Kappa Delta Sorority; Records ua

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1 This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on March 06, English M.E. Grener Department of Special Collections & Archives

2 Table of Contents Summary Information... 3 Biographical Sketch... 3 Scope Contents... 4 Arrangement of the Collection... 4 Information... Related Materials... 6 Controlled Access Headings... 6 Collection Inventory... 6 Files... 6 Alumni Association Newsletter Scrapbooks Memorabilia Page 2 -

3 Summary Information Repository: Creator: Title: ID: Date [inclusive]: Physical Description: Physical Location: Language of the Material: Language of the Material: Abstract: M.E. Grener Department of Special Collections & Archives Kappa Delta Kappa Delta Sorority Records ua , Undated 7.1 cubic ft. The materials are located onsite in the department. English English The Kappa Delta Sorority Records contain documents related to the formation, activities alumnae of the Kappa Delta Sorority at the University at Albany. Preferred Citation Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Kappa Delta Sorority Records, M.E. Grener Department of Special Collections Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Kappa Delta Sorority Records). Biographical Sketch The Kappa Delta Sorority is the successor to the Kappa Delta Society, founded at the New York State Normal College (now the University at Albany) on June 16, The Kappa Delta Society's purpose was to "promote social literary advancement." Although inquiries into nationalization were made between , the Albany Kappa Delta was not a part of the national organization of the same name. - Page 3-

4 The constitution of the Kappa Delta Society stated that the object of the Society was "the attainment toward culture among its members." By 1930 the sorority's goal changed to the more contemporary "promotion of fellowship among its members." Kappa Delta was incorporated in Albany in April The purpose of the Kappa Delta Corporation was to "promote fraternal, intellectual, social pursuits among its members to oversee the sale upkeep of any property it may own." The corporation subsequently purchased a sorority house at 380 Western Avenue, which was occupied by the sorority until it was sold to the College of St. Rose in the 1960s. Kappa Delta maintained certain traditions at various times in its history. Some traditions were eventually phased out, such as the purchasing of an engraved silver spoon for each baby born to a sister within five years of her graduation. Others, like the formal events held each fall spring, stood the test of time even as they evolved changed. And still others, like the annual alumnae luncheon, faded away only to be revived in later years. Kappa Delta was dissolved in the late fall of 1979 or the early spring of 1980, because of limited interest in sororities on campus at that time. The Corporation continued after the folding of the active sorority as the financial vehicle for administering Kappa Delta funds, to be used for alumnae meetings scholarships. Scope Contents The Kappa Delta Sorority Records include administrative files, subject files, alumnae newsletters, photographs, scrapbooks, memorabilia objects. The administrative subject files contain meeting minutes, constitutions by-laws, membership initiation lists, other records relating to the functioning of the sorority, as well as materials related to traditions sorority events. The Alumni Association newsletters date from the 1970s 1980s, include information about the active chapter of Kappa Delta, sorority alumnae updates events, the business concerns of the Kappa Delta Corporation. There are both cid photographs official posed portraits. The collection contains several complete scrapbooks as well as folders with loose items removed from scrapbooks. The memorabilia items include shirts, blankets, jewelry, other objects. Arrangement of the Collection The collection is organized into the following series: - Page 4-

5 All series are arranged chronologically. Information Publication Statement M.E. Grener Department of Special Collections & Archives Revision Description Kimberly Gianfrancesco processed new accessions created EAD finding aid. Encoded in EAD by Kimberly Gianfrancesco Processing Information Processed in 199 by Mary Ellen O'Connor Sara Rohfeld. Access Access to this collection is unrestricted. Copyright The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grener Department of Special Collections Archives will provide information about copyright owners other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections Archives. Acquisition Information The Kappa Delta Records were originally transferred to the M.E. Grener Department of Special Collections Archives from the Alumni Association in Since then the collection has been augmented several times through donations from individual alumni. - Page -

6 Related Materials Separated Materials Additional material related to the Kappa Delta Sorority can be found in the M.E. Grener Department of Special Collections & Archives in the Alumni Memorabilia Collection, Classes of 1921, 1923, 1931, 1939, 1940, 1944, 1946, 199; the University Archives Photograph Collection. The University at Albany Alumni House holds a framed Kappa Delta sheepskin as well as the six-piece Kappa Delta sterling silver tea service. Controlled Access Headings Literature Greek letter societies--new York (State)--Albany Sorority songs Initiations (into trades, societies, etc.) Women--New York (State)--Albany--Societies clubs Albany (N.Y.) Correspondence Programs (documents) Scrapbooks UAlbany Student Groups (administrative records) State University of New York at Albany Kappa Delta Sorority Collection Inventory Files, Undated Date [inclusive]: Page 6-

7 Arrangement Arranged chronologically. Scope Contents This series contains records relating to the administration activities of the Kappa Delta Sorority. Meeting minutes, membership initiation lists, constitutions by-laws, other materials document the sorority's functioning from shortly after its founding, in 1899, to There are no minutes for , , , or This series also includes sorority traditions, publicity materials, some materials relating to alumnae. Title/Description Date [inclusive]: History fromthe Neon Date [inclusive]: 1900 Nationalization correspondence Date [inclusive]: Date [inclusive]: Date [inclusive]: Constitution membership lists Date [inclusive]: Date [inclusive]: Certificates of indebtedness Date [inclusive]: 1941 Date [inclusive]: 196 Initiation lists Date [inclusive]: Instances Folder 1 Folder 2 Folder 3 Folder 4 Folder Folder 6 Folder 7 Folder 8 Folder 9 - Page 7-

8 Date [inclusive]: Date [inclusive]: Date [inclusive]: Date [inclusive]: Traditions transcription Date [inclusive]: 199 Date [inclusive]: Date [inclusive]: Resolutions Date [inclusive]: 1962 Membership lists Date [inclusive]: 1962 Financial statement Date [inclusive]: 1963 Pledge list Date [inclusive]: 1963 Folder 10 Folder 11 Folder 12 Folder 13 Folder 14 Folder 1 Folder 16 Folder 17 Folder 18 Folder 19 Folder 20 Folder 21 - Page 8-

9 Date [inclusive]: Constitution by-laws Date [inclusive]: 1964 Date [inclusive]: Date [inclusive]: Meeting notes Date [inclusive]: Newspaper clippings Date [inclusive]: ca Evaluations Date [inclusive]: Meeting notes Date [inclusive]: Date [inclusive]: Family trees Date [inclusive]: ca Folder 22 Folder 23 Folder 24 Folder 2 Folder 26 Folder 27 Folder 28 Folder 29 Folder 30 Family trees Date [inclusive]: ca Oversized 1 Folder 1 Date [inclusive]: By-law revisions Date [inclusive]: 1971 Folder 31 Folder 32 - Page 9-

10 Program for Holiday Sing Date [inclusive]: 1971 Date [inclusive]: Scholarship announcement applications Date [inclusive]: 1972 Date [inclusive]: 1992 Event publicity Date [inclusive]: 1973 Date [inclusive]: Event publicity Date [inclusive]: 1974 Rush materials Date [inclusive]: 1974 Event publicity Date [inclusive]: 197 Date [inclusive]: 197 Event publicity Date [inclusive]: 1976 Event publicity Date [inclusive]: 1978 Folder 33 Folder 34 Folder 3 Folder 36 Folder 37 Folder 38 Folder 39 Folder 40 Folder 41 Folder 42 Folder 43 Alumni memories from Centennial celebration Folder 44 - Page 10-

11 Date [inclusive]: 1997 Centennial celebration Date [inclusive]: 1997 Centennial program newsletter Date [inclusive]: 1997 Career histories of the women of Kappa Delta Date [inclusive]: 1999 Albany State Kappa Deltas in the Class of 1941 Date [inclusive]: 2001 Kappa Delta Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme book Letterhead oath Songs Video-Tape 1 Flat-File 1 Folder 4 Folder 46 Folder 47 Folder 48 Folder 49 Alumni Association Newsletter, Date [inclusive]: Arrangement Arranged chronologically. Scope Contents This series consists of newsletters mailed out to Kappa Delta alumnae, dated , 1976, The newsletters include news from the active chapter, career life updates from alumni, planning for alumni events, information about the financial dealings of the Kappa Delta Corporation. Title/Description Alumni Association newsletter Date [inclusive]: 1973 Instances Box 1 (2- Alumni Folder 0 - Page 11-

12 Alumni Association newsletter Date [inclusive]: 1974 Alumni Association newsletter Date [inclusive]: 1976 Alumni Association newsletter Date [inclusive]: 1979 Alumni Association newsletter Date [inclusive]: 1980 Alumni Association newsletter Date [inclusive]: 1981 Alumni Association newsletter Date [inclusive]: 1983 Alumni Association newsletter Date [inclusive]: 1984 Alumni Association newsletter Date [inclusive]: 198 Association Newsletter) Box 1 (2- Alumni Association Newsletter) Box 1 (2- Alumni Association Newsletter) Box 1 (2- Alumni Association Newsletter) Box 1 (2- Alumni Association Newsletter) Box 1 (2- Alumni Association Newsletter) Box 1 (2- Alumni Association Newsletter) Box 1 (2- Alumni Association Newsletter) Box 1 (2- Alumni Association Newsletter) Folder 1 Folder 2 Folder 3 Folder 4 Folder Folder 6 Folder 7 Folder 8 Scrapbooks, Undated Date [inclusive]: Arrangement Arranged chronologically. - Page 12-

13 Scope Contents This series includes several years' worth of formal posed portraits composites of the whole sorority, as well as cids contributed from individuals. There are several complete scrapbooks, both the "official" scrapbooks kept by the sorority historians each year personal scrapbooks from sorority members. This series also includes several folders containing loose materials initially housed within scrapbooks, such as photographs, programs, invitations other keepsakes. Title/Description Loose photographs newspaper clippings from scrapbook Date [inclusive]: Loose items from scrapbook Date [inclusive]: Loose scrapbook items Date [inclusive]: Loose items from scrapbook Date [inclusive]: Instances Folder 9 Folder 60 Folder 61 Folder x14 Composites Date [inclusive]: 19 Date [inclusive]: 197 Oversized 1 Folder 2 Loose items from scrapbook Date [inclusive]: Date [inclusive]: x36.7 Composite Date [inclusive]: Date [inclusive]: 199 2x30 Composite Date [inclusive]: Flat-File 2 Flat-File 2 Folder 64 Folder 6 Folder 66 Kappa Delta scrapbook Oversized 2 - Page 13-

14 Date [inclusive]: x30 Composite Date [inclusive]: x36 Composite Date [inclusive]: x26 Composite Date [inclusive]: x40 Composite Date [inclusive]: Loose scrapbook items Date [inclusive]: x36 Composite Date [inclusive]: x37 Composite Date [inclusive]: Kappa Delta scrapbook Date [inclusive]: x36.7 Composite Date [inclusive]: Date [inclusive]: ca from family trees Date [inclusive]: ca x37 Composite Date [inclusive]: Kappa Delta Scrapbook Date [inclusive]: x36 Composite Date [inclusive]: Kappa Delta scrapbook Date [inclusive]: Loose items from scrapbook Flat-File 2 Flat-File 2 Flat-File 3 Flat-File 3 Flat-File 3 Flat-File 4 Oversized 3 Flat-File 4 Flat-File 4 Oversized 4 Flat-File 4 Oversized Folder 67 Folder 68 Folder 69 - Page 14-

15 Date [inclusive]: Folder 70 32x40 Composite Date [inclusive]: Kappa Delta scrapbook Date [inclusive]: Personal scrapbook Date [inclusive]: x20 group portrait by David Slawsky Date [inclusive]: 1973 Flat-File 4 Oversized 6 Oversized 7 Oversized 1 Folder 3 Date [inclusive]: 1974 Photograph Date [inclusive]: 1974 Folder 71 Folder 72 14x20 group portrait Date [inclusive]: ca x30 Composite Date [inclusive]: Oversized 1 Folder 4 Flat-File Date [inclusive]: 1974 Date [inclusive]: x30 Composite Date [inclusive]: Flat-File Folder 73 11x14 composites Date [inclusive]: 197 Date [inclusive]: Date [inclusive]: x30 Composite Date [inclusive]: Oversized 1 Folder Flat-File negatives Date [inclusive]: 1979 Folder 74 - Page 1-

16 Photograph Date [inclusive]: ca Photo album of Centennial celebration Date [inclusive]: 1997 Photograph of sorority house on Western Ave Oversized 8 Folder 7 Folder 76 Memorabilia, Undated Date [inclusive]: Arrangement Arranged chronologically. Scope Contents The Memorabilia series includes objects related to Kappa Delta. There are textiles such as shirts blankets; jewelry; glassware mugs; plaques; other objects either used by the sorority or bearing the Kappa Delta symbol. Title/Description Beer stein, Spring Weekend favor Date [inclusive]: ca Spring weekend blanket Date [inclusive]: 196 Spring Weekend wooden goblet Date [inclusive]: 1966 Albany State beer mugs Date [inclusive]: 1967 Paddles Date [inclusive]: 1972 Date [inclusive]: 197 Plaque for contributions to Alumni House Instances Page 16-

17 Date [inclusive]: 1974 Plaque for outsting community support Date [inclusive]: 1976 Cle from Centennial celebration Date [inclusive]: 1997 Banner Blazer Scarf Cle snuffer Kappa Delta brooch Kappa Delta jewelry box Kappa Delta necklace Kappa Delta necklace Kappa Delta pin Kappa Delta pin University at Albany pin Kappa Delta pin belonging to Laura Bristol Chapman '13 Two Kappa Delta pins "Smile on your brother" button Wooden gavel Blanket Page 17-

18 Embroidered pillow Leather Kappa Delta pillowcase Two sweatshirts "Vinnies" t-shirt Metal platter Kappa Delta lightbox sign Oversized 9 - Page 18-