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Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Chapter Records, 1930-1993 [approximate]1.0 lf
Historical Background: Gamma Phi Beta sorority started as Sigma Theta sorority in 1908 at Fargo College . When Fargo College closed in 1922, two graduates 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.
The alumnae chapter was made up of any initiated members of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority who were no longer in college or were married. Their primary objective was to promote a higher mental and social culture for the women who belonged to the local Gamma Phi Beta chapters – Alpha Omicron at NDAC and Gamma Mu at Moorhead State University .
The Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Chapter had several duties. It promoted, advised, and contributed financial and other assistance to Gamma Phi Beta chapters. It helped with rushing, recommended girls as members, provided alumna advisors to attend meetings, held money-raising projects for the chapter house and local philanthropies, and managed the sorority house.
Scope and Content: This collection consists of secretary’s minutes from chapter meetings, 1933-1964 [gaps]. It also includes by-laws and the President’s Reports, 1974-1982 [gaps]. The collection has alumnae directories, newsletters and correspondence. In addition, it has several editions of The Crescent Communique , published by NDSU Gamma Phi Betas, scrapbooks, a guest book, 1975-1995 [gaps] and events. Included is a short film of the ground breaking for the new chapter house and the corporate seal. See also: Gamma Phi Beta Collection, 1929-1993Box 11. Finding Aid and History 2. Meeting Minutes Dec., 1933-May, 1946 3. Meeting Minutes May, 1936-Aug., 1949 4. Meeting Minutes Sept., 1949-Aug., 1956 5. Meeting Minutes Sept., 1956-March 1961, June 1964-Aug., 1964 6. By-Laws 1970, 1980, 1982 7. President’s Reports April, 1974-May, 1982 [gaps] 8. General Correspondence 1952-1989, bulk dates, 1970-1980 9. Correspondence involving Title IX 10. Membership Roll by Initiation Year & Officers 11. Initiation Applications & Requirements 12. Housing Regulations 13. Newsletters 1943-1980 [gaps] 14. Crescent Communique Jan., 1978-Winter 1982 [gaps] 15. Gamma Phi Beta Memorial Scholarship 16. Nominations & Requirements for National Awards 17. Gage Burdick Memorial Award 18. Alumnae Directories 1956-1980 [gaps] 19. Fund Raising activities 20. Ground Breaking Ceremonies 21. Founder’s Day 22. Senior Day 23. Gamma Phi Beta Mother’s Club 24. Convention Reports 1978, 1980 25. Area Leadership Conference 26. Newspaper Clippings 27. Scrapbook – Feb., 1973-March 1974 28. Scrapbook – March 1974-March 1975 29. Guest book 1979-1995 [gaps] 30. Thank You Cards 31. 50 Years at North Dakota State University 32. Names Removed from Membership 33. Gamma Phi Beta Song Pamphlet 34. Financial Related 35. General 36. Corporate Seal [loose] 37. Film: Ground Breaking Ceremony [loose] *In December 1960, NDAC became North Dakota State University (NDSU).
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