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Theta Delta Chi (Epsilon Chargepter) Records, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
Accession 1980.015 was a gift of Theta Delta Chi, Epsilon Charge through Charles A. Taylor on June 7, 1942 (original accession 1942-90)
Mott Dulany Ball's poem was removed from the College Papers Collection and added here in September 2009.
Items from the Student Organizations Collection were removed and added here in September 2009.
Clippings were removed from the University Archives Subject File Collection and added here in September 2009.
Chartered in 1853, the Epsilon Charge of Theta Delta Chi was the first social fraternity at William & Mary. Its charter was revoked in July 2012.
This collection contains correspondence, fliers, a minute book, ledger, copies of the publications "The Shield" and "Epsilon Hokum," news clippings, artifacts, and a poem.
One dance card from the final German Dance of the year at the College of William and Mary in 1916. The front of the card is embossed with a blue Theta Delta Chi crest. Included in the dance card are a list of patronesses, order of dances, "fratres in Collegio", and visiting alumni. The card was printed by E.A. Wright of Philadelphia. There is a black piece of string that is attached to the side of the card and is in good condition. The card is approximately 4.5in. x 2.25in. and is in good condition.
One aluminum button from the fraternity Theta Delta Chi to students who rushed the fraternity at the College of William and Mary during the Fall 2007 semester. The button is white with "Rush" in black, the Greek letter for Theta in white with a black background; the Greek letter for Delta in blue with a white background; and the Greek letter for Chi in white with a blue background. The reverse of the pin is in fair shape with several scratches. The button is approximately 2.25in. Gift of Jeff Frew. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1. UA 2009.463
One blue nylon hat with the Greek letters Theta, Delta, and Chi that once belonged to Charles Kendrick, class of 1982, while a member of the fraternity and student at the College of William and Mary. The hat itself is dark blue, while the stiched letters are of a light blue color. It is in poor condition with a lot of wear and dirt around the brim of the hat. It is approximately 7in. x 11 1/2in. (UA 2010.640)
One sticker decal depicting the coat of arms for the fraternity Theta Delta Chi that was once owned by Charles Kendrick, class of 1982, while a member of the fraternity at the College of William and Mary. The decal features a man standing with a rod next to a black cat on top of a knight's helmet, which is sitting on top of the coat of arms. Underneath the seal is features the fraternity's moto, Our Hearts are United, written in Latin. It is approximately 2.375in. x 3.75in and is in fair condition. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS4. UA 2010.641
One set of 14 black and gold sticker decals with the Greek letters for the fraternity Theta Delta Chi that once belonged to Charles Kendrick, class of 1982, while a member of the fraternity at the College of William and Mary. The sheet the decals are on is approximately 2in. x 4.5in. while the individual decals are approximately 0.9375in. x 0.5in. The decals are in fair condition. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS4. UA 2010.642
2- cream, black, and gold decals with the Greek letters for the fraternity Theta Delta Chi that were once owned by Charles Kendrick, class of 1982, while a member of the fraternity at the College of William and Mary. The are approximately 4.5in x 1.8125in. and are in fair condition. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS4. UA2010.643 a and b
One silver plate that was used for an achievement award given out by the Theta Delta Chi fraternity at their 135th Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. The plate is inscribed "Thomas L. Jordan, Epsilon '24, Theta Delta Chi Achievement Award, 135th Annual Convention, New Orleans, August 14, 1982." The award was given to Charles L. Kendrick, III, class of 1982 and 1995.
One drinking glass with a gold rim that was given out at the Theta Delta Chi fraternity's Sweetheart Dance in 1981. The glass also is engraved with Theta Delta Chi's seal and "Sweetheart Dance 1981." The glass once belonged to Charles L. Kendrick, III, class of 1982, while a student at the College. It is in fair condition and is approximately 3.5in. in diameter. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS4. UA 2011.015
Long sleeved white shirt with black lettering "Theta Delta Chi Harry Buffalo" with a drawing of a viking (UA 1994.019)
This gold pin belonged to Charles Wilkinson. It is shaped like a shield and has a blue enameled center, on which are two stars, the Greek letters for Theta Delta Chi, and two crossed arrows. The back is engraved with "C. Wilkinson," an open book flanked by two daggers, and "W&M Coll. 1853." 1853 was the founding year of the Epsilon Charge of Theta Delta Chi. Pin is 0.5in. (width) x 0.75in (height). Gift of Miss Fanny C. Wilkinson of Bremo Bluff, VA (daughter).
One light blue button, 2.25in. in diameter. In black letters, it reads "Picnic with the Daves," "Epsilon Association," and "139th Convention Philadelphia." The Epsilon Association is a fraternity alumni association. Gift of Charles Kendrick. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 19. UA 1994.029
One Visa Classic credit card issued by the 1st Tennessee Bank and promoted through the fraternity as an "affinity" card. The card is labelled with "Theta Delta Chi Fraternity" and has a black, white, and blue logo shaped like a flag. These cards were set up to give a certain percentage of the profits to the fraternity. This card belonged to Charles L. Kendrick. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS4, Box 10. UA1994.031