Alpha Chi Omega / Nu Sigma Phi Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the Epsilon Iota Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega bylaws from 1981-1982. The packet covers the sorority's objectives, eligibility requirements, finances, officers, standing committees, elections, chapter meetings, voting requirements, house rules, amendments, E.I. chapter traditions, dress code, and other chapter functions. The collection also includes a May 1964 program from Nu Sigma Phi's Grad's Dinner.
Dates
- 1964; 1981-1982
Creator
- Alpha Chi Omega (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions. Materials are open for research.
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Biographical / Historical
Alpha Chi Omega, originally, called Chi Alpha Omega, held its first meeting on October 1, 1929, led by Mrs. H.S. Buffum. The sorority became affiliated with Nu Sigma Phi, a local sorority, in 1967 under the leadership of president Laurie Feldman and chapter advisor Mrs. Robert Dalziel. In 1988, it joined with Nu Sigma Phi due to its national charter having been pulled the previous year. Active members then became alumni and pledges were inducted into Nu Sigma Phi.
The Alpha Chi Omega sorority was first founded at the national level in 1885 at De Pauw University. Nu Sigma Phi was then established at the Iowa State Normal School (now the University of Northern Iowa) in 1986. In Fall 1918, two Iowa State Teachers College sororities, Nu Omicron Nu and Sigma Phi, merged under a combination of their two names. By 1950, the group shortened its name to Nu Sigma Phi. It reorganized in 1961 but kept the same name. In 1968, the sorority became the Epsilon Iowa chapter of Alpha Chi Omega. The organization functioned under this name until 1987, when the UNI Alpha Omega Chi chapter lost its national charter. The UNISA Senate later granted provisional recognition of Nu Sigma Phi, as a follow up to Alpha Chi Omega's lost charter.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mary A. Schlicher donated the 1964 program in March 2024.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Field Experience student Sadie Hynick. Updated by Archival Processor Tessa Wakefield, October 2019 and March 2024.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin