Delta Sigma Kappa & Phi Mu Records, 1926-1992
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RG11-04-004
Scope and Contents
This collection contains scrapbooks, manuscripts, photographs, and ephemera documenting the history and activities of the Delta Sigma Kappa sorority at Western Maryland College. It spans the years 1926-1993 with most of the collection documenting the period between 1960-1986. The collection is arranged into four series based on format. The first series contains scrapbooks created by Delta Sigma Kappa and covers the years 1943-1986. Series two consists of manuscript collections and includes copies of the sorority yearbook, “The Jug,” as well as sorority histories, member invitations, pledges, guest books, and meeting minutes. The series is arranged by format and then chronologically. Series three is made up of photographs of and by Delta Sigma Kappa. These items are arranged chronologically as possible and topically when not. Most photographs are undated, and the subjects are not identified. Series four includes artifacts, mainly plaques and trophies.
Dates
- 1926 - 1993
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Papers may be copied in accordance with the McDaniel College Archives' usual procedures.
Biographical / Historical
The JUG Club, standing for “Justice,” “Unity,” and “Good Fellowship,” secretly organized at Western Maryland College in 1923. At the time, fraternities and sororities were officially banned on campus, though an increasing number of social and local groups had begun to challenge that tradition. On February 14th, 1924 the JUG officially introduced itself to the campus. One year later it took the Greek name, Delta Sigma Kappa, making it the first Greek letter sorority at WMC.
During the 1930s, Delta Sigma Kappa had a clubroom in the basement of McDaniel Hall. They, along with other Greek letter organizations on campus, met Tuesday nights after dinner, a tradition which held until the 1970s.
In 1989, Delta Sigma Kappa affiliated with the national sorority, Phi Mu, and was officially rechartered. The sorority is still currently active on campus.
During the 1930s, Delta Sigma Kappa had a clubroom in the basement of McDaniel Hall. They, along with other Greek letter organizations on campus, met Tuesday nights after dinner, a tradition which held until the 1970s.
In 1989, Delta Sigma Kappa affiliated with the national sorority, Phi Mu, and was officially rechartered. The sorority is still currently active on campus.
Extent
10 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Box List
Box 1
- Scrapbook, Spring 1980
- Scrapbook, Fall 1980
- Scrapbook, Spring 1981
- Scrapbook, Spring 1985
- Scrapbook, Spring 1982
- Scrapbook, Spring 1977
Box 2
- Scrapbook, Fall 1978
- Scrapbook, Fall 1982
- Scrapbook, Spring 1979
- Scrapbook, Fall 1979
- Scrapbook, Fall 1986
- Scrapbook, 1963-1965
- Composite Sorority Photos
Box 3
- Scrapbook, Spring 1975
- Scrapbook, Spring 1973
- Scrapbook, Spring 1976
- Scrapbook, Spring 1974
- Scrapbook, Spring 1978
- Scrapbook, 1970-71
- Scrapbook, 1972-73
- Scrapbook, Fall 1981
- 1969 Yearbook
Box 4
- Scrapbook, Spring 1983
- Scrapbook, 1969-70
- Scrapbook, 1968-69
- Scrapbook, 1966-68
- Scrapbook, 1962-63
- Scrapbook, 1958-62
Box 5
- Scrapbook, 1943-57
- Scrapbook, 1971-72
- Scrapbook, 1983-84
- Scrapbook, Spring 1976
Box 6
- Folder 1-12
- Folder 38
- "The Jug," 1926-1961
Box 7
- Folders 13-34
Box 8
- Folder 35-37
- Guest Book, 1944-56
- Guest Book, 1954-56
Box 9
- Gavel
- ISC Bridge Award, 1963
- Delta Sigma Kappa Tumblers
- WMC Intra Mural Champions, 1965-66
Box 10
- Outstanding Delt Awards, 1961-1976
- Outstanding Delt Awards, 1961-1981
Box 11
- Guest Book, 1927-1938
- Meeting Minutes Book, 1964-74
Box 12
- Scrapbook, 1985-86
- Scrapbook, Fall 1984
- Scrapbook, Spring 1987, 1992, Spring 1993
- Delta Sigma Kappa Scarves
- Embroidered Poem
Disclaimer
The McDaniel College Archives’ collections contain records that are historical in nature and products of the time and society under which they were created. Some materials within our collections contain language or images that users could find inappropriate or offensive. McDaniel College does not endorse the views expressed in these materials, which are inconsistent with the College’s commitment to creating an inclusive, open, and accessible learning community. These items have been retained as they originally existed to preserve the integrity of the historical record and to foster accountability for the institution’s actions and decisions.
Processing Information
Collection was previously partially cataloged under shelf list number 02/03/09.
- Title
- "Delta Sigma Kappa & Phi Mu Records, 1926-1992"
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Gwenlyn Coddington
- Date
- 2024-08-16
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Container: RG11.04.004 Box 1 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: RG11.04.004 Box 2 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: RG11.04.004 Box 3 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: RG11.04.004 Box 4 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: RG11.04.004 Box 5 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: RG11.04.004 Box 6 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: RG11.04.004 Box 7 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: RG11.04.004 Box 8 (Mixed Materials)
- Container: RG11.04.004 Box 9 (Realia)
- Container: RG11.04.004 Box 10 (Realia)
- Container: RG11.04.004 Box 11 (Text)
- Container: RG11.04.004 Box 12 (Mixed Materials)
Repository Details
Part of the McDaniel College Repository
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