Phi Delta Theta Fraternity (University of Nevada, Reno) records

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0521

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

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.

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

Contact:
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