Theta Sigma Phi, Beta Alpha Chapter Records

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: OGLMC-766

Scope and Contents

The Theta Sigma Phi, Beta Alpha Chapter Records consist of correspondence, constitution and by-laws, minutes of meetings, annual reports, membership lists and a scrapbook. The scrapbook contains periodicals, programs, newspaper clippings and correspondence. The periodicals include Matrix, the national journal of Theta Sigma Phi, and several tabloids lampooning UND from the 1940s and 1950s: The Lily, The Lassoioux and the Green Harpoon. All are located within the scrapbook. Five photos were separated and placed in the Photograph File Cabinets.

Dates

created: 1940-1969
Other: Date acquired: 07/00/1982

Creator

Theta Sigma Phi, Beta Alpha 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

What became known as the Beta Alpha Chapter of Theta Sigma Phi was established at the University of North Dakota in 1921. The group was originally known as Matrix until 1946, when the group joined Theta Sigma Phi. The organization is a national honorary society for women in journalism and communications. The objectives of Theta Sigma Phi were five-fold: to work for a free and responsible press; to unite women in all fields of communication; to recognize achievements of women in journalism; to maintain high professional standards; and to encourage members to greater individual effort. In 1972, the national organization was renamed Women in Communications, Inc.

Note written by

Full Extent

1.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

1921-; Honorary organization for women in journalism and communications

Source of Acquisition

UND Department of Journalism

Method of Acquisition

Donation; 82-1005

Related Publications

Located in University Publications: The Lily, 1941-1949; One Magic Hour: President John F. Kennedy Visits the University of North Dakota, Published by Theta Sigma Phi, 1963; Theta Sigma Phi, Beta Alpha Chapter Objectives (undated); Membership brochure, 1967; Petition of Theta Sigma Phi from the Matrix, 1922