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University of Michigan chapter of the scholastic honorary society Mortar Board. The bulk of the records date from the 1920s through the 1950s, and include organizational constitutions; membership rolls; treasury and project reports; press clippings; and organizational histories.

The records of the Michigan chapter of Mortar Board span the years 1906 to 2008, but consist primarily of materials from 1920 through 1956. The collection is organized under a single series; Administrative Materials.

The Administrative Materials series, 1906-2008 (0.5 linear feet), consists of organizational histories, annual reports, chapter and organizational governing documents, membership rolls, press clippings, as well as project, treasury, and presidents' reports. The years covered in this series are scattered, with the bulk of the materials covering 1920-1956.

A history and record book details the work of the organization and its membership from 1906 to 1956. The organizational histories trace Mortar Board's growth since its founding, and include annual reports for the following years: 1919-1923; 1926-1927; 1930-1935; 1938-1949; and 1951-1954. In addition to a historical narrative and annual reports, the organizational history also includes information on the organization's songs and ritual activities. The records also include membership rolls listing members for the years 1906-1948 and 1957-1962. The membership rolls for 1906-1913 are found in both a membership book, as well as in the organizational history. The presidents' reports, 1949-1956, detail activities during those years and include two photographs of Mortar Board members.