After Kansas ratified the Equal Rights Amendment in 1972, opposition grew. A resolution to rescind ratification was introdued in 1975 legislature, but was killed in committee. However, letters to legislators did not stop and the defeat seemed to spur opposition on. Anti-ERA letters outnumbered pro-ERA by 10 to 1. A resolution to put recission on the ballot in 1976 was also introduced in 1975 legislature and tabled until the 1976 legislative session.
Kansans for ERA began organizing in June of 1975, in Topeka, to help insure that Kansas remained one of the majority of states which had ratified the ERA. The intent of the organization was to increase public awareness of the need for the ERA; to educate Kansans about the ERA; to establish a communications network; to coordinate the effors of the many Kansans actively supporting the ERA; and to lobby against the inevitable recission attempt in the Kansas legislature. The recission attempt did not come before the legislators in 1976.
The first annual meeting of KERA was held on October 4, 1975 and the first set of bylaws were adopted. The purpose of the Kansans for ERA was to support permanent ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment in Kansas and to increase public awareness of the need for the ERA by providing information on the provisions and ramifications of the amendment. In 1978, the purpose was amended to include support for the ratification of the ERA in other states. By 1983, the purpose of the Kansans for ERA was to work for the enactment of an Equal Rights Amendment.

The Kansas Center for Rural Initiative at Kansas State University was a program from 1987 to the early 2000s. The purpose of this organization was to provide support and education programs for rural communities throughout Kansas. Using faculty members from several departments the Kansas Center for Rural Initiative was able to reach and help these rural communities.

The Kansas Music Teachers Association (KMTA) is a statewide organization for professional music teachers. It includes music instructors affiliated with primary, secondary, and post-secondary educational institutions as well as independent teachers. In 1869, the predecessor organization to KMTA, the Topeka Musical Union, was founded. The first organizational meeting of the Kansas State Music Teachers Association was held in 1886, where William MacDonald, the Dean of Music at the University of Kansas, was elected the first president. In 1921, KSMTA officially became a member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), though a cooperative relationship had existed between the two since 1891. The word “state” was dropped from the name in 1941, making the association simply known as KMTA. By 1952, KMTA had become fully affiliated with the MTNA. In 1969, the association began sponsoring student composition contests, and in 1971, began sponsoring a musicianship program.

1978 Bernd and Enell Foerster, Richard Wagner, Richard Longstreth, and Robert Melnick meet at Harry’s Restaurant in the Historic Wareham Hotel to discuss the idea of starting a statewide organization, the Kansas Preservation Alliance Nov, KSU architecture faculty members and the National Trust for Historic Preservation hosted a conference “Historic Preservation in the Plains States” in Manhattan

1979                Richard Wagner, President Mar 10, First meeting of the Kansas Preservation Alliance, held in Topeka Jun 23, A second meeting was held and temporary board of directors was established Jul 24, Articles of Incorporation were filed and bylaws adopted Oct 20, First general meeting was held and permanent board of directors was established
1980                As a result of KPA’s lobbying efforts, state constitution amended to allow federal funds to be distributed by the state to private property owners Apr, First issue of newsletter was published 1981 Letter-writing campaign against federal cuts in preservation funding Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 encouraged rehabilitation of historic buildings through tax credits Jun, A program of annual awards for preservation projects was developed
1981                Sep 23, KPA given $10,000 challenge grant by National Trust for Historic Preservation May, First annual awards were presented Jul, Granted exemption from federal income tax
1982 Summer, Award Challenge Grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, one condition of grant was to hire an executive director Oct, Fourth President of KPA
1983                Feb, Fourth President of KPA resigns Apr 16, Robert Puckett, accepted the President position of KPA Aug, Hired first executive director
1984                Due to financial issues and lack of membership and leadership, KPA proclaimed a period of dormancy
1985                Spring, awarded 15 Preservation Awards The organization became active again and by end of year achieved organizational stability
1986                Oct, Brad Mayhew becomes President
1992                Board meetings held in conjunction with Historic Resources Committee of American Institute of Architecture (AIA) KPA and AIA co-sponsored a one-day conference on preservation technology and developed a joint program to award teachers who incorporated historic preservation in their teaching Problem between KPA and Kansas State Historical Society as a result of the denial of an award to Bowman associates
1993                The Most Endangered Properties listings were initiated
1994                Sep, First state historic preservation conference
1995                Accepted into the National Trust’s Statewide Initiatives Program
1996                Sponsored the Vernacular Architecture Forum
1997                May 13, KPA sponsored a fundraising reception in historic Patterson-Nall House in Overland Park Accepted into the Statewide Initiative Program
1998-2000      Legislative Advocacy Committee of KPA became active
1999                Post Audit Committee of Kansas Legislature found problems with organization and structure of Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS) Supported Kansas House Bill 2605 which sought the reorganization of KSHS 2000 Helped write House Bill 2128 which provided state tax credit for historic rehabilitation First annual Historic Preservation Conference co-sponsored with KSHS 2001 House Bill 2128 passed 2002 Muriel Goloby Lifetime Achievement Award established
2003                Apr, Produced the Kansas Preservation Symposium, “Preservation: The New Economic Frontier” to improve relationship with KSHS Founded Preservation Opportunity Fund
2004                Preservation Opportunity Fund acquired its first property Lifetime Achievement Award given to Bernd Foerster
2005                Ken Bower, President Chosen for the 2006 round of Kansas Commerce Department’s Community Service Tax Credit program
2006                Ken Bower, President May 04-06, 2006 Kansas Preservation Conference, Lawrence
2007                Ken Bower, President May 10-12, “Living the Legend with Preservation” conference, Dodge City Awarded a Heritage Trust Fund grant to rehab Smith Center bank building Sally Hatcher received the Muriel Goloby Lifetime Achievement Award
2008                LeeAnne Hays, President Janine Joslin, Executive Director retires Lifetime Achievement Award given to Richard Pankratz
2009                Mar, Dale Nimz hired as Executive Director Bobbi Miles, President

Clovia first was conceptualized in 1930, at the beginning of the Great Depression, when some former 4-H women had meetings in their rooms. These meetings built their friendship, and an idea for a social organization for former 4-H women was born. In 1931, these women decided to live together in a cooperative manner - sharing housework and possessions to reduce costs. Mary Jordan, Ellen Blair, and Mr. M.H. Coe, State 4-H Leader at the time, helped organize the group. Officially, Clovia was founded at Kansas State University on September 7, 1931. Clovia was housed in two locations before moving to the current site. The ground was broken for our present house in the spring of 1967, when the hard work of Clovia's alumni and the Kansas 4-H foundation started to pay off. The Kansas 4-H foundation constructed our present house as one of its projects to promote and support Kansas 4-H programs. When Clovia was first formed, it was classified as a sorority and was a member of the Panhellenic Council. On October 18, 1961, Clovia decided to withdraw from the Panhellenic Council, so it is now considered to be an independent cooperative house.

The Kansas State Federation of Art (KSFA), also called the Kansas Federation of Art, was a statewide organization supporting art that existed briefly as early as 1918, and then existed continuously from 1927 to 1993—with periods of inactivity after 1981. A KSFA flyer stated that it was "a cooperative organization of clubs, art associations and libraries, as well as the art departments of schools and colleges. The Federation makes exhibitions, lectures, and other services available to its members at a minium of cost. Its purpose is to stimulate and promote ever greater interest in art, and in the work of this region."
KSFA leaders included Sue Jean Boys, J. Cranston Heintzelman, John F. Helm Jr., Oscar Larmer, Charles L. Marshall Sr., Birger Sandzén, Paul Weigel, and Zona Wheeler. In 1993, the organization decided to end its existence and donate remaining funds to establish a scholarship at Kansas State University in memory of Helm and Heintzelman.

Honorary Members
1951 Albrecht, Vern
1990 Allen, Dell
1976 Amstein, Bill
1986 Armstrong, Ancel
1948 Barr, Herbert J.
1973 Brinkman, Eugene
1959 Brookover, Earl
1937 Casement, Dan D.
1938 Cochel, Wilbur A.
1984 Fansher, Stanley
1992 Fink, Galen
1954 Floyd, Cal W.
1947 Floyd, H. E.
1958 Frisbie, Ray E.
1979 Gardiner, Henry C.
1972 Germann, Fred
1977 Gnadt, Fred
1940 Hineman, H. T.
1961 House, Bill
1982 Jasper, Jim
1952 Jones, L. L.
1985 Laflin, Bob
1953 Lewis, John M.
1939 Ljungdahl, William
1955 Lynam, O. W. (Cap)
1978 McKnight, James
1950 Mercer, Joseph H.
1974 Messner, Claude
1942 Miller, Will J.
1941 Mohler, Jacob C.
1956 Mustoe, E. D. (Doc)
1960 O'Bryan, Joe
1938 Robbins, E. C.
1975 Schlickau, George
1975 Schlickau, Harry
1957 Schuler, A. J. (Andy)
1983 Smith, Don
1991 Smith, Walt
1980 Stout, Elmore
1993 Upson, Danw W.
1949 Vanier, John
1981 Watson, Gene
1962 Zimmerman, Mr. & Mrs. Roy S.
Portrait Gallery/Outstanding Stockman
1955 Albrecht, Vern
1964 Andrews, George F.
1979 Arbuthnot, Robert
1940 Avery, Henry W.
1991 Borck, Lee
1969 Brookover, Earl C.
1957 Campbell, Melville Clark
1937 Casement, Dan D.
1938 Cochel, Wilbur A.
1954 Condell, William
1992 Crenshaw, George and June
1971 Darby, Harry
1990 Deets, Max
1975 Doughit, Thad
1962 Fishburn, Oscar W.
1956 Floyd, C. W. (Cal)
1972 Frisbie, Ray
1985 Gardiner, Henry
1952 Glick, George W.
1956 Gwin, Paul B.
1969 Heine, Fred W.
1962 Hineman, H. T.
1963 Hollinger, James B.
1955 Hubbard, Thomas A.
1958 Jones, L. L. (Doc)
1942 King, Edgar Day
1939 Kinzer, R. J.
1954 Lee, Robert Ives
1973 Lewis, Joe N.
1953 Lewis, John M.
1973 Lewis, Walter M.
1959 Ljungdahl, Hokan William
1959 Lynam, O. W. (Cap)
1981 Marcus, Samuel H.
1948 Mc Campbell, C. W.
1983 McCosh, Leroy
1950 Mercer, Joseph H.
1971 Mertz, Sherman
1953 Mohler, Jacob Christian
1949 Morgan, Walter M.
1976 Moyer, Earl
1983 Oltjen, W. C. (Bill)
1977 Pickett, A. G.
1960 Poole, Grover
1974 Porter, Walter
1951 Potter, Thomas Mitchell
1993 Raymond, Gene and Virginia
1961 Reid, James
1960 Reuber, Henry G.
1961 Rogler, Henry W.
1968 Rogler, Wayne
1964 Rose, Arnold
1978 Schlickau, George
1965 Schoen, John Andrew
1957 Schuler, A. J. (Andy)
1941 Shelton, E. M.
1986 Smith, Don
1965 Sundgren, Gene
1952 Tomson, James G.
1980 Vanier, Jack
1958 Vanier, John J.
1947 Walter, H. B.
1984 Watson, Gene
1968 Waugh, Charles E.
1963 Workman, Johnson

Construction of Southeast Hall was completed in 1952 and in 1961 it was named in honor of Irene Putnam who endowed the Putnam Scholarship program at K-State as a memorial to her late husband, Harry J. Putnam. The building was the third residence hall added to the Strong dormitory complex in the northeast section of campus. Van Zile Hall (1926) and Boyd Hall (1951) are the other two halls.

Chimes Junior Honorary Society chapter at Kansas State University began in 1952 as the society's fourteenth chapter.  The local chapter of Chimes remained a female-only group until three men joined with 15 women in 1977's new class of initiates.  The national organization has disbanded, but the remaining chapters have retained the name and symbol of Chimes Junior Honor Society.

Phi Beta Kappa was first established at the College of William and Mary in 1776 making it the oldest honor society in the country.  Other chapters were established at colleges and universities around the nation with the Beta of Kansas chapter being formally chartered at Kansas State University on February 11, 1974.  Thirty-five faculty members and twenty-four students were the charter members of the organization.  Requirements for induction are for the student to be working on a bachelor’s degree in the College of Arts & Sciences.  Only juniors and seniors are accepted and they must have a 3.7 GPA and have completed 90 credit hours.  The students must also have taken a diverse group of courses across the liberal arts including language, mathematics, humanities, social and natural sciences.
The Beta of Kansas chapter awards the Dudley Williams Sophomore Book Prize.  This prize is awarded to sophomores who meet the high academic standards of Phi Beta Kappa.  The Beta chapter also sponsors various speakers to give lectures at Kansas State University.

Construction of Southeast Hall was completed in 1952 and in 1961 it was named in honor of Irene Putnam who endowed the Putnam Scholarship program at K-State as a memorial to her late husband, Harry J. Putnam. The building was the third residence hall added to the dormitory complex in the northeast section of campus. Van Zile Hall (1926) and Boyd Hall (1951) are the other two halls.

The history of Sigma Xi can be divided into three clear sections: 1. The unorganized group met on an irregular basis with changing purposes (1919-1923), 2. From 1923-1928, the group conducted formal, regular meetings of which documents are contained in this collection, 3. 1928-Present.The Constitution and By-Laws were formed and submitted to the Society of Sigma Xi, approved, and in 1928, the organization was officially installed on campus. Their motto was to be “Companions in Zealous Research.”
Members of noteable importance from the first document meetings in 1923 are Julius Willard, James Ackert, H.H. King, L.E. Call. Other esteemed alumni of the organization are R.I. Throckmorton, A.B.Cardwell, L.D. Bushnell, H.H. Haymaker, R.A. Seaton, F.D. Farrell,

The Kansas State University Social Club was founded in 1911 and is still operating today. The club's purpose was to create friendships across multiple disciplines at KSU. The social club offers meetings, club meals, and programs to members.

Kansas Young Farmer & Young Farm Wives/Women (KYFW) was an organization created by the Kansas State Board of Vocational Agriculture to promote vocational agricultural education past high school and was administered through Kansas State University. The organization was formed in 1960, with its first articles of incorporation being filed on 5/24/1962 The organization and its members are closely tied to their younger counterpart, Future Farmers of America (FFA) often sharing the same administrators and being involved in FFA events either via sponsorship or as program presenters. KYFW placed heavy emphasis on continuing education within the agriculture field. Encouraging its members to actively share and develop new techniques and technology. They also valued strong leadership skills, asking their members to not only be actively involved in the organization, at the leadership level, but also within their community.

The K-Laires square dance club was a student organization at Kansas State University from 1971 to 1993. Membership was open to all K-State students. The organization’s purpose was to teach members the methods and techniques of square dancing, have fun, and make friends. The group met for lessons on Sunday nights at the Union. It generally took 22 lessons to learn all of the steps. Beginners could join at the beginning of the fall semester. The K-Laires sponsored specialty dances throughout the academic year and traveled around the state to participate in other clubs’ square dances. Non-members who attended dances were called “outlaws.” According to the Royal Purple yearbook, the Hoe-downers were the K-Laires’ predecessor.

Kansas State University’s first Student Council was formed with the approval of a constitution on June 12, 1909.  By 1919 the Student Council had undergone changes and became the Student Self Governing Association.  In 1926 the student government adopted a new constitution and became the Student Governing Association.  Since the reorganization the Student Governing Association has had a President elected by the students.  The rest of the Student Governing Association was comprised of a small representative body elected by the students.  The Student Council assumed the responsibility for the executive functions as well as the judicial. 
During the 1953-1954 year there was a shift where the student council switched from a small council of students to a three branch form of government with executive, legislative and judicial branches.  The legislative branch debates and votes on legislative proceedings and allocates the funds from the student privilege fees.  The judicial branch is meant review non-academic disciplinary student issues at Kansas State University.  The executive branch acts as the representative of the student body to the university administration.

The Minority Resource and Research Center was first established in 1971 as a way to promote diversity and meet the informational needs for the diverse community at Kansas State University.  The Center has sponsored and co-sponsored a number of programs over the years, such as Movies on the Grass, forums, and lectures that focus on diversity and culture.
In 1978 the "We are the Dream!" mural was started by Kansas State Univesity minority students and completed in 1980.  In 2001, the Dow Chemical Company created an endowment to be used by the library to support the multicultural mission of the Center.  As a result, the resource center was renamed to the Dow Multicultural Resource Center.  In 2012, it was renamed the Dow Center for Multicultural and Community Studies.

McCain Auditorium was built in 1970 and was known as the KSU Auditorium.  When President James A. McCain retired in 1975, it was renamed McCain Auditorium.  It serves as home of student music, drama, opera and dance.  McCain Auditorium is the culture center for the live performing arts serving students, faculty and staff, along with the general public.  It has a rich history of bringing world-class engaging experiences to northeastern Kansas.
In 1981, the McCain Development Board was established to promote the McCain Performance Series to the surrounding communities.  It also raises funds for the series to ensure that live performing arts experiences enhance and become integral to the lives of of university and surrounding community members.  During the 1983-1984 season, the Friends of McCain Auditorium was established in order to generate more support.
The free school matinee performances that provide pre-college students live arts education experiences free of charge at McCain Auditorium was started in the late 1980s under the direction of Richard Martin.  These performances are designed to nurture a lifelong appreciation of the performing arts.
In 2008 a circular drive and a World War II Memorial was constructed for better access to McCain Auditorium
McCain Auditorium is committed to enhancing cultural expression, developing human potential and expanding knowledge by offering innovative engagement programs throughout the campus, community and region.
Directors of McCain Auditorium:
Mark Ollington, 1970-1980
Doreen J. Bauman, 1980-1984
Richard J. Diehl, 1984-1985
Stephen W. Riggs, 1986
Richard Martin, 1987-2007
Todd Holmberg, 2007-Present

1969        The National Consumer Law Center is founded at the Boston College School of Law 1969-Present Advocated for fairness in the Uniform Consumer Credit code 1969-Present Advocated on behalf of the Truth-in-Lending Act and subsequent revisions as applied to the poor and middle-income families in several states

1972         Participated in the trial of Fuentes v Shevin, asserting unconstitutionality of the Uniform Commercial Code 1972         Participated in the trial of Swarb v Lennox, arguing that Philadelphia business actions violated the right to "due process"
1974         Shaped the implementation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
1974         Lobbied for the creation of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
1976         Lobbied the Federal Trade Commission to retract a statement on Enforcement Policy, which opened consumers to lender exploitation
1978         Aided in the passage of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 1980s        Advised on the application of the Unfair and Deceptive Practices Acts (UDPA), including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (1978, 1986) 1984 March   Robert Erwin Offered testimony before the United States Congress Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee on Bill S.2181
1987         Actively opposed the "Depository Institution Deregulation and Monetary Control Act"
1989         Queried the Federal Home Loan Bank Board on regulations concerning time shares
1990         Lobbied for the creation of the Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
1990         NCLC presented the Vern Countryman Consumer Law Award to Henry J. Sommers for "leadership in promoting the field of consumer law."  The annual award was given to a legal service or public interest attorney who provided a special contribution to the practice of consumer law on behalf of the rights of low-income Americans.
1994         Advised the Federal Trade Commission on the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act 1996-Present Participated in the enforcement of Federal Reserve System Regulation Z of the Truth-in-Lending Act
1996         Shaped the implementation of an electronic payment of funds system by employers
1996         Argued on behalf of Dorothy McFarland in McFarland v. Southern Division Credit Union, regarding alleged improper loan/debt disclosure.
1997         Offered testimony before the United States Congress on behalf of the Regulatory Relief and Economic Efficiency Act
1999         Began Sustainable Homeownership Group Projects to combat high rate lending abuses
2000         Organized the Consumer Rights Litigation Conference, Broomfield, CO
2000         Organized an ongoing initiative focusing on the providing of affordable low-income access to private energy and public utilities services
2001         Organized the Consumer Rights Litigation Conference, Baltimore, MD
2002         Organized the Consumer Rights Litigation Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
2003         Organized the Consumer Rights Litigation Conference Oakland, CA
2004         Organized the Consumer Rights Litigation Conference Boston, MA
2005         Organized the Consumer Rights Litigation Conference Minneapolis, MN
2006         Organized the Consumer rights and Litigation Conference Miami
2007         Organized the Consumer Rights Litigation Conference, Washington, D.C
2008         After raising $5.5 million over a three year Building for Marketplace Justice Campaign NCLC moves into an 1870s apartment building on the corner of Summer Street and Otis Street in Boston's financial district
2009         Organized the Consumer Rights Litigation Conference and Consumer  Class Action Symposium 2009         Organized the Fair Debt Collection Training Conference in San Diego, CA

The North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference is now headed by the Natioanl Alfalfa & Forage Alliance. Formed in 2006, the alliance is dedicated to education, research, promotion and advocacy.

The Office of Student Activities and Services at Kansas State University has existed in its current form since 1980 to complement the academic programs of study at K-State and to enhance the overall educational experience of students through exposure to and participation in social, cultural, recreational, and governance programs. Prior to 1980, the office had various names as its role expanding in campus life. Currently, the office oversees campus organizations and services that include Student Governing Association, Student Legal Services, Consumer and Tenant Affairs, and SafeRide.

The office of Provost was established by President Acker and was first filled in 1980 by Owen Koeppe.

The provost and senior vice president is Kansas State University's Chief Academic Officer, whose most important duties are to oversee the academic affairs of the university and ensure its academic standards. In cooperation with the president, vice presidents, and the Deans Council, the provost provides leadership in the development, review, and implementation of policies and goals related to teaching and learning, research, and engagement.

The deans of the nine academic colleges, the libraries, Graduate School, and the Division of Continuing Education report to the provost. Other reporting units and programs include the Olathe Innovation Campus; the Centers for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, Entrepreneurship, and Engagement and Community; and the School for Leadership Studies as well as Academic Personnel, Assessment, Diversity and Dual Career Development, Fort Leavenworth graduate degree programming, the Honors and Integrity System, Information Technology Services, International Programs, Planning and Analysis, Summer School, Sustainability, and the University Honors Program.

Recently the Provost has taken on the job of mediating for students. Complaints can be filed by students as to the performance of their professors and the Provost addresses any problems on a university wide scale.

The Kansas State University chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi was established in 1915 and was the fourteenth Phi Kappa Phi chapter organized. Phi Kappa Phi promotes academic excellence in all fields of higher education and recognizes outstanding scholastic achievements by students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

In 2009, Photographic Services became part of the Division of Communications and Marketing at Kansas State University. Previously, it had been part of the News and Editorial Services Department for many years. When Photographic Services started in 1919, it was under the Office of the President. In 1961, the department was first listed as Photographic Services. For many years, the offices for the unit were in the power plant. In 2010, Photographic Services moved to Dole Hall.
F.E. Colburn, who was also a professor of Illustration, was the first College Photographer in 1919. In 1930, Floyd J. Hanna assumed this role until 1966. From 1966 to 1985 David von Reiesen led Photographic Services, and Paul Maginnes led it from 1986 to 1994. Dan Donnert was the head of Photographic Services from 1994 to 2008, and David Mayes has led the unit since 2008 as the Manager of Communications and Marketing Photographic Services.

The Robertson Corporation is a family-owned company specializing in grain, feed, and flour milling. The Robertson Corporation was founded in 1881 in Brownstown, Indiana, by the Robertson family, and over the first few decades of its existence, the Corporation specialized in flour production, including wheat flour and refined white flour, using steel-roller mills. In 1900, the Corporation was the first to sell wheat bran as feed, and they continued to develop new flours and feeds into the 1930s. This included inventing self-rising flour in 1931. In 1938, the Corporation developed “glue-extender” flour, the forerunner to Glu-X, which is commonly used today in the plywood furniture industry. The Robertson Corporation expanded to new mills across Indiana throughout the 1940s, and in 1948, the balanced dog food product “Triple-R” was invented. Glu-X was patented by the Corporation in 1957, as was Triple-R in 1966. The Corporation partnered with Kansas State University in 1971 on a research project regarding new cereal starches. In 1980, the Corporation first donated antique mill equipment to the Smithsonian Institute, and this partnership has continued in the years since. Since its founding, the Corporation has continued to be owned and managed by the Robertson family.

The Society for Military History is an organization dedicated to the scholarship and study of military history amongst scholars, soldiers, and citizens. The Society was first established in 1933 in Washington, D.C. as the American Military History Foundation (AMHF), and in April 1937 the AMHF first published the Journal of the American Military History Foundation. The organization’s name was changed to the American Military Institute (AMI) in 1939, while the Journal was renamed as Military Affairs in 1941. In 1948, the AMI merged with the Order of the Indian Wars. For one year, from 1948 to 1949, paid editors from the Office of the Chief of Military History were in charge of the Military Affairs publication, but this was suspended by U.S. Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson. Beginning in 1968, Kansas State University was in charge of the publication of Military Affairs. This continued until 1988, when the Virginia Military Institute assumed publication. In 1989, Military Affairs was renamed as the Journal of Military History, and in 1990, the AMI was renamed as the Society for Military History.