Chi Delta Phi records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0086
Scope and Contents
The Chi Delta Phi records (1911-1968) are a collection of materials reflecting the organization, growth, activities, and dissolution of the Gleam Epsilon chapter of this sorority, and its predecessor, The Order of the Gleam. The collection is comprised of: (1) a two folume roster; (2) a two volume scrapbook, which includes newsclippings and programs; (3) business records; and (4) fifteen volumes of unpublished writings of members. In Janurary 1985, a play, The Unequal Yok was added to the collection.
Dates
- 1911-1968
Creator
- Chi Delta Phi. Gleam Epsilon Chapter (University of Utah) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Biographical / Historical
In the fall of 1908, a group of University of Utah women organized The Order of the Gleam, a women's literary club. In 1921 the club became the Gleam Epsilon chapter of Chi Delta Phi, a national honorary literary sorority that had been organized in Georgia in 1919. The Gleam Epsilon chapter functioned on the campus until 1951 when it disbanded; but even after the chapter's dissolution the alumnae remained an active group.
Extent
4 Linear Feet (5 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Chi Delta Phi records (1911-1968) are a collection of materials reflecting the organization, growth, activities, and dissolution of the Gleam Epsilon chapter of this sorority, and its predecessor, the Order of the Gleam. The collection is comprised of a two-volume roster, a two-volume scrapbook, business records, fifteen volumes of unpublished writings of the members of the sorority, and a play.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Boxes 1-4 (3.5 linear feet) were donated by Mabel Frazer in 1969.
Box 5 (0.5 linear feet) was donated in 1985 by an unknown donor.
Box 5 (0.5 linear feet) was donated in 1985 by an unknown donor.
Processing Information
Processed by Linda Herrick in 1975.
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- Academic theses
- Biographies
- Business correspondence
- Chi Delta Phi. Gleam Epsilon Chapter (University of Utah) -- Archives
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Clubs and Societies
- College sorority members -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- 20th century -- Archives
- Colleges and Universities
- Financial records
- Greek letter societies -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- 20th century -- Archives
- Literature -- Societies, etc. -- 20th century -- Archives
- Manuscripts
- Membership lists
- Minutes (Records)
- Plays (Literary genre)
- Poetry
- Programs (publications)
- Scrapbooks
- Travel writing
- University of Utah -- Students -- Societies, etc. -- 20th century -- Archives
- Women college students -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Societies and clubs -- 20th century -- Archives
Creator
- Chi Delta Phi. Gleam Epsilon Chapter (University of Utah) (Organization)
- Title
- Inventory of the Chi Delta Phi records
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Linda Herrick.
- Date
- 1975 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu