanning 1931 to 1987, such as monthly meeting minutes, semester membership and initiate reports, and officer reports. The collection also preserves local materials: pledge and new member manuals, membership directories, examination records, songs, awards certificates, and memorabilia like banners and scrapbooks. Photographic materials consist of loose color and black-and-white photos documenting initiations, social events, awards ceremonies, and group portraits from the late 20th century. Membership cards, both individual and blank, dating from 1924 onward are also part of the collection. This archival resource provides a rich and detailed record of the chapter’s evolution, its members, and its role within agricultural education and leadership development over nearly a century. This collection is a resource for the study of agricultural education, student leadership development, and fraternal organizations at South Dakota State University and nationally. It offers valuable insights into the social, academic, and community-oriented functions of Alpha Zeta as a prominent agricultural fraternity. The records reflect the local chapter’s commitment to fostering agricultural leadership, academic excellence, and service, documenting its growth, challenges, and community involvement through multiple decades. 1919-1982 2.0 linear feet (1 records box, 1 oversize box) http://137.216.132.72/index.php//UA-35-18-Alpha-Zeta-Records SDSU-Archives UA 035.18 eng http://137.216.132.72/index.php//south-dakota-state-university-archives-and-special-collections-2 South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections __Information request form:__ [Ask Us!](https://www.sdstate.edu/sdsu-archives-special-collections/researcher-registration-form) [In Copyright](http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/) This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). Materials in this collection may be subject to Title 17, Section 108 of the United States Copyright Act. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with copyright, privacy, trademark, and other applicable rights for their intended use. Obtaining all necessary permissions is the user's responsibility. Written authorization from the copyright and/or other rights holders is required for publication, distribution, or any use of protected materials beyond what is permitted under fair use. .sdstate.edu/sdsu-archives-and-special-collections/researcher-registration-form) __The collection is open for research, but please note__ that the materials in the Archives do not circulate and can only be used In the SDSU Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Please contact us in advance so we can prepare for your visit. If you cannot visit the Archives in person, please reach out to us. We will do our best to help you find the information you need. In most cases, the materials in this collection have not been digitized and are not available online. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections supports access to the materials in its collections. However, access to some items may be restricted due to their fragile condition, donor agreements, or other considerations. If you would like to know more about the contents of the collection, please contact the SDSU Archives at: __Telephone:__ 605-688-5094 __Email:__ arcrefs@sdstate.edu