Sigma Alpha Iota, Mu Chapter Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: OGLMC-323

Scope and Contents

The Sigma Alpha Iota, Mu Chapter Records, 1916-1998, consist mainly of five scrapbooks. Each of the scrapbooks contains newspaper clippings, concert programs, yearly membership bulletins, and photographs. Also included are loose photographs, concert programs, and meeting minutes.

Dates

created: 1923-1998

Creator

Sigma Alpha Iota, Mu Chapter (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

Sigma Alpha Iota, an international Music Fraternity for women, was founded June 12, 1903, at the University of Michigan. The Mu chapter was formed on the University of North Dakota campus in 1916 as part of Wesley College. When the music departments of UND and Wesley College combined in 1953, the fraternity was rechartered to UND. Sigma Alpha Iota alumnae members were later recognized as the Greater Grand Forks Alumnae Chapter in 1968.

Note written by

Full Extent

3.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

International music society for women, active on the UND campus since 1916

Method of Acquisition

Donation; the original acquisition records are unavailable.

Accruals and Additions

Additional materials were donated in 1981 (81-716), by Arthur Johnson, Grand Forks, North Dakota, on September 17, 1987 (87-1567), and by Charlotte Lewis, Grand Forks, North Dakota, on December 1, 1999 (99-2391).