Phi Fraternity records 04.PSPF Finding aid prepared by Melinda Ortiz

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Eastern Michigan University Archives 2011 December 2 Halle Library, Room 310 Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197 734-487-0020 Fraternity records 04.PSPF

Table of Contents

Summary Information ...... 3 Historical note...... 4 Administrative Information ...... 4 Controlled Access Headings...... 4 Collection Inventory...... 5

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Summary Information

Repository Eastern Michigan University Archives

Title Phi Sigma Phi Fraternity collection

Date [inclusive] 1914-2002

Extent 0.4 Linear feet 1 archive box

Language English

Abstract The Phi Sigma Phi Fraternity collection contains information from the Chi Delta, Phi Sigma Epsilon, and Phi Sigma Phi Fraternities at Eastern Michigan University. It includes Chi Delta papers, lists, and the secretary's book from 1914. The collection also contains clippings, constitutions and by-laws, correspondence, newsletters, legal reports, membership lists, status reports, recognition forms, incorporation papers, and other miscellaneous articles of the Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity. The Phi Sigma Phi constitution and by-laws, correspondence, newsletter, clippings, and miscellaneous papers complete the collection. Though Phi Sigma Phi is the current fraternity, the majority of the collection documents Chi Delta and Phi Sigma Epsilon.

Preferred Citation note Please cite materials from the University Archives in the following manner: Item. Collection Title. Eastern Michigan University Archives.

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Historical note

The local Chi Delta Fraternity was founded in 1914 at Eastern Michigan University, but became the Lambda chapter of the national fraternity Phi Sigma Epsilon in 1934. After Phi Sigma Epsilon merged with , the Lambda chapter did not merge and tried to keep the name Phi Sigma Epsilon, resulting in a law suit with Phi Sigma Kappa. After Phi Sigma Phi was founded, the former Phi Sigma Epsilon chapter of Eastern Michigan University became part of the fraternity in 1988.

Administrative Information

Publication Information Eastern Michigan University Archives 2011 December 2

Conditions Governing Access note Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

• Eastern Michigan University. • Phi Sigma Phi Fraternity. . .

Subject(s)

• College fraternities • Fraternities

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Collection Inventory

Chi Delta: Papers, Lists, and Miscellaneous 1914-1932

Box Folder 1 1 Text (32307023991749)

Chi Delta: Secretary's Book 1914

Box Folder 1 2 Text (32307023991749)

Phi Sigma Epsilon Clippings/News Articles/Flyers 1958-1987

Box Folder 1 3 Text (32307023991749)

Phi Sigma Epsilon Constitution and By-Laws 1962-1985

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Box Folder 1 4 Text (32307023991749)

Phi Sigma Epsilon Correspondence 1965-1986

Box Folder 1 5 Text (32307023991749)

Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity Newsletter 1981

Box Folder 1 6 Text (32307023991749)

Phi Sigma Epsilon Legal Reports 1987

Box Folder 1 7 Text (32307023991749)

Phi Sigma Epsilon Member Lists 1935-1940 1935-1940

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Box Folder 1 8 Text (32307023991749)

Phi Sigma Epsilon Miscellaneous

Box Folder 1 9 Text (32307023991749)

Phi Sigma Epsilon Recognition Forms/Certificate of Incorporation 1985

Box Folder 1 10 Text (32307023991749)

Phi Sigma Epsilon Status Reports/Re-organization and Expansion Objectives 1984-1987

Box Folder 1 11 Text (32307023991749)

Phi Simga Phi Constitution and By-laws, Statement of Purpose

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Box Folder 1 12 Text (32307023991749)

Phi Sigma Phi Correspondence and Legal Papers 1992-2002

Box Folder 1 13 Text (32307023991749)

Phi Simga Phi Newsletter and Clippings

Box Folder 1 14 Text (32307023991749)

Phi Simga Phi Miscellaneous

Box Folder 1 15 Text (32307023991749)

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