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uaphimu Inventory of the Phi Mu, Gamma Epsilon Chapter (Duke University) Records, 1934-1982 Processed by: Archives Staff; machine-readable finding aid created by: Kimberly Sims University Archives Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

Aleph Number: 003134619

Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: January 2008Processed by Archives Staff, January 2008; Finding Aid encoded by Kimberly Sims, University Archives, Duke University, January 2008 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and our local Style Guide Inventory of the Phi Mu, Gamma Epsilon Chapter (Duke University) Records, 1934-1982 University Archives Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

Descriptive Summary University Archives, Duke University Phi Mu. Gamma Epsilon Chapter (Duke University). Phi Mu, Gamma Epsilon Chapter (Duke University) Records, 1934-1982 Material in English 17.0 Linear Feet about 300 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. 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. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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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.

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.

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.

Subject Headings

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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 Contents 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.

11934 21936-1940 31934-1936 1936 41940-1942 1947-1949 1949-1958 5circa 1940s 1947 141952-1953 61955-1957 1959-1960 1972-1973 71961-1966 81974-1977 91977-1978 101978-1979 11Album 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.

121934-1937 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.

12The Aglaia, 1958-1959/1968-1969 13The 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.

13Constitution and bylaws, 1974 Convention program, 1952 Pledge materials, circa 1972 Photographs, circa 1950-1952 Photographs, 1975 Photographs, 1979, 1980