Inventory of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. Alpha Epsilon Chapter Records,
1920-1972
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Descriptive Summary
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. Alpha Epsilon Chapter (Duke University)
Title
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. Alpha Epsilon Chapter Records, 1920-1972
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
1 Linear Feet
1000 Items
Abstract
The Alpha Epsilon chapter of Delta Sigma Phi was established at Duke University in 1920.
Contains the records of the Alpha Epsilon chapter of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, a social fraternity for men at Duke University. Types of materials include correspondence, financial summaries, amendments to bylaws, meeting notes, minutes, and printed material. Major subjects include student life at Duke University, hazing, rush, chapter establishment, and governance. Materials range in date from 1920 to 1972.
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, Duke University permits students to inspect their education records and limits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records.
In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is required for use.
Copyright Notice
Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. Alpha Epsilon Chapter Records, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. Alpha Epsilon Chapter Records were received by the University Archives as a
transfer in 1975.
Processing Information
Processed by Emily Glenn, January 2003
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, June 2006
Accession A75-115 is described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Historical Note
From http://deltasig.org/about/index.html
Late in 1899, a handful of undergraduate men began meeting between classes at City College of New York in Manhattan, N.Y. Some of the men had known one another before they graduated from the New York public school system, and they had wanted to continue their friendships at City College. The obvious solution was to join a fraternity, but this group of friends was an affiliation of Jews and Christians. At the time, entry to all-Jewish and all-Christian fraternities was barred to individuals and groups that mixed religions. Based on the principle of universal brotherhood, the men founded Delta Sigma Phi on December 10, 1899.
Delta Sigma Phi was incorporated in New York City on December 2, 1902. The incorporation papers stated objectives of disseminating "principles of friendship and brotherhood among college men, without respect to race or creed." The purpose of the fraternity was "to fulfill the desire of serious young college men for a fellowship and brotherhood, as near a practical working ideal as possible not fettered with too many traditional prejudices and artificial standards of membership, and accompanied by a clean, pure, and honorable chapter home life." The fraternity is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Alpha Epsilon chapter of Delta Sigma Phi was chartered at Duke University in 1920. Early meetings (1920-1921) held discussions of fraternity jewelry, pledging, installing officers, recruiting new members from prep schools, purchasing furniture and draperies, and planning initiations. In 1920, the chapter adopted Zeta Tau Alpha as their sister fraternity. As of 2006, the members of the Alpha Epsilon live on-campus at Kilgo Quad and are governed by the Interfraternity Council at Duke University. The Alpha Epsilon chapter is currently active.
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Collection Overview
Contains correspondence, financial summaries, amendments to bylaws, meeting notes, minutes, and printed material pertaining to the Alpha Epsilon chapter of Delta Sigma Phi at Duke University from 1920-1972. One folder is restricted.
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Subject Headings
These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.
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Duke University Archives Photograph Collection
Duke University Archives
Fraternities and Sororities Collection, 1931-2001
Duke University Archives
Interfraternity Council Records, 1947-2001
Duke University Archives
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Detailed Description of Collection
General Administration Materials,1954-1970
Contains correspondence, amendments, a housing contract, general financial statements, disciplinary fines levied, letter of expulsion, and pledge materials. The letter of expulsion is restricted. Ordered alphabetically.
Box 1
Correspondence, 1961
Bylaw amendments, 1969-1970
Financial, 1950-1951
Housing contract, 1960
Interfraternity Council, disciplinary actions, 1961
Loans and scholarships, ca. 1956
Member expulsion, 1960 RESTRICTED
Pledge materials, 1954, 1958
Meetings, 1920-1974
Contains meeting notes from Alpha Epsilon chapter meetings from 1920-1974 and one folder of Interfraternity Council meeting notes. Ordered by date.
Box 1
Interfraternity Council, Council of Presidents, meeting notes, 1963-1964
Minutes, 1920-1925
Minutes, 1928-1931
Minutes, 1931-1936
Minutes, 1936-1943
Box 2
Minutes, 1944-April 1950
Minutes, May 1950-May 1951
Minutes, September 1950-June 1951
Minutes, 1953-1956
Minutes, 1973-1974
Printed Material, 1956-1972
Contains material produced by the Alpha Epsilon chapter, the Delta Sigma Phi headquarters, and Duke University. The Alpha Epsilonian is produced by the Dule university chapter. Ordered alphabetically by title.
Box 2
"Alpha Epsilonian"
, 1956-1963
"Alumni Express"
, 1972
"The Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity: Notes from International"
, 1961
"Float and Decoration Manual"
, 1962
"Fraternity Life at Duke University"
, 1955-1966, published in 1964
"The Gordian Knot"
, 1957
"Member Handbook"
, 1968
"Open Relations"
, 1965
"Tables of Chapter Standings,"
1968-1969
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Bibliography
Baldwin, Steven L. and Susan Coon
Final Report. Office of Student Affairs. Task Force on Greek Life., 1994
Duke University. Interfraternity Council.
Fraternity Life at Duke, 1947-1975 [serial]
