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Sigma Kappa Collection

An inventory of its collection at the Syracuse University Archives

Summary

Creator: Sigma Kappa Sorority.
Title: Sigma Kappa Collection
Dates: 1905-1958
Size: 1 box (.5 linear foot)
Abstract: The Sigma Kappa Collection contains dance cards, photographs, a scrapbook and other materials related to its history, members, and activities at Syracuse University.
Language: English
Repository: University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives

Historical Note

Photograph of Sigma Kappa Rush circa 1940s

The Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Kappa Sorority was established at Syracuse University in May of 1905. The chapter closed in 1973 and returned in 1990, remaining active until 1999, when the chapter became dormant.

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Scope and Content Note

The Sigma Kappa Collection spans from 1905 to 1958 and includes materials related to its history, members and activities. In the collection are photographs, dance cards, materials from their 50th anniversary as well as publications relating to Sigma Kappa. Also in the collection is a scrapbook that contains invitations, correspondence and other ephemera.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Related Material

The Archives holds additional materials relating to Sigma Kappa in the Clippings File and Photograph Collection.

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Selected Search Terms

Names

Sigma Kappa Sorority.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Greek letter societies.
Higher education.

Types of material

Dance cards.
Scrapbooks.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Sigma Kappa Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

The scrapbook in this collection was donated by Matt Hogan in the early 1990s.

Processing Information

Materials were placed in archival folders and boxes.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: Anna Smallwood
Date: 2016
Revision history:

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Arrangement

Materials are arranged in alphabetical order.

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Inventory

Collection
Box 1 Anniversary - 50th 1955
Box 1 Constitution and Bylaws 1916
Box 1 Convention 1950-1958
Box 1 Dance Cards 1914-1915
Box 1 History undated
Box 1 Initiation and Banquet Programs 1923-1954
Box 1 Photographs 1953-1955
Box 1 Scrapbook 1905-1914
Box 1 Sigma Kappa Bulletin 1955

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