Quo Vadis Chapter of Mortar Board Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: OGLMC-617

Scope and Contents

The Quo Vadis Chapter of Mortar Board Records date from 1922 to 1985 and consist of materials related to both the local and national organization. The majority of the collection regards the Quo Vadis Chapter and consists of membership information, annual reports, meeting minutes and financial material. Material from the national level includes membership handbooks, the constitution and by-laws, proceedings from national conferences, and publications.

Dates

created: 1922-1985
Other: Date acquired: 04/27/1981

Creator

Quo Vadis Chapter of Mortar Board (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

Mortar Board is a national honorary and service organization for university seniors. The society was originally formed in 1918, expressly for women. The Quo Vadis Chapter at the University of North Dakota was organized in 1922, and officially became a part of the national organization in October 1932. In 1976, men were first allowed into the Mortar Board society. The purpose of the Mortar Board society is six-fold: to promote college loyalty, to advance the spirit of service and fellowship among university students, to maintain a high level of scholarship, to recognize and encourage leadership, to stimulate and develop a finer type of college student, and to provide for cooperation between societies. Mortar Board is known for its community service projects, especially its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Drive. The society also conducts an annual Spring service campaign.

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