Sigma Delta Psi. Records 1929 and undated
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the original charter and a poster listing the 15 fitness tests required for membership.
Dates
- Creation: 2017
Creator
- Sigma Delta Psi (Organization)
Biographical / Historical
The national honorary fraternity was founded in 1912. Its purpose was to promote physical fitness of college students. Students were required to pass fifteen proficiency tests to become members. The Davidson College chapter was charted on June 4, 1929. By the spring of 1930, the chapter was hosting an athletic competition and awarding a trophy as a part of the college's intramural program. The last mention of the fraternity is in 1968.
Extent
1.00 items (2 items)
Language
English
Physical Location
Range Section
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2015-30|Transferred from Physical Education dept.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the College Archives Repository