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RG/RG12. Student Organizations

 Record Group
Identifier: RG/RG12
This Record Group contains materials that pertain to student organizations on campus. There are nearly three hundred groups ranging from the historic and earliest organizations such as Philanthropic and Eumenean Societies to the Ugly Club to fraternities, Black Professional Development Working Group, to Mental Health Ambassadors, and Young Americans for Freedom. Examples of records are constitutions and bylaws, agendas, photographs, and promotional materials.

Found in 154 Collections and/or Records:

Sigma Chi Fraternity. Records, 1948-1972

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-22
Scope and Contents The records contain a brief historical sketch of Sigma Chi fraternity. [For more historical information see the 1947 scrapbook.] There is a copy of the 1969 constitution. There are meeting minutes from 1950-1953. There are two copies of the 1971 annual report, which lists general information about the fraternity, including members and officers. There is an undated list of members. The printed material includes articles about the fraternity from various sources (1948-1971), chapter...
Dates: 1947
Found in: College Archives

Sigma Delta Pi. Records, 1950 and undated

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-150
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of printed programs for the Club and sets of short plays or conversations.

Dates: 1950
Found in: College Archives

Sigma Delta Psi. Records 1929 and undated

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-154
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of the original charter and a poster listing the 15 fitness tests required for membership.

Dates: 2017
Found in: College Archives

Sigma Nu Fraternity. Records, 1957-1971

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-18
Scope and Contents The collection contains historical information which includes historical sketches about the national organization as well as the Davidson chapter. There is information about the formation of the chapter, including copies of the petition to the national organization, letters of recommendation, and letters of congratulations. The information about the government contains copies of the constitution, by-laws, and amendments, copies of the house rules, and information about the duties of the...
Dates: 1957
Found in: College Archives

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Records, 1930-

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-23
Scope and Contents The collection contains historical information, which includes a copy of the petition to the national fraternity. There is a small amount of correspondence from 1958-1984, and there are newsletters from 1969-1991. There is a membership directory from 1971-1972. The printed material contains general information about the fraternity from various sources (1962-1993), copies of the "Sig Epigram" and "SPEctator" (1936-1976), The "Sig Epistle" (1991-1994), Social Handbooks (1973-1981), Rush...
Dates: 1930
Found in: College Archives

Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Fraternity. Records, 1921-2014

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-24
Scope and Contents The records include minutes, records relating to the 25th and 75th anniversary celebrations and printed materials. The minute book contains minutes from 1921 to1952, membership information from 1921-1947, and financial records, 1950-1952. The materials for the 25th Anniversary include letters from former fraternity members, a financial report, and a program while the 75th anniversary materials include a program and printed history of Sigma Pi Sigma. The printed material includes...
Dates: 1921
Found in: College Archives

Sigma Upsilon Literary Honor Society. Records, 1915-1970

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-20
Scope and Contents The collection contains only a very brief sketch of the national fraternity. There are minutes from meetings for 1915-1930 and 1936-1951. The minutes are quite lighthearted and some are written in poetic form. The Faculty Supper file documents the faculty contributions for an annual dinner and includes their recipe for hamburgers. There are many "continuous" stories (stories in which each chapter was written by a different member). There is one epic poem about Peter Stuart Ney. There...
Dates: 1915
Found in: College Archives

Sistahs of Essence. Records, 2007-

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-129
Scope and Contents

The Constitution & Officer Descriptions folder contains a copy of the Sistahs constitution and officer descriptions from 2007. The Correspondence & Printed Materials folder contains examples of email correspondence and flyers.

Dates: 2007
Found in: College Archives

Societas Fratrum. Collection 1876-1917

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-08
Scope and Contents This collection consists of letters and memos detailing the work of the society, letters to and from Cornelia Shaw from society members, the inaugural Presidential address delivered by William Fleming, and two ledgers, 1876-1914. The Correspondence Tyson & Latimer file contains a letter written by Henry Fries explaining the origins of the 1876 Tyson and 1881 Latimer letters. The Correspondence and Reports folders contain notes accompanying donations. The Correspondence 1917 file has...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1876 - 1917
Found in: College Archives

Spencer Women's Eating House. Records, 1986-1992

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-36
Scope and Contents

The collection contains two articles about the closing of the house and many party invitations.

Dates: 1986
Found in: College Archives

Sports Marketing Association.

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-138
Scope and Contents

The record consists of emails sent from the club advisor, Jason Sabow, to the club members concerning meeting and events.

Dates: 2007 - 2008
Found in: College Archives

STAND (Anti-Genocide Coalition). Records

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-139
Scope and Contents

This record contains an email from the Davidson College STAND Director of Advocacy, David Poms, and a flyer concerning the week of action and the Sudan Divestment Task Force.

Dates: 2008
Found in: College Archives

STEPS into the Hispanic Community. Correspondence, 2003

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-115
Scope and Contents

This folder contains correspondence in the Fall of 2003 between club members concerning volunteering, tutoring, translating, and announcing other events.

Dates: 2003
Found in: College Archives

Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). Records, 2008-

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-144
Scope and Contents

The 2008 bylaws.

Dates: 2008
Found in: College Archives

Student Athletic Leagues. Records

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-72
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two basketball score books from the 1950 season. One is from the Freshmen and the other charts Interfraternity play.

Dates: 2017
Found in: College Archives

Student Government Association (SGA). Records, 1927-

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-004
Scope and Contents BOX 1 contains information on the alcohol policy, SGA Presidents Warren Buford, Buster Burk, and Blain Butler , as well as information on a variety of student clubs and organizations such as the Black Student Coalition, FLAG, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the New Jersey Student Association (see folder listings for names of organizaitons). The file folder marked Bank of Davidson" contains copies of checks issued by the Bank of Davidson for the SGA in 1927. BOX 2 contains information...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1927 - 2018
Found in: College Archives

Students for New Learning (SNL). Records, 2000-

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-85
Scope and Contents

This collection contains two articles regarding the creation and purpose of SNL and two copies of a pamphlet describing the organization. Additionally, it includes a statement of purpose and list of officers for the Fall 2005 semester.

Dates: 2000
Found in: College Archives

Swing and Salsa Club. Records

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-140
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of email correspondence concerning meeting, lessons, rehearsals, and events. there is also the Activity Tax Council application from 2008, including a membership list, budget, and leadership descriptions.

Dates: 2007 - 2008
Found in: College Archives

Theta Upsilon Omega Fraternity. Records, 1923-1924

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-27
Scope and Contents

The collection contains a copy of information from the 1923 and 1924 Quips and Cranks related to the group.

Dates: 1923
Found in: College Archives

Timmy Foundation - Davidson Chapter. Records, 2006-

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-120
Scope and Contents

The first folder contains e-mail correspondence. The website folder contains information from the national Timmy Foundation website, the Davidson chapter website, and the Davidson College website, specifically class of 2008 Stephen Kalin's travels to Quito, Ecuador on a grant from Dean Rusk and the Timmy Foundation. See OLAS(RG 6/14.66) for posters for joint programs.

Dates: 2006
Found in: College Archives

Turner Women's Eating House. Records, 2001-

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-116
Scope and Contents Two folders contain correspondence from 2003 and 2005-2006 concerning meetings, events, parties, menus, minutes, and other announcements. There is a also a folder that contains the Turner House By-laws as they were in 2005. The Printed Materials folder also contains fliers for parties, a 2005 Turner House member directory, and an invitation to the house formal on April 1, 2005. There are also composite pictures of the Turner House members, Prince Charmings, and the cook in oversize. In...
Dates: 2001
Found in: College Archives

Ugly Club. Records, 1869-70

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-60
Scope and Contents

The file contains copies of the program brochures for the annual celebration of the Ugly CLub in 1869 and 1870.

Dates: 1869
Found in: College Archives

United Community Action - UCA. Printed Materials, 2002-2005

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-135
Scope and Contents

The Printed Materials folder contains a 2008 brochure describing the various UCA outreach activities. The ocr

Dates: 2002
Found in: College Archives

United Literary Film Society. Records, 1950-1952

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-41
Scope and Contents The collection contains treasurer's records from 1950-1952. It also contains copies of the letterhead and envelopes used by the society. In addition, correspondence between the United Literary Film society and various film companies, such as Films Incorporated, Contemporary Films Inc., and Brandon Films Inc. are found in the collection. The Constitution of the United Literary Film Society is also located in the collection. Invocies and receipts from ordered films are also found in the...
Dates: 1950
Found in: College Archives

Vers Libre. Records, 2007-

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-128
Scope and Contents

This collection contains emails and fliers advertising Vers Libre events in 2007.

Dates: 2007
Found in: College Archives