Gamma Phi Beta
Collection
Identifier: SCUA 0027
Scope and Contents
The collection contains Spectrum news clippings; "Sousa and His Band" program, general correspondence, Gamma Phi Betta ceramic tile, and Gamma Phi Beta Sorority award
Dates
- 1928 - 1993
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyrights to this collection is held by The North Dakota State University Archives.
Biographical / Historical
Gamma Phi Beta sorority started as Sigma Theta sorority in 1908 at Fargo College, Fargo, North Dakota. When Fargo College closed in 1922, two undergraduates from the sorority enrolled at North Dakota Agricultural College (NDAC) and transferred the organization there. The group grew, and within 21 years had initiated 155 girls into sisterhood. In 1929 they petitioned for membership to the Gamma Phi Beta national sorority. In 1930 they were initiated into the Gamma Phi Beta national organization. They continued to uphold their reputation as local fundraisers, as well as being active in campus activities and the community. In 1986, due to a decline in membership the Gamma Phi Betas sold their house to the YMCA, and purchased a smaller one. This decline in numbers never picked up, and the Gamma Phi Beta sorority at NDSU dissolved in 1993. They sold off the majority of their property, allowing alumni to purchase what they wanted first, and then allowing the public to make purchases.
Extent
1 Items
Language of Materials
English
Overview
The collection contains Spectrum news clippings; "Sousa and His Band" program, general correspondence, Gamma Phi Betta ceramic tile, and Gamma Phi Beta Sorority award
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred by Paul O. Radde, PhD (Acc. 2014-065ua) for Gamma Phi Beta
Legal Status
The North Dakota State University Archives owns the property rights to this collection.
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Gamma Phi Beta Records
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu