University of Chicago Library Guide to the University of Chicago, Phi Sigma Delta, Mu Chapter Records 1957
© 2010 University of Chicago Library Table of Contents Descriptive Summary 3 Information on Use 3 Access 3 Citation 3 Historical Note 3 Scope Note 3 Related Resources 3 Subject Headings 3 INVENTORY 4 Descriptive Summary
Identifier ICU.SPCL.PISIGMADELTA
Title University of Chicago. Phi Sigma Delta, Mu Chapter. Records
Date 1957
Size 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Repository Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.
Abstract The Phi Sigma Delta, Mu Chapter Records contain a small fraternity paddle.
Information on Use Access The collection is open for research.
Citation When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: University of Chicago. Phi Sigma Delta, Mu Chapter. Records, [Box #, Folder #], Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library
Historical Note Phi Sigma Delta was founded at Columbia University on November 10, 1909. It was organized to foster and nurture the comradeship of its founders. The fraternity then merged with Phi Alpha on April 6, 1959. Phi Sigma Delta disappeared as a national fraternity in 1969 when it merged with Zeta Beta Tau, Its total membership, as of May of 1967, was 19,500, including forty-nine active and twenty-two inactive chapters. The Mu chapter was based in Chicago.
Scope Note The small paddle in the collection announces a pledge party in the autumn of 1957.
Related Resources The following related resources are located in the Department of Special Collections: http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/spcl/select.html
Subject Headings
3 • Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity • University of Chicago. Law School • University of Chicago. Law School -- Students • University of Chicago. Law School -- Societies, etc. • Universities and colleges -- Societies, etc. • INVENTORY Box 1 Small fraternity paddle, 1957
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