Inventory of the Phi Mu, Gamma Epsilon Chapter (Duke University) Records, 1934-1982

Abstract

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.

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: English
Extent: 17.0 Linear Feet, about 300 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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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Access Restrictions

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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.

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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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.

1934

Box 1

1936-1940

Box 2

1934-1936

Box 3

1936

Box 3

1940-1942

Box 4

1947-1949

Box 4

1949-1958

Box 4

circa 1940s

Box 5

1947

Box 5

1952-1953

Box 14

1955-1957

Box 6

1959-1960

Box 6

1972-1973

Box 6

1961-1966

Box 7

1974-1977

Box 8

1977-1978

Box 9

1978-1979

Box 10

Album of photographs and composites, circa 1930s-1980

Box 11

Chapter Minutes, 1934-1972

(1) Box

Contains the minutes of house meetings. Topics include general business, social, and civic activities of the chapter.

1934-1937

Box 12

1938-1945 April

Box 12

1945 Sept.-1953

Box 12

1953-1960

Box 12

1960-1972

Box 12

1975-1976

Box 12

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.

The Aglaia, 1958-1959/1968-1969

Box 12

The Aglaia, 1969-1970/1976, 1980, 1982

Box 13

Songs of Phi Mu, 1960

Box 13

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.

Constitution and bylaws, 1974

Box 13

Convention program, 1952

Box 13

Pledge materials, circa 1972

Box 13

Photographs, circa 1950-1952

Box 13

Photographs, 1975

Box 13

Photographs, 1979, 1980

Box 13

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.