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Steve Nelson's History Snippets
The following anecdotes on the history of Kappa Kappa Psi were compiled by Alpha Life Member Steve Nelson in 1994, during the 75th anniversary of the fraternity. They were originally published as a series of e-mails on the national listserv. These snippets are taken from old issues of The Podium and its predecessor, The Baton, as well as old documents and correspondence.
"Boh Makovsky as I Knew Him" by Melbern Nixon - Nov. 1968
"The Blank Chapter" - Sept. 1923
"What We Can Expect" by Harry Kugel - May 1924
"Fourth Biennial Convention" - Dec. 1927
"Why? A Member of Kappa Kappa Psi!" by William A. Scroggs - Jan. 1928
"Principles of Democracy" - May 1941
"Texas Tech Girls Organize A Band Sorority" - May 1942
"To Those Who Serve" by A. Frank Martin - May 1942
"Dedication of The Baton" - Apr. 1943
"Gold Star Members" - May 1947
"Dr. Hilton Ira Jones" - Apr. 1943
"Chapters in Line of Duty for Duration" - Apr. 1943
"Letter to Boh Makovsky" by William A. Scroggs - Nov. 14, 1939
"National Summer Band Camp" by Scott Squyers - May 13, 1933
"Board of Trustees Created" - May 1942
"Boh Honorary Chief of the Kiowa" - May 1948
"The Mothers Club of Alpha Pi" - May 1949
"Washington Alpha Chapter" - May 26, 1920
"Loan Fund for Needy Students" - 1943
"Veteran Boh Steps From Podium" - July 9, 1943
"History of Kappa Kappa Psi" by Gilbert Isenberg - 1922
"History of Oklahoma Alpha" by William A. Scroggs - 1922
"A Brief History of Kappa Kappa Psi" by William A. Scroggs - 1925
"Boh Liked His Sports" by Otis Wile - June 13, 1950