Kappa Delta, Sigma Delta Chapter (Duke University) records, 1935-1981

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Summary

Creator:
Kappa Delta Sorority. Sigma Delta Chapter (Duke University)
Abstract:
The Sigma Delta Chapter of Kappa Delta was chartered at Duke University in 1912. Types of material include correspondence, historical accounts, photographs, printed materials, and scrapbooks. Major subjects include student life at Duke University, establishment of a sorority, organization, pledging, initiation, community service activities, social activities, general governance, leadership, and public relations. The collection ranges in date from 1935-1981.
Extent:
1.3 Linear Feet
about 1,000 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.31.22.0002
University Archives Record Group:
31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 22 -- Social Fraternities and Sororities

Background

Scope and content:

Types of material include correspondence, historical accounts, photographs, printed materials, and scrapbooks. Major subjects include student life at Duke University, establishment of a sorority, organization, pledging, initiation, community service activities, social activities, general governance, leadership, and public relations. The material ranges in date from 1935-1981.

Biographical / historical:

The Sigma Delta Chapter of Kappa Delta was charted at Duke University in 1912. Its charter members included Mary Gorham, Lucille Gorham, Katie Lee McKinnon, Estelle Flowers, and Catherine Thomas.

During 1915, meetings were held in the home of Mary White Cranford. The women wanted a chapter house on campus, but President Few opposed the idea. Sigma Delta continued to have monthly meetings off campus until 1916, when they were granted meeting space in the Woman's Building. In fall 1918, the women moved into a suite in Alspaugh Hall.

During the first year of their Kappa Delta affiliation, the Sigma Delta chapter attended a Halloween party, gave two rushing parties, and attended garden parties. Some other activities enjoyed by the Sigma Delta chapter were: a "Dream Ship Cruise" themed ball with fellow fraternity men, War Chest and YMCA philanthropy, slumber parties, and supporting Hungarian exchange students at Duke. Kappa Delta also participated in Greek Night and created a float for Joe College Weekend.

The Sigma Delta chapter lost its charter in 1967 but was re-chartered in 1976. From 1976 to 1981, the chapter was active on campus, but again lost its charter in 1990. The sorority was formerly governed by the Panhellenic Association at Duke University.

Acquisition information:
The Kappa Delta, Sigma Delta Chapter (Duke University) Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1976-1981.
Processing information:

Processed by Emily Glenn, December 2002

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, January 2008

Accessions A76-21 and A81-47 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

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[Identification of item], Kappa Delta, Sigma Delta Chapter (Duke University) Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.