West Virginia University, Phi Sigma Delta Fraternity, Records

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

Requires signed form, since special access restriction applies.

Researchers may access digitized materials by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia & Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc.

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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.

Summary

Extent:
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)
Abstract:
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.
Language:
English
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.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

This 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.]

This 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.]

This 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.]

This 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.]

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.)

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard