uafratsor Inventory of the Fraternities and Sororities collection, 1931-2001 Processed by: Emily Glenn ; machine-readable finding aid created by: Emily Glenn University ArchivesDuke University

Durham, N.C., U.S.A.

Aleph Number: 003205746

Machine-readable finding aid derived from automated markup system. Date of source: November, 2002. Processed by Emily Glenn November, 2002.; Finding Aid encoded by Emily Glenn , University Archives, Duke University, March, 2003. Description is in English. 05-01-2006 PUBLIC "-//University Archives//TEXT (US::NDD::::Fraternities and Sororities collection)//EN" uafratsor.xml converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).Also, the top level of the finding aid (above the dsc) was changed to conform to the NC EAD Best Practice Guidelines. Within the dsc, dates for series were normalized. Inventory of the Fraternities and Sororities collection, 1931-2001 University Archives Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0202 USA

Descriptive Summary Fraternities and Sororities collection, 1931-2001. Duke University. University Archives. 5.5 Linear Feet, 5,500 Items (10 boxes) University Archives, Duke University. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives, Duke University. This artificial reference collection contains materials from student service and social fraternities and sororities of Trinity College and Duke University from about 1931 to 2001. Types of materials include profiles, handbooks, correspondence, clippings, flyers, newsletters, composite photographs, and miscellaneous writings relating to student life in Greek letter societies at Duke University. General topics include rush, alcohol policies, hazing, critiques of the Greek system, and chapter establishment and governance. English. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Fraternities and Sororities collection, University Archives, Duke University.

Provenance

Compiled files from University Archives collections; 1980 (accession number: 80-83).

Gift; 1980; 80-183.

Transfer; 1988; A88-0053.

Gift; 1989; A89-0047.

Gift; 1991; A91-11.

Gift; 1994; A94-9.

Processing Information

Processed by Emily Glenn

Completed November, 2002.

Encoded by Emily Glenn, March 2003

Updated by Molly Bragg, July 2011

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

Historical Note

Fraternities and sororities have historically been a large part of campus life at Duke University by sponsoring inter-campus events, hosting parties, and performing community service. They are known for providing leadership opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging among a large student body. The first fraternities and sororities on campus were a part of Trinity College (1859-1924), the precursor to Duke University. The earliest fraternity chapter on campus was the Xi Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega, chartered in 1872 (at Trinity College, then located in Randolph County, N.C.). The earliest sorority chapter on campus (then Trinity College) was the Omicron Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi, chartered in 1911.

Fraternities and sororities at Duke are governed by the Interfraternity Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and the Panhellenic Association. There also exist cultural Greek letter organizations which are not formally governed. The Interfraternity Council at Duke University is the local umbrella organization for national fraternities at Duke University. The National Pan-Hellenic Council serves as the governing body for historically African American fraternities and sororities at Duke University. The Duke Panhellenic Association is the organizing body of the National Panhellenic Council sororities on campus.

Collection Overview

This artificial reference collection contains profiles, handbooks, correspondence, clippings, flyers, newsletters, composite photographs, and miscellaneous writings pertaining to fraternities and sororities at Duke University. Materials range in date from 1931-2001.

Subject Headings

These and related materials may be accessed under the following subject headings in the Duke University Libraries online catalog.

College Students--Alcohol Use--North Carolina--Durham. Duke University. Duke University--Societies, etc. Duke University--Students--Societies, etc. Greek letter societies. Greek letter societies--North Carolina--Durham. Hazing. Initiations (into trades, societies, etc.) Contents of Collection Greek life at Duke University, general subject files, 1952-1989.

Includes clippings, rush handbooks, general flyers, a history of fraternity housing locations, and student evaluations of sororities. Also contains correspondence between fraternities, sororities, and Duke University regarding campus policies.

1 Big Brother/Sister (IFC-Panhel) Program, 1978 Chapter establishment, general Clippings, 1975-2001, undated Evaluations of sororities Flyers Greek Week Handbooks, 1952-1964 Handbooks, 1966-1989 Hazing Housing InterFraternity Council, 1968-1984 Panhellenic Council, general Fraternities and Sororities, 1923-1968.

Includes small collections of material from and about individual fraternities and sororities. Collections include clippings, flyers, membership lists, business meeting notes, newsletters, and pledge books. Also contains correspondence between sororities, fraternities, and their governing bodies.

Ordered alphabetically by group name.

1 Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Phi Omega Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Tau Omega Beta Phi Zeta Beta Theta Pi 2 Chi Delta Phi Chi Epsilon Chi Phi Chi Tau Delta Delta Delta Delta Kappa Epsilon Delta Sigma Phi Delta Sigma Theta Delta Tau Delta Kappa Alpha Order Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad, Lambda Pi Chi La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Mu Lambda Omega Psi Phi Phi Delta Theta Phi Kappa Psi Phi Kappa Sigma, 1959-1979 Phi Kappa Sigma, 1992-1998 3 Phi Mu Pi Beta Phi Pi Gamma Nu Pi Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Phi Psi Upsilon Phi Kappa Sigma (2 folders) Phy Kappa Sigma Newsletter Sigma Alpha Epsilon 4Sigma Chi, 1966-1967 Sigma Chi, 1923-1965 Sigma Gamma Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Nu Sigma Chi, 1923-1965 4Sigma Chi, 1966-1967 Sigma Gamma Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Nu (3 folders) Sigma Phi Epsilon Theta Beta Sigma Theta Chi Theta Nu Xi Zeta Beta Tau, 1935-1956 Zeta Beta Tau, 1968 Zeta Tau Alpha Composite photographs, 1973-1993.

Contains composite photographs of fraternity and sorority members (mostly fraternity groups).

Ordered by date.

5 1973-1976 6 1977-1978 7 1979-1981 8 1982-1985 9 1986-1987 10 1987-1993 11973-1979 (Psi Epsilon) Related Material Interfraternity Council records. University Archives, Duke University. Panhellenic Council records. University Archives, Duke University.