Pi Kappa Delta
Dates
- 1880-present
Creator
- Pi Kappa Delta (Organization)
Biographical / Historical
Pi Kappa Delta was installed at IWU on May 20, 1914.
"Pi Kappa Delta, which was found ed in 1912, is the second largest Forensic Fraternity. This fraternity has as its purpose "to stimulate progress in, and to promote the interests of Intercollegiate Oratory, Debate and Public Speaking by encouraging a spirit of intercollegiate fellowship, of brotherly co-operation and interest, and by conferring upon
deserving candidates a badge of distinction and honor, varied and graduated according to merit and achievement." The badge of this fraternity is a gold key, which shall denote the different degrees of merit." --The Illinois Wesleyan Argus, 04/15/1914, pg. 194-195
"The fraternity plans to have a series of monthly meetings, devoted to such topics as public speaking, debate, and oratory. This will be in charge of Professor Somerville of the English
Department." --The Illinois Wesleyan Argus, 10/28/1914, pg. 39
Extent
6 Volumes : 4 folders & 2 books
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Pi Kappa Delta (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Illinois Wesleyan University Archives Repository
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Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington IL 61701 US
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