Inventory of the Phi Mu, Gamma Epsilon Chapter (Duke University) Records, 1934-1982
[top]Descriptive Summary
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
Phi Mu. Gamma Epsilon Chapter (Duke University).
Title
Phi Mu, Gamma Epsilon Chapter (Duke University) Records, 1934-1982
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
17.0 Linear Feet
about 300 Items
Abstract
about 300 Items
The Gamma Epsilon chapter was established at Duke University in 1934 as a social fraternity for women college students.
Type of material includes scrapbooks, photographs, minutes, a constitution, and songbook. Major topics include student life at Duke University, sororities, initiation, and general management of a fraternal organization. The material ranges in date from 1934-1982.
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Administrative Information
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Collection is open for research.
Some of the material is 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], Phi Mu, Gamma Epsilon Chapter (Duke University) Records, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Phi Mu, Gamma Epsilon Chapter (Duke University) Records were received by the University Archives as a
transfer in 1973, 1981.
Processing Information
Processed by Emily Glenn, January 2003
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, January 2008
Accessions A73-26 and A81-54 were merged into one collection, 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
The Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Phi Mu, was established at Duke University in 1934. New members took part in their first Greek events in November 1934. These events included the Phi Psi installation, a Carolina pep meeting, a Sigma Nu dance, and a co-ed ball. Rachel Meetze served as the Gamma Epsilon chapter's first president. The chapter dissolved in 1987 and is no longer active at Duke University.
[top]Collection Overview
The collection includes scrapbooks, photographs, minutes, printed material, a constitution, and songbook. Major topics include student life at Duke University, sororities, initiation, and general management of a fraternal organization. The material ranges in date from 1934-1982.
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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.
- Phi Mu. Gamma Epsilon Chapter (Duke University).
- Duke University--Societies, etc.
- Duke University--Students--Societies, etc.
- Greek letter societies--North Carolina--Durham.
- Initiations (into trades, societies, etc.)
Related Material
Panhellenic Council Records
Duke University Archives
Fraternities and Sororities Collection
Duke University Archives
Woman's College Records
Duke University Archives
 | List of Series in Collection | |||||||
 |  | Scrapbooks, 1934-1980 | ||||||
| | Chapter Minutes, 1934-1972 | ||||||
| | Printed Materials, 1958-1982 | ||||||
 | | Other Materials, circa 1950-1980 | ||||||
Detailed Description of Collection
Scrapbooks, 1934-1980
(11) Boxes
Contains scrapbooks and yearbooks of the Gamma Epsilon chapter. These books include materials about "Little Sister/Big Sister" events, pledging, rush, dances, parties, and press received by the fraternity. The 1934 scrapbook contains the petition for a charter.
Box 1
1934
Box 2
1936-1940
Box 3
1934-1936
1936
Box 4
1940-1942
1947-1949
1949-1958
Box 5
circa 1940s
1947
Box 6
1955-1957
1959-1960
1972-1973
Box 7
1961-1966
Box 8
1974-1977
Box 9
1977-1978
Box 10
1978-1979
Box 11
Album of photographs and composites, circa 1930s-1980
Chapter Minutes, 1934-1972
(1) Box
Contains the minutes of house meetings. Topics include general business, social, and civic activities of the chapter.
Box 12
1934-1937
1938-1945 April
1945 Sept.-1953
1953-1960
1960-1972
1975-1976
Printed Materials, 1958-1982
(2) Boxes
Contains The Aglaia, the newsletter of the Phi Mu headquarters, and Songs of Phi Mu, also published by the headquarters. The 1980 and 1982 issues contain references to the Gamma Epsilon chapter.
Box 12
The Aglaia, 1958-1959/1968-1969
Box 13
The Aglaia, 1969-1970/1976, 1980, 1982
Songs of Phi Mu, 1960
Other Materials, circa 1950-1980
(1) Box
Contains constitution and bylaws of the national headquarters, materials used during pledging, and photographs. Also see Series 1 for composite photographs.
Box 13
Constitution and bylaws, 1974
Convention program, 1952
Pledge materials, circa 1972
Photographs, circa 1950-1952
Photographs, 1975
Photographs, 1979, 1980
