Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity Records
Scope and Contents
The Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity records document the formal operations of the Upsilon Omega chapter during the seven years it was active at the University of North Dakota. The official records such as constitutions, by-laws, and handbooks show how the group was structured and include detailed descriptions of administrative roles. Other material provides insight on how to join, the benefits of joining, and a brief history of the fraternity on a national level. Informal materials such as photographs, memorabilia, and a songbook add a firsthand look into life in the fraternity. Photograph captions identify individual members and officers.
Dates
- Creation: 1948-1970; and undated
Conditions Governing Access
Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Content Description
The Upsilon Omega chapter of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity, active at the University of North Dakota from 1968 to 1975, was a professional fraternity dedicated to music and music students. Its mission statement was "to advance the cause of music in America," "to foster the mutual welfare and brotherhood of students of music," "to develop the truest fraternal spirit among its members," and "to encourage loyalty to the Alma Mater."
Full Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Full Extent
1 boxes (artifact box)
Language of Materials
English
- Author
- This collection was processed and described by students Finlee Becker, Samuel Knierim, Ben Rokke, and Joshua Wu (History 240) in 2026.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections Repository
Chester Fritz Library
3051 University Ave Stop 9000
Grand Forks ND 58202-9000 US
701-777-4625
und.archives@und.edu