Phi Sigma Sigma records
Scope and content note
The Phi Sigma Sigma records primarily consists of sorority memorabilia and printed materials that document various rush events, pledge celebrations, philanthropic events, and mixers during the 1960s and 1980s.
The first series, Memorabilia, consist of one beanie, one 1982 pledge pin, wooden paddle, and a pledge notebook
The second series, Sorority events, consists of programs, menus, and agendas for sorority events.
The third series, Printed materials, consists of a clipping from the Cinderfella philanthropic event, pledge manual, and one issue of the Sphinx newsletter from 1994.
The fourth series, Photographs, consists of one photo of the class of 1965 roster.
Dates
- 1964-1994
Creator
- Phi Sigma Sigma (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Access restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Usage restrictions
Consult archivist regarding copyright restrictions.
Administrative History
Phi Sigma Sigma was founded at Hunter College in New York City on November 26, 1913. The local Beta Rho Chapter was established in 1961 and is still an active sorority on campus.
Their mission statement: "To inspire the personal development of each sister and perpetuate the advancement of womanhood.”
Extent
0.36 Cubic Feet
Overview
The Phi Sigma Sigma records primarily consists of sorority memorabilia and printed materials produced in the 1960s and 1980s. It specifically comprises of one beanie, one 1982 pledge pin, pledge notebook and manual, wooden paddle, one issue of the Sphinx newsletter from 1994, clipping of the Cinderfella fundraising campaign, a 1965 class roster photograph, as well as programs, menus, and invitations to various sorority events in the 1960s.
Arranged into 4 series:
Missing Title
- Memorabilia
- Sorority events
- Printed materials
- Photographs
Processing Information
Processed by Hoang Tran, February 2014.
- Title
- Phi Sigma Sigma records1964-1994
- Status
- Pending Review
- Author
- Hoang Tran
- Date
- 2014 February
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Drexel University Archives Repository
W. W. Hagerty Library
3300 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States
215.895.6706
215.895.2070 (Fax)
archives@drexel.edu