Inventory of the Fraternities and Sororities collection, 1931-2001

Abstract

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.

Descriptive Summary

Title: Fraternities and Sororities collection, 1931-2001.
Creator: Duke University. University Archives.
Extent: 5.5 Linear Feet, , 5,500 Items , (10 boxes)
Repository: University Archives, Duke University.
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives, Duke University.
Language: English.

Series Quick Links

Greek life at Duke University, general subject files, 1952-1989.
Fraternities and Sororities, 1923-1968.
Composite photographs, 1973-1993.

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.

Administrative Information

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Access Restrictions

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No restrictions.

Use Restrictions

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.

Contents of the Collection

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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.

Big Brother/Sister (IFC-Panhel) Program, 1978

Box 1

Chapter establishment, general

Box 1

Clippings, 1975-2001, undated

Box 1

Evaluations of sororities

Box 1

Flyers

Box 1

Greek Week

Box 1

Handbooks, 1952-1964

Box 1

Handbooks, 1966-1989

Box 1

Hazing

Box 1

Housing

Box 1

InterFraternity Council, 1968-1984

Box 1

Panhellenic Council, general

Box 1

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.

Alpha Epsilon Phi

Box 1

Alpha Chi Omega

Box 1

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Box 1

Alpha Omicron Pi

Box 1

Alpha Phi

Box 1

Alpha Phi Omega

Box 1

Alpha Phi Alpha

Box 1

Alpha Tau Omega

Box 1

Beta Phi Zeta

Box 1

Beta Theta Pi

Box 1

Chi Delta Phi

Box 2

Chi Epsilon

Box 2

Chi Phi

Box 2

Chi Tau

Box 2

Delta Delta Delta

Box 2

Delta Kappa Epsilon

Box 2

Delta Sigma Phi

Box 2

Delta Sigma Theta

Box 2

Delta Tau Delta

Box 2

Kappa Alpha Order

Box 2

Kappa Alpha Psi

Box 2

Kappa Kappa Gamma

Box 2

Kappa Sigma

Box 2

Lambda Chi Alpha

Box 2

Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad, Lambda Pi Chi

Box 2

La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda

Box 2

Mu Lambda

Box 2

Omega Psi Phi

Box 2

Phi Delta Theta

Box 2

Phi Kappa Psi

Box 2

Phi Kappa Sigma, 1959-1979

Box 2

Phi Kappa Sigma, 1992-1998

Box 2

Phi Mu

Box 3

Pi Beta Phi

Box 3

Pi Gamma Nu

Box 3

Pi Kappa Alpha

Box 3

Pi Kappa Phi

Box 3

Psi Upsilon

Box 3

Phi Kappa Sigma (2 folders)

Box 3

Phy Kappa Sigma Newsletter

Box 3

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Box 3

Sigma Chi, 1966-1967

Box 4

Sigma Chi, 1923-1965

Box 4

Sigma Gamma

Box 4

Sigma Gamma Rho

Box 4

Sigma Nu

Box 4

Sigma Chi, 1923-1965

Box 4

Sigma Chi, 1966-1967

Box 4

Sigma Gamma

Box 4

Sigma Gamma Rho

Box 4

Sigma Nu (3 folders)

Box 4

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Box 4

Theta Beta Sigma

Box 4

Theta Chi

Box 4

Theta Nu Xi

Box 4

Zeta Beta Tau, 1935-1956

Box 4

Zeta Beta Tau, 1968

Box 4

Zeta Tau Alpha

Box 4

Composite photographs, 1973-1993.

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

Ordered by date.

1973-1976

Box 5

1977-1978

Box 6

1979-1981

Box 7

1982-1985

Box 8

1986-1987

Box 9

1987-1993

Box 10

1973-1979 (Psi Epsilon)

Oversize Folder 1

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.