Sigma Tau Alpha Pharmacy Fraternity records, 1977-1980 2013.Mar.45 A collection in Special Collections and Archives, Health Sciences Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Accession Number 2013/Mar/45

Sigma Tau Alpha Pharmacy Fraternity records, 1977-1980 2013.Mar.45

A collection in Special Collections and Archives, Health Sciences Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Accession Number 2013/Mar/45


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VCU Health Sciences Library

Special Collections and Archives 509 N 12th St
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Richmond, Virginia 23298
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Deborah Groves

Repository
VCU Health Sciences Library
Identification
2013.Mar.45
Title
Sigma Tau Alpha Pharmacy Fraternity records 1977-1980
URL:
http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vcu-tm/vircuh00050.xml
Quantity
1.3 Linear Feet, 1 box
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Box/folder, Accession # 2013/Mar/45, Special Collections and Archives, Health Sciences Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donor unknown.


Biographical / Historical

The VCU School of Pharmacy in 1977 established the local fraternity Sigma Tau Alpha to encourage more student participation in group activities. The purpose of the fraternity, according to its constitution, was to help its members develop professional character and leadership abilities and to create mutually beneficial relationships within the fraternity, school, and community. Fraternity eligibility required enrollment in the VCU School of Pharmacy, at least a 2.0 GPA after the first semester, and no affiliation with another professional fraternity.

Fraternity members participated in service projects and fund raising activities. They raised money through bake sales, aluminum can recycling, car washes, and cookbook sales. Their social outings included dinner theater outings and ski trips. They participated in community services projects such as The Bainbridge Community Center Carnival, and donated money to the Children's Oncology Services of Virginia. Despite the active schedule, the fraternity was short lived and there is no indication within the materials as to why it ceased.

Scope and Contents

This collection includes records and documentation from its inception in 1977 to its closure in 1980 and provides insight into the social aspects of student life. Materials include the fraternity's preamble and constitution, bylaws, a scrapbook with photographs, meeting minutes, ledger book, financial records, rush and initiation information, contact information, and a master copy of their fundraiser cookbook. The minutes provide a detailed account of the materials discussed during each executive council meeting. The scrapbook documents all of the social gatherings and the initiation of new members.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically by folder title and the contents within the folders are arranged chronologically where applicable.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Sigma Tau Alpha Pharmacy Fraternaty
  • Virginia Commonwealth University. School of Pharmacy

Container List

Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:1
Addresses
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:2
Interfraternity Council Minutes
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:3
Preamble and Constitution
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:4
Rush, Initiation and Activities
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:5
RX Cookbook (master copy)
Mixed Materials box: 1
Records book
Mixed Materials box: 1
Ledger book
Mixed Materials box: 1
Scrapbook
Mixed Materials box: 1
Receipts book
Mixed Materials box: 1
Money bag