Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Alpha Lambda Delta.
- Abstract:
- The Alpha Lambda Delta Collection contains membership and meeting records as well as other organizational materials related to its activities and ceremonies at Syracuse University.
- Extent:
- 2 boxes (.75 linear foot)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Alpha Lambda Delta Collection,
Background
- Scope and Content:
The Alpha Lambda Delta Collection contains materials from 1960 to 1975 that describe its history, members and ceremonies. The collection also contains materials related to Sigma Lambda Delta, the predecessor of Alpha Lambda Delta at Syracuse University. Included in the collection are a banner and instructions used for initiation as well as membership and pledge cards. Also in the collection are records from the chapter president, secretary, and advisor that contain correspondence, meeting minutes and other materials that describe the organization's functions at Syracuse University.
- Biographical / Historical:
In 1924, Alpha Lambda Delta was originally founded by Maria Leonard at the University of Illinois to acknowledge high academic achievement of freshman women. On February 22, 1970, a chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta was initiated at Syracuse University, although it existed prior to 1970 under the name Sigma Lambda Delta. A similar society, Phi Eta Sigma, was founded in 1923 for a similar purpose but for men. These organizations continued to be single sex until the 1970s, when both allowed the opposite sex to become members. Both organizations serve first year students with high academic standing and there is currently a chapter of Phi Eta Sigma but not Alpha Lambda Delta at Syracuse University.
- Acquisition information:
- The Archives does not hold any information regarding the acquisition of these materials.
- Processing information:
Materials were placed in archival folders. Archival materials in binders were removed and placed in folders for preservation.
- Arrangement:
Materials are arranged in alphabetical order.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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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.
Student records, including microfilm records of student transcripts, grades and other files, are restricted to the office of origin for 80 years from date of graduation.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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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.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Alpha Lambda Delta Collection,
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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Special Collections Research CenterSyracuse University LibrariesBird Library, Room 600Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
- CONTACT:
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315.443.2697scrc@syr.edu