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Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity records 04.DSPF Finding aid prepared by Melinda Ortiz

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Eastern Michigan University Archives 2011 October 21 Halle Library, Room 310 Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197 734-487-0020

Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity records 04.DSPF

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

Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity collection

Date [inclusive]

1952-2001

Extent

0.4 Linear feet 1 archive box

Language

English

Abstract

The Delta Sigma Phi fraternity collection contains the records of the Gamma Tau Chapter at Eastern Michigan University. Included in the collection are the articles of incorporation, by laws and constitutions, correspondence, event flyers, information from the 1991 Homecoming, legal reports, meeting minutes, member lists, news articles, petitions, a pledge manual, publications, and rental documents.

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 Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity was founded at City College in New York on December 10, 1899. The Fraternity was founded on the principle of universal brotherhood, and included men from all religious backgrounds. The Gamma Tau chapter was founded at Eastern Michigan University on November 9, 1852 on the prinicples of leadership, scholarship, and social involvement.

Administrative Information Publication Information Eastern Michigan University Archives 2011 October 21 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. -- Archives Subject(s) • College fraternities • Fraternities

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Collection Inventory

Articles of Incorporation 1990

Text

Box 1

Folder 1

Box 1

Folder 2

Box 1

Folder 3

(32307023996706)

By Laws/Constitutions/Policies 1952-1991

Text (32307023996706)

Correspondence 1952-2006

Text (32307023996706)

Event Flyers/Invitations 1986-2011

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Text

Box 1

Folder 4

Box 1

Folder 5

Box 1

Folder 6

Box 1

Folder 7

(32307023996706)

Homecoming 1991

Text (32307023996706)

Information from Website

Text (32307023996706)

Legal Reports 1993

Text (32307023996706)

Meeting Minutes 1986-1991

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Text

Box 1

Folder 8

Box 1

Folder 9

Box 1

Folder 10

Box 1

Folder 11

(32307023996706)

Member List 1986-2001

Text (32307023996706)

News Articles/Clippings 1987-2010

Text (32307023996706)

Petitions/Pledge Manuals 1950-1979

Text (32307023996706)

Publications 1986-1993

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Text

Box 1

Folder 12-13

Box 1

Folder 14

(32307023996706)

Rental Documents 1991

Text (32307023996706)

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