Phi Delta Theta Fraternity (University of Nevada, Reno) records
Scope and Contents
The Phi Delta Theta Fraternity (University of Nevada, Reno) records include a copy of the 21st edition (1969) of Phikeia: the Manual of Phi Delta Theta, by Robert J. Miller; the pre-initiation examination for new fraternity members; sheet music for two fraternity songs; and the program for the 40th Anniversary and Founder's Day program held in Sparks, Nevada, on April 21, 2012.
Dates
- 1969-2012
Creator
- Phi Delta Theta Fraternity (University of Nevada, Reno) (Organization)
Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Biographical Note
Six students organized the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, on December 26,1848. The fraternity's General Headquarters building is in Oxford, Ohio. Pledges are called Phikeias until they are initiated into full membership. The charter class of the Nevada Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta, consisting of 25 men, was initiated on April 21, 1972. The University's Alpha chapter observed its fortieth anniversary on April 21, 2012.
Extent
0.25 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Six students organized the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, on December 26,1848. The fraternity's General Headquarters building is in Oxford, Ohio. Pledges are called Phikeias until they are initiated into full membership. The charter class of the Nevada Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta, consisting of 25 men, was initiated on April 21, 1972. The University's Alpha chapter observed its fortieth anniversary on April 21, 2012. The Phi Delta Theta Fraternity (University of Nevada, Reno) records include a copy of the 21st edition (1969) of Phikeia: the Manual of Phi Delta Theta, by Robert J. Miller; the pre-initiation examination for new fraternity members; sheet music for two fraternity songs; and the program for the 40th Anniversary and Founder's Day program held in Sparks, Nevada, on April 21, 2012.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated and Received on November 2012.
Creator
- Phi Delta Theta Fraternity (University of Nevada, Reno) (Organization)
- Title
- Phi Delta Theta Fraternity (University of Nevada, Reno) records
- Status
- Completed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno NV 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu