Gamma Sigma Delta Records, 1909-1961

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Gamma Sigma Delta. Oregon Zeta Chapter.
Title
Gamma Sigma Delta Records
Dates
1909-1961 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 microfilm reel
Collection Number
RG 020
Summary
The Oregon Agricultural College chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta (originally called Delta Theta Sigma) was established in 1908; it has been called the first honorary society at the university. These records document the administration, membership, and activities of this honorary agricultural society.
Repository
Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The society, originally called Delta Theta Sigma, was founded at Ohio State University in 1905. The chapter at Oregon Agricultural College was established in 1908, and its first members were initiated in 1909. It was purportedly the first honorary society at the university. The society became Gamma Sigma Delta in 1913, and in 1917 merged with the Honor Society of Agriculture.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Gamma Sigma Delta Records document the administration, membership, and activities of the Oregon Zeta Chapter of this honorary agricultural society.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Gamma Sigma Delta Records (RG 20), Oregon State University Archives, Corvallis, Oregon.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into four series: I. Minutes; II. Treasurer's Book; III. General Correspondence; and IV. General Subject File. Series I-III are arranged chronologically; series IV is arranged by subject.

Related Materials

Related materials are available in the Memorabilia Collection (MC-Gamma Sigma Delta).

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I:  Minutes, 1909-1960Return to Top

Container(s): Reel 1

Series II:  Treasurer's Book, 1915-1934Return to Top

Container(s): Reel 1

Series III:  General Correspondence, 1913-1961Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Reel
1
undated
1
1913
1
1916-1944
1
1954
1
1958-1961

Series IV:  General Subject File, 1909-1960Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Reel Folder
1 1
Invitations
1924, 1926, 1928
1 2
Historical Information Sheets
1931
1 3
Initiation Reports
1917, 1925, 1927-1937
1 4
Constitution, Origin & Objectives
1916, 1918, 1934
1 5
Information Report
1937, 1942
1 6
Announcements
1921, 1938-1939, 1960
1 7
Membership Lists
1909-1921, 1924, 1926, 1930-1933
1 8
Aims and Purposes
undated
1 9
Questionnaires and Ballots
1938, 1960

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Agricultural students--Oregon.
  • Greek letter societies--Oregon--Corvallis.

Corporate Names

  • Gamma Sigma Delta. Oregon Zeta Chapter.