West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia University, Phi Sigma Delta Fraternity, Records
A&M 5214
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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)
1946-2008
1998-2003
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.
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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.)
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia University, Phi Sigma Delta Fraternity, Records, A&M 5214, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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.
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Morgantown (W. Va.)
College students - West Virginia - Morgantown.
Greek letter societies - West Virginia - Morgantown.
Reunions.
Phi Sigma Delta. Upsilon Chapter (West Virginia University)
West Virginia University
Series 1. Photographs (boxes 1 and oversize)Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1564921946-1960, 1989-2000, undated1OversizeScope and ContentsThis series contains photographs of Phi Sigma Delta fraternity members. The majority of the images are of reunions, but the series also includes pictures of the members when they were students at West Virginia University. This series also includes a 1948 songbook containing sheet music of Phi Sigma Delta songs. [Records with personally identifiable information have been removed and placed in closed collections.]
Photographs and a songbookArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1564961946-1950, undated11PhotographsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1564971989-2000, undated12PhotographsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1564981989-1999, undated13PhotographsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1564991953–1960OversizeSeries 2. Reunions (boxes 2-3)Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1564931949–2004231-5Scope and ContentsThis series contains numerous materials including a scrapbook, photographs, video cassettes, and correspondence, among other materials, pertaining to Phi Sigma Delta reunions. [Records with personally identifiable information have been removed and placed in closed collections.]
Scrapbook, miscellaneousArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1565001949–200421Reunions scrapbookArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1565011989–200322 VHS tapes of reunionsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1565021989–19912Reunion recordsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/156503199831Reunion recordsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/156504199132Reunion recordsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/156505200133Reunion recordsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/156506200134Reunion recordsArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/156507200335Series 3. "Ups & Downs" Newsletters (box 3)Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1564941999–200836Scope and ContentsThis series contains eleven issues of Phi Sigma Delta's "Ups & Downs" newsletter. Content includes membership lists with addresses, news about members ("Frater News"), and notices of upcoming events. [This entire series contains personally identifiable information and has been moved to closed collections.]
"Ups & Downs" NewslettersArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1565081999–200836Series 4. Miscellaneous (box 3)Archival Resource KeyPrevious Archival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1564951933, 1999-20023Scope and ContentsThis series contains general correspondence, photocopied images, and other materials relating to Phi Sigma Delta. This series also includes a 1933 copy of "Monticola," West Virginia University's yearbook, in which the fraternity is identified (pgs. 238-239). [Records with personally identifiable information have been removed and placed in closed collections.]
Miscellaneous PapersArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/1565091999–200237"Monticola," YearbookArchival Resource Key/repositories/2/archival_objects/15651019333