Tau Epsilon Phi, Delta Upsilon Chapter (Duke University) records, 1957-1981

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Creator:
Tau Epsilon Phi. Delta Upsilon Chapter (Duke University)
Abstract:
The Delta Upsilon Chapter of the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity was established at Duke University in April 1952. It disbanded in 1981. Types of material include correspondence, minutes, reports, rosters, newsletters, printed material, and clippings. Major topics include student life at Duke University, housing arrangements for campus groups, and general management of a fraternal organization. The bulk of materials are from 1970-1976.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
about 200 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.31.22.0006
University Archives Record Group:
31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 22 -- Social Fraternities and Sororities

Background

Scope and content:

Types of material include correspondence, minutes, reports, rosters, newsletters, printed material, and clippings. Major topics include student life at Duke University, housing arrangements for campus groups, and general management of a fraternal organization. The bulk of materials are from 1970-1976.

Biographical / historical:

The Delta Upsilon chapter of Tau Epsilon Phi was established at Duke University on April 26, 1952, with the goal of promoting friendship among male students. The chapter later expanded its goals to include brotherly friendship with female students. In 1976, they followed other Tau Epsilon Phi chapters and chose to accept women as members. Three women joined the chapter under an associate brother program. Citing the desire to conform to national rules, the associate brother program was discontinued and replaced with a little sister program in 1979. Fraternity members and the Duke University Interfraternity Council cited many conflicts with the co-educational membership. Membership sharply decreased during the late 1970s until there were only six active members by fall of 1981. The Delta Upsilon chapter lost their on-campus housing in September 1980 due to low membership and lack of pledges. The chapter disbanded in 1981.

Acquisition information:
The Tau Epsilon Phi, Delta Upsilon Chapter (Duke University) Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1980.
Processing information:

Processed by Emily Glenn, January 2003

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, January 2008

Accession A79-131 is described in this finding aid.

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Subjects:
Greek letter societies -- North Carolina -- Durham
Initiations (into trades, societies, etc.)
Names:
Duke University -- Students -- Societies, etc.
Duke University -- Societies, etc.
Duke University -- Housing
Tau Epsilon Phi. Delta Upsilon Chapter (Duke University)

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[Identification of item], Tau Epsilon Phi, Delta Upsilon Chapter (Duke University) Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.