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11-24-2009, 02:11 PM
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AGD Cookbook - 1934
Here is an Alpha Gamma Delta cookbook I found in an antique shop this weekend. I initially picked it up due to the cover (not knowing it was published by AGD), expecting to find funny anectdotes that you may expect from a 1934 "The College Woman's Cook Book". Some of the pages in the back of the cookbook are damaged, but otherwise it's in good condition.
The cover and title page. I'm curious- is the lantern a symbol of AGD that isn't ringing a bell for some reason? It makes for a beautiful cover.
 
A story of AGD's summer camps (where I'm guessing the proceeds were donated?) and the index:
The first page of recipes:
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11-24-2009, 02:32 PM
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I have a library of college and fraternity materials. The oldest is the October 1829 Brunonian of Brown University. This 180 year old publication is issue #4 of a literary magazine that ultimately became the Brown University yearbook. The second oldest is the 1833 Catalogue of Officers & Students of Williams College in which all of the founders of Delta Upsilon are listed. It is on loan to the D U national headquarters. Another very prized possession is the First Edition of Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities, published in 1879. I now have in excess one hundred items more than one hundred years old and am actively seeking more. I do not have any sorority materials that old, mainly because most sororities are much younger and did not publish much early. However, I do have an 1889 yearbook from Wellesley College.
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11-24-2009, 03:13 PM
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I have Alpha Xi Delta pledge manuals from 1932 and 1950. Both include sample pledge tests and sample pledge class lessons.
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11-24-2009, 03:44 PM
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Very neat and interesting cookbook. I found this book online the other night. Does anyone know if this is the first book by Baird? Just curious.
http://books.google.com/books?id=8f4...age&q=&f=false
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11-24-2009, 03:52 PM
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Moved this post from Badge Trends to here.
This seller has a bunch of engravings for sale. I am pretty sure he is the same one I bought an AOII engravings from a couple of years ago.
On Ebay right now:
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Item # 250535481783
Here is my AOII one from a couple of years ago.
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11-24-2009, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by OleMissGlitter
Moved this post from Badge Trends to here.
This seller has a bunch of engravings for sale. I am pretty sure he is the same one I bought an AOII engravings from a couple of years ago.
On Ebay right now:
Item # 250535481783
Here is my AOII one from a couple of years ago.
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I love these - I bought a DTD one for my husband and I've been considering buying one for ZTA as well but went for the official banner instead (still might get the other one though). It's so neat to see these old renderings.
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11-24-2009, 04:54 PM
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I found this 1952 Sigma Kappa badge online, and think it's absolutely gorgeous! Unfortunately, it's already been sold.
Sigma Kappa - 1952
Length: 9/16" Width: 5/8" Mass: 2.7grams
Here is a Sigma Kappa pin surrounded by an embellished border of gold and 1 seed pearl in each point. This Sigma Kappa pin has a great maroon enamelling. Actual pin is in mint condition; scanner photo shows slight discoloration which is guaranteed to not be on the actual pin. The back of the pin is engraved with "M. E. S. 1952 Gamma Gamma." The Gamma Gamma chapter was founded at Indiana State University (Terre Haute) in 1951. This near founding member pin has an older knuckle clasp with the bunny earred spinner (in working order) and helps to confirm dating of pin.
 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OleMissGlitter
Moved this post from Badge Trends to here.
This seller has a bunch of engravings for sale. I am pretty sure he is the same one I bought an AOII engravings from a couple of years ago.
On Ebay right now:
Item # 250535481783
Here is my AOII one from a couple of years ago.
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The AOII engraving is gorgeous, OleMissGlitter - well done!
Another ADPi history lesson: for a very brief time, the dragon was our mascot. Our Washington State University has the crest with the dragon on its fireplace (posted by CougADPi):
 Fireplace (Upsilon of Alpha Delta Pi is engraved in it, and the charter is actually for Alpha Delta Phi with a dragon instead of a lion...I love our chapter's history)
 Living Room
Now, off to ebay!
PS: Bless you for including the item number!
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11-25-2009, 04:12 PM
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Oh, this thread is just made for me!  I'm a big fan of history in general, and I love collecting historical stuff. So I've got a few things to share.
This first pic is vintage issues of The Crescent. The far left two are from 1914, the next four are from 1934 & 1935, the next three from 47, 48 & 49, and the last is from 1951.
This next pic is the various histories of Gamma Phi that have been published over the years. From left to right: 1921, 1965, 1985 and 2002.
This pic is two of the editions of the song book, from 1936 and 1964.
Two Pledge Manuals from the 30s.
These aren't technically Gamma Phi items, but they are plays written by Lindsey Barbee, who was Editor of The Crescent from 1910-1938 and Grand President from 1919-1924. She also wrote the first history book of Gamma Phi, the one from 1921 pictured above.
Will put the rest in the next post...
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11-28-2009, 01:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OleMissGlitter
This seller has a bunch of engravings for sale. I am pretty sure he is the same one I bought an AOII engravings from a couple of years ago.
Item # 250535481783
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A word to the wise: there are a few sellers who deal in these old prints. They are (steel plate) engravings removed from old college yearbooks. there was one seller a while ago selling photocopies vs. old engravings. Be sure to read the listing and make sure the seller specifies it is a vintage piece!! (really, this goes for most of the old greek stuff on ebay-read the listing multiple times and be sure about what you're buying.) I've purchased the real-deal and been very happy with the prints. I've also almost made the mistake of buying the knockoffs, but thankfully realized it before bidding. I know some friends who were not so lucky.
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11-28-2009, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kaokite
A word to the wise: there are a few sellers who deal in these old prints. They are (steel plate) engravings removed from old college yearbooks. there was one seller a while ago selling photocopies vs. old engravings. Be sure to read the listing and make sure the seller specifies it is a vintage piece!! (really, this goes for most of the old greek stuff on ebay-read the listing multiple times and be sure about what you're buying.) I've purchased the real-deal and been very happy with the prints. I've also almost made the mistake of buying the knockoffs, but thankfully realized it before bidding. I know some friends who were not so lucky.
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The one I bought from this seller was definitely an original. But I do agree, be sure to check. I know there was another seller a while ago who was selling copies.
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11-24-2009, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by thetygerlily
A story of AGD's summer camps (where I'm guessing the proceeds were donated?) and the index:
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That's really interesting, I'mm feeling closer to my Syracuse Triad sisters! I didn't know Alpha Gamma Delta had summer camps. Gamma Phi Beta had several camps over the years, the last one was Camp Sechelt in British Columbia. Are there other NPC groups that had summer camps?
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