Gamma Theta Collection, LU.054

Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections

Janet D. Greenwood Library
401 Redford Street
Farmville, VA 23909
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Repository

Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections

Identification

LU.054

Title

Gamma Theta Collection 1911-1949

Quantity

10.16 Linear Feet, 1 legal-sized archival box and 8 archival flat boxes

Creator

Gamma Theta

Creator

Kappa Delta Sorority

Language

English .

Restrictions on Access

No restrictions on access or use for research purposes.

Ownership and Custodial History

It is unknown when this collection was transferred to the Greenwood Library Archives.

Biographical sketch

Gamma Theta was a local sorority formed at [then] State Female Normal School in 1911. The sorority was formed primarily in preparation for the eminent dissolution of another sorority, Kappa Delta. Although Kappa Delta had been founded at the school in 1897, and the Alpha Chapter of the sorority was active, by the early 20th century the sorority was growing rapidly with chapters in several states across the nation. In order to foster continued growth of the organization, a decision was made to join the National Panhellenic Conference. The NPH, however, had established rules that member organizations could not have chapters at "sub-collegiate" schools. This rule, unfortunately, meant that the Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta, at the State Female Normal School was ineligible. After much debate, the Alpha Chapter made the decision to relinquish its charter for the betterment of the larger organization. Gamma Theta was active from 1911 until 1949 when, Longwood College, no longer classified by the National Panhellenic Conference as sub-collegiate, could once again join sororities from which they had previously been ineligible. On April 9, 1949, in a ceremony that included both Kappa Delta and Gamma Theta alumni, the Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta was reactivated at Longwood College.

Gamma Theta Sorority
Greek letter societies -- Virginia.
Kappa Delta Sorority
Longwood College -- : History.
Longwood College -- : Students.
Women -- Societies and clubs.

Records, Newsletters & Ephemera

Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Alumni Address Lists, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
The Angelos of Kappa Delta, Golden Anniversary Issue
November 1947
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
The Angelos of Kappa Delta
May 1949
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
The Angelos of Kappa Delta
January 1958
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
The Angelos of Kappa Delta, Diamond Anniversary Issue
Fall 1972
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
"A Silent Toast to Gamma Theta," by Frances Willis, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Correspondence, Betty Lanier (Kappa Delta National President) to Jacqueline Watson, (regarding reinstating Alpha Chapter)
January 4, 1949
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Correspondence to Florence Stubbs
19431967-1969
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Correspondence, Maud Morris (Delta Sigma Epsilon) to Gamma Theta President
February 10, 1917
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Correspondence, Polly Timberlake to Florence Stubbs, undated (regarding Gamma Theta songs)
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Correspondence, Florence Stubbs to Mildred Dickinson, undated (regarding Stubbs' election as faculty advisor to Gamma Theta)
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Ephemera
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Examination on Panhellenic Constitution, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Founders Day Banquet, programs
1923-1928
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Gamma Theta, new member recommendation form
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Gamma Theta newsletters
1934, 1935, 1937, 1940, 1943, 1945, 1949, & undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Gamma Theta, test for new members
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Newspaper Clippings
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Questionnaire on Extra-Curricular Activities, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Correspondence
1920
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Correspondence
1922
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Correspondence
1925
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Correspondence, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Gamma Theta newsletter
February 2, 1925
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Party invitation, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Photo collage, Gamma Theta trip to Virginia Beach
1924
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Wedding invitations
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Congratulations cards, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Playbill fragment, "A Dumb Waiter,"
1930
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Thank-you letter from Florence Stubbs, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Wedding invitation, Sarah Virginia Hall
June 1, 1929
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Wedding invitations, Frances Watkins, 1926 and Mildred Dickinson, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Wedding invitations, Elisabeth Sawyer and Emily Reid
1929
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Thank-you note from Mary White Cox and enclosed newspaper clipping, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Birth announcement, Henry Warren Thwing
March 16, 1930
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Wedding invitation, Anna Council Burgess
1930
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Birth announcement, James Francis Greene, Jr.
February 13, 1932
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Thank-you note from Florence Stubbs, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Wedding invitation, Mary Morton Riddle
April 16, 1932
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Congratulation cards, from Mu Omega and Pi Kappa Epsilon, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Correspondence, Pearl J. Willis to Clara Mackenzie
May 1, 1932
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Gamma Theta poem from "Uncle Scott," undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Commencement congratulations card from "Little Moore," undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Invitation to party at Norfolk Country Club
1931
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Correspondence, L.G. Balfour to Margaret Shackleford
May 15, 1923
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Western Union Night Letter, M.A. Holt to Marye Noell
September 25, 1915
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Correspondence from Anne _____, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Gamma Theta songs, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Wedding gift thank-you list, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Wedding invitation, Margaret Josephine Leonard
1932
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Birth announcement, Sally Katheryn Hodgson
March 23, 1941
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Congratulations cards, undated
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Gamma Theta Creed, undated placard
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Wedding invitations
1940-1944
Text [1000522655] box: 01 of 09
Western Union Telegrams
January 24, 1941

Scrapbooks

Scrapbook [1000522656] box: 02 of 09
Gamma Theta scrapbook
1918-1926

Gamma Theta Scrapbook, 1918-1926

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Scrapbook [1000522657] box: 03 of 09
Gamma Theta scrapbook
1926-1932

Gamma Theta Scrapbook, 1926-1932

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Scrapbook [1000522658] box: 04 of 09
Gamma Theta scrapbook
1932-1935

Gamma Theta Scrapbook, 1932-1935

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Scrapbook [1000522659] box: 05 of 09
Gamma Theta scrapbook
1935-1939

Gamma Theta Scrapbook, 1935-1939

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Scrapbook [1000522660] box: 06 of 09
Gamma Theta scrapbook
1938-1944

Gamma Theta Scrapbook, 1939-1944

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Scrapbook [1000522661] box: 07 of 09
Gamma Theta scrapbook
1943-1944

Gamma Theta Scrapbook, 1943-1944

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Scrapbook [1000522662] box: 08 of 09
Gamma Theta scrapbook, 25th Anniversary

Ledgers

Text [1000522663] box: 09 of 09
Book of Gamma Theta (includes: Constitution, Bylaws, Amendments, Pledge Service, Initiation Service, Installation Service, & Songs)
1911
Text [1000522663] box: 09 of 09
Book of Gamma Theta (includes: Preamble, Constitution, Bylaws, Oaths of Office, Amendments, Pledge Service, Order of Initiation, Member lists, Minutes, Roll, and Business Addresses
1929
Text [1000522663] box: 09 of 09
Roll Call and Meeting Minutes
1934-1949

Photographs

Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.001
Mrs. T. Nash Broaddus (née H. Louise Eubank), class of 1911, Gamma Theta charter member, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 4.5"x2.5"

Mrs. T. Nash Broaddus (née H. Louise Eubank)

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Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.002
Unidentified woman reading Rotunda newspaper, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 4.5"x2.5"

Unidentified woman reading Rotunda newspaper

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Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.003
Pauline Stallard, portrait photograph, undated

1 Photographic Prints Color Photograph 10"x8"

Pauline Stallard

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Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.004
Jane McInnis, portrait photograph, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.75"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.005
Gussy Parkes, portrait photograph, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.75"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.006
Margie Rice, portrait photograph, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.75"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.007
Ann Williams, portrait photograph, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.75"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.008
Dot Lawrence, portrait photograph, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.75"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.009
Betty Peerman, portrait photograph, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.75"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.010
Nancy Dupuy, portrait photograph, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.75"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.011
Mary Katherine Dodson, portrait photograph, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.75"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.012
Spilly Purdum, portrait photograph, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.75"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.013
Mary Ambler Thomasson, portrait photograph, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3"x2.5"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.014
Nancy Duval, portrait photograph, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3"x2.5"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.015
Two unidentified women, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.5"x2.5"

Two unidentified women

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Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.016
Three unidentified women, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.5"x2.5"

Three unidentified women

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Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.017
Two unidentified women, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.25"x2.75"

Two unidentified women

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Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.018
Six unidentified women, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.5"x5"

Six unidentified women

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Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.019
Four unidentified women, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.5"x5"

Four unidentified women

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Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.020
Gamma Theta group photo (appears in 1942 Virginian yearbook, pg. 146), undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 7.5"x10"

Gamma Theta, group photo

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Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.021
Four unidentified people sitting on log, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 6"x4"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.022
Three unidentified people playing tennis, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 6"x4"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.023
Six unidentified women sitting on steps of unidentified home, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 2.5"x4.25"

Six unidentified women sitting on steps of unidentified home

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Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.024
Unidentified woman standing on steps of unidentified building, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.5"x3"

Unidentified woman standing on steps of unidentified building

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Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.025
Unidentified woman sitting on steps of unidentified home, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 4.5"x2.5"

Unidentified woman sitting on steps of unidentified home

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Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.026
Unidentified child on tricycle, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.5"x5.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.027
Unidentified children, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.5"x5.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.028
Unidentified woman holding unidentified child. Inscribed on reverse: "For Aunt Florrie with love & kisses from Dan Jr", undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 5.75"x3.5"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.029
Unidentified baby, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.5"x5.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.030
Child standing on sidewalk. Inscribed on reverse: "Lucille Stubbs. 17 months", undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 5.75"x3.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.031
Unidentified woman holding unidentified baby, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 5.75"x3.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.032
Unidentified child on tricycle and dog, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.75"x5.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.033
Unidentified baby, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 5.5"x3.25"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.034
Unidentified children, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 5.75"x3.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.035
Unidentified children, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 2.75"x4.25"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.036
Gamma Theta group photograph, undated

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 7.5"x9.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.037
Unidentified woman in cap and gown, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 4.5"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.038
Three unidentified women, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 4.5"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.039
Two unidentified women, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 4.5"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.040
Unidentified woman, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 4.5"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.041
Unidentified woman in cap and gown, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 4.5"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.042
Unidentified woman standing behind sundial, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 3.5"x2.5"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.043
Unidentified woman, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 4.5"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.044
Unidentified man and woman, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 3.75"x2.5"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.045
Three unidentified women. Farmville Motor Company building in background, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 3.5"x2.5"

Three unidentified women

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Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.046
Unidentified woman, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 3.5"x2.5"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.047
Unidentified woman, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 3.5"x2.5"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.048
Unidentified woman, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 3.5"x2.5"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.049
Indiscernible image. Possibly overexposed, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 4.5"x2.75"
Still Image [1000522923] Binder: 15 054.050
Indiscernible image. Possibly overexposed, undated

1 Photographic Negatives Black and White Photograph 3.5"x2.5"