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By Lee Furr
Collection Overview
Title: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Norfolk Alumnae Chapter Records, 1940-2021
Predominant Dates:1993-2014
ID: 001/01/MSS 2017-023
Primary Creator: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Norfolk Alumnae Chapter
Extent: 12.0 Boxes
Arrangement: Arranged by topic.
Date Acquired: 04/10/2017
Subjects: African American women, African American women--Societies and clubs, African American women college students, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Norfolk Alumnae Chapter, Greek letter societies, Norfolk (Va.)--History, Norfolk (Va.)--Social life and customs--20th century, Norfolk (Va.)--Social life and customs--21st century, Organizations, Women--Socialization, Women--Societies and clubs
Forms of Material: Awards, Biographies (documents), Bylaws (administrative records), Clippings (information artifacts), Fliers (printed matter), Handbooks, Minutes (administrative records), Newsletters, Pamphlets, Photographs, Plaques (flat objects), Publications (document genre)
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection consists of the organizational records of the Norfolk Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and documents the chapter's outreach efforts, activities, and achievements. Committees include: Arts and Letters, Delta Academy, Habitat for Humanity, Hospitality, Life Development, May Week, Pan Hellenic, Policies and Procedures, Program, Project, Scholarship, Social, and Social Action. The collection includes committee reports, meeting minutes, correspondence, constitution and bylaws, policies and procedures, guidelines, handbooks, bio-sketches, newsletters, news-clippings, awards, outreach efforts, program development, documents covering events and scholarships, pamphlets, publications, and photographs.
Most of the records span between the 1990s-2014; however, some documents date back to the 1940s. Among the events represented are May Week, the chapter's 85th Anniversary, cultural performances, forums, tributes, and various social activities.
Biographical Note
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority officially began in January 1913 when twenty-two African-American female college students from Howard University in Washington, D.C. founded the private, not-for-profit organization. Their mission was to create a sisterhood of African-American female college graduates who encouraged academic excellence, promoted community development, and sponsored those in need primarily within the African-American community. Mu Sigma Chapter, chartered in September 1929 in Norfolk, Virginia, was the first chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to be formed in the state of Virginia. Mu Sigma Chapter consisted of eleven members from Norfolk, Hampton, and Newport News in Virginia and Elizabeth City in North Carolina. In response to a growing number of sorority members in the Tidewater area during the 1940s, the chapter was reorganized to consist of only Delta members from Norfolk, and thus changed its name to the Norfolk Alumnae Chapter.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Access Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers. Some materials may be restricted due to privacy concerns.
Use Restrictions:
The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Source:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Norfolk Alumnae Chapter by donation
Preferred Citation:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Norfolk Alumnae Chapter Records, MSS 2017-023, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Processing Information:
Processed September 2018.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
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Box 1: Executive Board Meetings, 1988-2008],
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Box 2: Executive Board Meetings, 2009-2012, 2001-2003, 2007-2009],
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Box 3: Chapter Meetings, 1987-2008],
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Box 4: Chapter Meetings, 2009-2012],
[Box 5: Administrative- Conventions, 1963-2016],
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Box 6: Deceased Sorors- Virginia State Clusters, 1940-2018],
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Box 7: Photographs, Anniversary - Community Action Forum, 1983-2015],
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Box 8: Photographs, Community Outreach - Mildred Dudley Peters, 1988-2013],
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Box 9: Plaques and Artifacts, 1929-2020],
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Box 10: Restricted- closed to the public, 1993-2011],
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Box 11: Miscellaneous Materials, circa 1960s-2021],
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Box 12: Miscellaneous Materials, circa 1960s-2021],
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Box 13: Miscellaneous Materials, circa 1983-2022],
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Box 14: Photographs, 1980s-1990s],
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Box 15: Oversized Materials, 2006],
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All]
- Box 5: Administrative- Conventions, 1963-2016
- Folder 1: Administrative, Chapter Demographics Reporting Forms, 1994-1997
- Demographics and summary of Norfolk Alumnae Chapter's programs and activities.
- Folder 2: Administrative, Chapter Guidelines for Acquisition of Real Property, circa 2004
- Pamphlet of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Folder 3: Administrative, Constitution - Proposed Changes, 2001-2002
- Folder 4: Administrative, Correspondence, 1963, 1991-1993, 1996, 2000-2001
- Folder 5: Administrative, Handbook - Directory, 1993-1999, 2002-2003
- Folder 6: Administrative, Policies and Procedures, 1994-1995, 1999, undated
- Folder 7: Administrative, Policies and Procedures - Proposed Changes, 1994-1995
- Folder 8: Administrative, Policies and Procedures- Proposed Changes, 2001-2002
- Folder 9: Administrative, President Myrtle Byrd - Letters of Commendation, 1995-1997
- Mentions Mamie Proctor. National Infant Immunization Week. Women and Infant Children. Mentoring and tutoring program. Lindenwood Elementary School. Lucille V. Olds. Muriel Perry. Beatrice Thomas. Chums Inc. Public Awareness and Education Group of CINCH. Bertha M. Roddey Leadership Award.
- Folder 10: Administrative, Report of Nominating Committee, 1997 March 26
- Folder 11: Awards and Certificates, 1999-2014
- Includes a certificate to Myrtle Byrd from Berkley Campostella Early Childhood Education Center; Certificate of Appreciation from USO of Hampton Roads to Norfolk Alumnae Chapter; Certificate of Appreciation from Coleman Place Elementary School; Proclamation from City of Norfolk signed by Paul D. Fraim congratulating Norfolk Alumnae Chapter on their 85th anniversary; Certificates of appreciation from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Folder 12: Awards Program, 1996, 1999, undated
- Topics include: Maymie Bryant Proctor; Chapter Computer Winners; Jocelyn Goss.
- Folder 13: Biosketch, Speech - Dr. Marion Palmer Capps, undated
- Folder 14: Biosketch, Speech - Mildred Dudley Peters, undated
- Folder 15: Biosketch, Speech - Maymie Bryant Proctor, undated
- Folder 16: Arts and Letters, 1997
- Outreach programs; Populartis; Chocolate Star; Sheila Copeland.
- Folder 17: Community Outreach Programs, 1995-1999
- Lists major accomplishments.
- Folder 18: Community Outreach Programs, Annual African-American Development Conference, 1996, 1998, 1999
- Remembering the Past to Build the Future, Eighth Annual African-American Development Conference; Charting Pathways into the 21st Century through Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Ninth African-American Development Conference; Countdown to the New Millennium: Roots of the Past that Prepared Us for the Challenges of the Future, Tenth Annual African-American Development Conference.
- Folder 19: Community Outreach Programs, Arts and Letters Committee, 1982-1983
- Folder 20: Community Outreach Programs, Boys Choir of Harlem Christmas Concert, 2004
- Folder 21: Community Outreach Programs, Delta Academy, Catching the Dreams of Tomorrow, 1997-1999
- Folder 22: Community Outreach Programs, Fairytale Fantasy in Delta Land, 1997
- Tiny Tots Jabberwock Extravaganza.
- Folder 23: Community Outreach Programs, Flyers, 1996-2000, 2003-2004, 2016, undated
- Folder 24: Community Outreach Programs, Investment Seminar Series, circa 1990s
- Folder 25: Community and Outreach Programs, Job Searching and Interviewing Workshop, 1996
- Folder 26: Community Outreach Programs, Life Development, 1992-1994, 1997-1999
- Folder 27: Community Outreach Programs, Miss Jabberwock Extravaganza, 1995 April 23
- Miss Jabberwock Extravaganza, The Delta Legacy: A Journey of Historical Significance, Ruffner Middle School, program.
- Folder 28: Community Outreach Programs, Procedures - Program Planning and Development Committee, 1994 October 8
- Folder 29: Community Outreach Programs, Public Awareness and Education - CINCH, 1994-1995
- Children health program; Consortium for the Immunization of Norfolk's Children- CINCH.
- Folder 30: Conference, 20th South Atlantic Regional Conference, 2001 May 17
- Folder 31: Contact Card- Image, undated
- Folder 32: Conventions, 43rd National Convention - Flyers, 1996
- Folder 33: Conventions, 46th National Convention - Keeping the Connection, 2002 July 19
- Folder 34: Conventions, 47th National Convention, 2004 July 22
Browse by Box:
[
Box 1: Executive Board Meetings, 1988-2008],
[
Box 2: Executive Board Meetings, 2009-2012, 2001-2003, 2007-2009],
[
Box 3: Chapter Meetings, 1987-2008],
[
Box 4: Chapter Meetings, 2009-2012],
[Box 5: Administrative- Conventions, 1963-2016],
[
Box 6: Deceased Sorors- Virginia State Clusters, 1940-2018],
[
Box 7: Photographs, Anniversary - Community Action Forum, 1983-2015],
[
Box 8: Photographs, Community Outreach - Mildred Dudley Peters, 1988-2013],
[
Box 9: Plaques and Artifacts, 1929-2020],
[
Box 10: Restricted- closed to the public, 1993-2011],
[
Box 11: Miscellaneous Materials, circa 1960s-2021],
[
Box 12: Miscellaneous Materials, circa 1960s-2021],
[
Box 13: Miscellaneous Materials, circa 1983-2022],
[
Box 14: Photographs, 1980s-1990s],
[
Box 15: Oversized Materials, 2006],
[
All]
