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Delta Phi Delta Records, 1922-1954

Collection Overview

Title: Delta Phi Delta Records, 1922-1954

ID: OGLMC/0036

Creator: Delta Phi Delta, Kappa Chapter (1922-1960)

Extent: 3.25 Linear Feet

Languages: English [eng]

Abstract

Honorary art society for men and women, active on campus from 1922 until 1960

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Delta Phi Delta Records consist primarily of four scrapbooks, dating from 1922-1954.  The scrapbooks contain artwork, newspaper clippings, newsletters, photographs, and pamphlets.  Also included is one 1929 publication of the chapter, entitled Indian Legends.  The text for the legends was taken from Collections of the State Historical Society of North Dakota, while the illustrations were created by members of Kappa Chapter.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Method: Donation; the original acquisitions records are unavailable

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Delta Phi Delta Records.  OGLMC 36, Box #, Folder #.  Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in October 2014.

Box and Folder Listing

Scrapbook 1: 1952-1954Add to your cart.

The first scrapbook contains photographs of Kappa Chapter members and art exhibits, programs from art exhibits, UND Honors Day Convocation program (1954), newspaper clippings, and homemade Christmas cards. Several pages are devoted to Paul E. Barr, including his obituary and pictures of his artwork.

Placed on the shelves adjacent to the collection.

Scrapbook 2: 1951-1952Add to your cart.

The second scrapbook contains photographs of Kappa Chapter members and art exhibits, programs from art exhibits, UND Honors Day Convocation program (1951), newspaper clippings, homemade Christmas cards, and issues of Palette (Spring 1951, Spring 1952). Pamphlets from Minneapolis, including tourist and museum guides, area also included.

Placed on the shelves adjacent to the collection.

Scrapbook 3: 1948-1950Add to your cart.

This scrapbook contains photographs of Kappa Chapter members and art exhibits, programs from art exhibits, UND Honors Day Convocation program (1950), newspaper clippings, homemade Christmas cards, and sheet music for In the Garden Above (1947) by Rudolph C. Bergstrom.

Placed on the shelves adjacent to the collection.

Scrapbook 4: 1922-1946Add to your cart.

The final scrapbook contains charters from Delta Phi Delta authorizing the establishment of both the Kappa Chapter (December 2, 1922) and the Grand Forks Alumni Chapter (undated), as well as scattered issues of the Delta Phi Delta Newsletter (1943-1945).  Also included are photographs of Kappa Chapter members and art exhibits (1940-1946), programs from art exhibits, UND Honors Day Convocation programs (1942, 1944, 1945, 1946), newspaper clippings (1939-1946), homemade Christmas cards, and unpublished sketches.

Placed on the shelves adjacent to the collection.

Box 1Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Publication: Indian Legends by Delta Phi Delta, Kappa Chapter, May 15, 1929Add to your cart.