Inventory of the Tau Epsilon Phi, Delta Upsilon Chapter (Duke University) Records, 1957-1981

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.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: Tau Epsilon Phi. Delta Upsilon Chapter (Duke University).
Title: Tau Epsilon Phi, Delta Upsilon Chapter (Duke University) Records, 1957-1981
Language of Material: English
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet, about 200 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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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.

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Correspondence, 1967-1979

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"Purpose of T.E.P" and "T.E.P. Sister Proposal"

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Social events, circa 1972

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Executive Board minutes, May 1978-August 1978

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Chancellor's reports, 1972, 1975

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Miscellaneous financial materials, 1970-1978

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Pledge lists, circa 1970-1974

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Membership roster, circa 1970-1974

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Housing lists, circa 1972-1976

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Interfraternity Council meeting minutes, 1973-1978

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Newsletters, 1972-1978

Box 1

Printed materials, 1957-1979

Box 1

Clippings, 1979-1981

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Historical Note

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.