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Lambda Delta Sigma records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2427

Scope and Contents

The Lambda Delta Sigma records (1935-1947) consists of meeting minutes and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (L.D.S.) Institute record notes.

Dates

  • 1935-1947

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

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.

Organizational History

In 1936 Lowell Bennion, the director of the institute of religion at the University of Utah, participated in the founding of a fraternity that would be directly tied to the institute program. On 22 January 1937 a sorority was also organized at the University of Utah. The fraternity and sorority were both named Lambda Delta Sigma, with separate chapters for men and women.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Abstract

The Lambda Delta Sigma records (1935-1947) consists of meeting minutes and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (L.D.S) Institute record notes. The sorority was founded in 1937 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Institute located at the University of Utah.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Dale C. LeCheminant in 2008.

Processing Information

Title
Inventory of the Lambda Delta Sigma records, 1935-1947
Author
Finding aid created by Betsey Welland.
Date
© 2010 (last modified: 2020 and 2024)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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