Delta Sigma Phi Records
UA.12.2.2

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. Alpha Pi Chapter (Michigan State University).
Creator
Michigan Agricultural College. Aurorian Literary Society.
Title
Delta Sigma Phi records
ID
UA.12.2.2
Date [inclusive]
1921-1927
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 2 folders
Language
English

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."

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Historical Note

The roots of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity at Michigan State University reach back to 1905 with the establishment of the Aurorian Literary Society, a local collegiate society at Michigan Agricultural College. In 1922, the Aurorians applied to Delta Sigma Phi, a national fraternity, for a local chapter. The Alpha Pi Chapter of the Delta Sigma Phi was formally established at the Michigan Agricultural College in 1923. When organized, the purpose of the literary society was to extend “the opportunity for literacy training and social privileges to more of the students...” while the goal of the fraternity has evolved to providing “service to the community and the school.”

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Scope and Content

The records of the Alpha Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Phi consist of two pamphlets: The Auroriannual published by the Aurorian Literary Society, 1921-1922, and  The Torch published by Alpha Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Phi, June 1927.

The Auroriannual describes the achievements for the year and aims for the future. It also provides officers' names, a list of members including their home towns, majors and activities (by class), annual meeting minutes, and a directory of active members and alumni.

The Torch (Vol. 5, No. 1) provides plans for the year, a directory of members, notes on alumni, a financial report and several articles about the activities of the fraternity and its members.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections December 2006

Conrad Hall
888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Legal Status note

Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. Alpha Pi Chapter (Michigan State University).
  • Michigan Agricultural College. Aurorian Literary Society.
  • Michigan Agricultural College. Students. Societies, etc..

Genre(s)

  • Pamphlets

Subject(s)

  • College students -- Michigan -- East Lansing
  • College students -- Societies and clubs
  • Greek letter societies -- Michigan -- East Lansing
  • Universities and colleges -- Alumni and alumnae

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Collection Inventory

Drawer Folder

The Auroriannal 1921-1922 

 F.D. 1

The Torch (Vol. 5, No. 1) Delta Sigma Phi June 1927  

 F.D. 2