Theta Delta Chi. Gamma Deuteron Charge (University of Michigan) records, 1891-2021

Summary

Creator:

Theta Delta Chi. Gamma Deuteron Charge (University of Michigan)

Abstract:

Gamma Deuteron Charge (chapter) of the Theta Delta Chi fraternity, instated at the University of Michigan in 1889. Records include original and digital copies of annual composite photographs of the members of the University of Michigan chapter, as well as drawings of an unbuilt fraternity house designed by Alden B. Dow. Also included are a volume of meeting minutes; an oversize ledger detailing per person costs; and an alumni register.

Extent:

1.3 linear feet (includes 1 oversize box)
3 oversize folders
1.9 GB (online)
1 oversize volume

Language:

English

Call Number:

2017048 Bimu 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Devon Proudfoot in November 2017; Emily Mathay in September 2019.

Background

Scope and Content:

The Theta Delta Chi Gamma Deuteron Charge records consist of yearly composite photographs of the members of the chapter; a ledger detailing per person costs of fraternity life; and an alumni register. Particularly of note is a volume of handwritten meeting minutes which date from 1947-1956. The minutes detail the "Meetings of the Charge" and cover house events, planning, and finances, house morale and interpersonal conflicts, and other issues related to the running of the Gamma Deuteron Charge chapter. Also included in the minutes volume are treasurer notes from 1951-1972.

The collection also contains the original copies of the composite photographs, as well as digital copies. Also included are a small number of drawings of an unbuilt fraternity house that were designed by Alden B. Dow.

Biographical / Historical:

In 1847, six students at Union College (in Schenectady, New York) founded Theta Delta Chi. While the organization was originally intended as a literary society, the founders decided on the creation of a fraternity.

In 1889, Theta Delta Chi instated a chapter at the University of Michigan, designated as the Gamma Deuteron Charge. Edward Warner, one of the founding members, had attended Cornell University in 1888 where he rushed the Beta Charge before transferring to the University of Michigan. Warner and six men from a literary club on campus would be the first initiates of the Gamma Deuteron Charge on December 13, 1889. During the 1990s, the chapter went inactive and remained dormant before being re-chartered by the national office in 2009.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Theta Delta Chi. Gamma Deuteron Charge (donor no. 11703 ) in May 2017. Additional materials donated in May 2019. See accession no. 172135 .

Processing information:

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Related Materials

For related material, see "The gamma deut news", a periodical created by the Gamma Deuteron Charge chapter of Theta Delta Chi that is held at the Bentley Historical Library.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Fraternities & sororities -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Greek letter societies -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Photographs.

Formats:

Digital file formats.

Names:

Theta Delta Chi. Gamma Deuteron Charge (University of Michigan)
University of Michigan -- Students -- Societies, etc.
Dow, Alden B., 1904-1983.