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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)19091961
- 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
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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
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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.
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
Corporate Names
Finding aid prepared by Lawrence
A. Landis.
1994
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