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West Virginia University, Phi Sigma Delta Fraternity, Records

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 5214

Scope and Contents

Papers of Phi Sigma Delta Fraternity at West Virginia University contain photographs, records of reunions, newsletters, and other material. This collection documents the relationships maintained by the members after their graduations. A portion of this collection containing personally identifiable information has been removed and placed in closed collections.

The collection is divided into four series as follows:

Series 1. Photographs; 1946-2000 and undated; box 1, folders 1-3.
Series 2. Reunions; 1998-2003; box 2 - box 3, folder 5.
Series 3. Ups & Downs Newsletters; 1999-2008; box 3, folder 6.
Series 4. Miscellaneous; 1933-2002; box 3, folder 7.

Dates

  • Creation: 1946-2008
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1998-2003

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Requires signed form, since special access restriction applies.

Researchers may access digitized materials by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia & Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Biographical / Historical

Phi Sigma Delta began at Columbia University in 1910. The Upsilon Chapter was active at West Virginia University from May 7, 1927-1962. Its colors were purple and white and its flower was a white carnation.

During the years it was active, the fraternity sponsored numerous activities including dinners and dances, among others.

While the members referenced throughout this collection are from different classes, they have maintained connections via letters, e-mails, and reunions.

(Information was acquired from existing collection material and copies of "Monticola" obtained from the Internet Archive.)

Extent

1.1 Linear Feet (1 ft. 1/2 in. (2 document cases, 5 in. each); (1 document case, 2 1/2 in.); (1 oversize folder, 1 item))

Overview

Papers of Phi Sigma Delta Fraternity at West Virginia University contain photographs, records of reunions, newsletters, and other material. This collection documents the relationships maintained by the members after their graduations. A portion of this collection containing personally identifiable information has been removed and placed in closed collections.

Physical Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Title
West Virginia University, Phi Sigma Delta Fraternity, Records, 1946-2008
Author
Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center
Date
2016/07/06
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

Contact:
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536