Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Norfolk Alumnae Chapter Records, 1940-2021 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Lee Furr

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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

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

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:

[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]

Box 1: Executive Board Meetings, 1988-2008

Contains minutes and supporting documents of the Executive Board Meetings. There are gaps in this collection. Minutes not included in this box include:

1988 September-October

1989-1992

1993 June-July

1994 August-December

1995 January-May

1996 March, September

1999 April

2000 April, October, December

2001 July-December

2002 January-December

2003 January, March-May, November-December

2004 January-December

2005 January-May, October-December

2007 January-August

2008 February, November-December

Folder 1: Executive Board Meeting, 1988 September, December
Folder 2: Executive Board Meetings, Presidents/ Advisors Leadership Retreat, 1993 July 29
Folder 3: Executive Board Meetings, Agendas, 1994 August-December
Folder 4: Executive Board Meetings, Agendas, 1995 February-May
Folder 5: Executive Board Meeting, Retreat, 1995 August 19
Folder 6: Executive Board Meetings, 1995 September-November
Folder 7: Executive Board Meetings, 1995 December 21
Folder 8: Executive Board Meetings, 1996 January-March
Folder 9: Executive Board Meetings, 1996 April-June
Folder 10: Executive Board Meetings, 1996 September-December
Folder 11: Executive Board Meetings, 1997 January-February
Folder 12: Executive Board Meeting, 1997 March 20
Folder 13: Executive Board Meetings, 1997 April-June
Folder 14: Executive Board Meeting, 1997 August 9
Folder 15: Executive Board Meetings, 1997 September-October
Folder 16: Executive Board Meetings, 1997 November-December
Folder 17: Executive Board Meeting, 1998 January-April
Folder 18: Executive Board Meetings, 1998 May-June
Folder 19: Executive Board Meeting, 1998 August 20
Folder 20: Executive Board Meetings, 1998 September-December
Folder 21: Executive Board Meetings, 1999 January-March
Folder 22: Executive Board Meetings, 1999 April-June
Folder 23: Executive Board Meeting, 1999 August 21
Folder 24: Executive Board Meeting, 1999 September 23: Includes a report on the 19th South Atlantic Regional Conference Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Bermuda, 1999 July 21-24.
Folder 25: Executive Board Meetings, 1999 October-December
Folder 26: Executive Board Meetings, 2000 January-March
Folder 27: Executive Board Meetings, 2000 April-June: Includes the Chapter Demographics Reporting Form which lists awards, programs, and yearly activities conducted by the Chapter. Programs and events include Mental Illness Awareness Week; ''The Last Ten Miles of Avery J. Coping,'' Presidential Academy.
Folder 28: Executive Board Meeting, 2000 August 19
Folder 29: Executive Board Meetings, 2000 September-December
Folder 30: Executive Board Meetings, 2001 January-April
Folder 31: Executive Board Meeting, 2001 June 21
Folder 32: Executive Board Meeting, 2002 December 19
Folder 33: Executive Board Meeting, 2003 February 20: Includes brief description of programs in South Africa supported by the Norfolk Alumnae Chapter in response to international awareness and involvement.
Folder 34: Executive Board Meetings, 2003 June 19
Folder 35: Executive Board Meetings, 2003 August-October
Folder 36: Executive Board Meeting, 2005 June 4
Folder 37: Executive Board Meeting, 2005 September 15
Folder 38: Executive Board Meeting, 2005 October 20
Folder 39: Executive Board Meeting, 2007 September 20
Folder 40: Executive Board Meeting, 2007 October 18
Folder 41: Executive Board Meeting, 2007 November 15
Folder 42: Executive Board Meeting, 2007 December 20
Folder 43: Executive Board Meeting, 2008 January 17
Folder 44: Executive Board Meeting, 2008 March 20
Folder 45: Executive Board Meeting, 2008 April 17
Folder 46: Executive Board Meeting, 2008 May 15
Folder 47: Executive Board Meeting, 2008 June 19
Folder 48: Executive Board Meetings, 2008 September-November: Includes a roster of members.