Records, 1890-1985.

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Records, 1890-1985.

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The records of the Delta Psi Fraternity include papers for the Delta Chapter and the Delta Alumni Association. For the Delta Chapter there are: bylaws, 1890-1966; Constitutions, 1891-1922; books of forms, 1884-1905; decisions, 1852-1911; membership information, 1861-1906, 1976; histories, 1888-1924; and a volume of poetry by Robert Hunter McGrath, 1886. The bulk of the Delta Chapter records include minutes, 1861-1927 and financial papers, 1855-1909. The minute books provide the richest information on fraternity life and often include topics of debate that were held both formally and informally at the Chapter house in an effort to improve members through literary exercises. Topics ranged from national politics to campus events to philosophical issues to other varied interests such as the existence of super natural beings. The financial records basically record payments of dues and fines charged by the fraternity. Although the Delta Alumni Association was incorporated in 1912, there is nothing for these early years. The records begin with the bylaws, 1953-1955, and minutes, 1950-1985. There is information for the annual meetings from 1962 to 1973. The correspondence, 1960-1976, and the financial papers, 1925-1938, 1940-1976, primarily concern fundraising efforts by members of the association to support the fraternity and maintain the buildings. Miscellaneous papers such as insurance policies and publications fill out the remainder of the collection.

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University of Pennsylvania, Archives & Records Center

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