Delta Gamma, Beta Omega Chapter Records

Delta Gamma, Beta Omega Chapter Records, 1946-2007

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Delta Gamma. Beta Omega Chapter (Washington State University)
Title: Delta Gamma, Beta Omega Chapter Records
Dates: 1946-2007 (inclusive)
19462007
Quantity: 0.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
Collection Number: Archives 419 (collection)
Summary: Administrative records, including board minutes, of the Delta Gamma, Beta Omega chapter, sorority on the Washington State University campus.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Washington State University's Beta Omega chapter of the national Delta Gamma sorority was established in 1946. They were initially housed at 906 Thatuna (as of 2013 this location is the parking lot northwest of the old Bookie), and in 1949 moved to a newly constructed building at 603 Linden (Pullman's address system changed in 1972, at which point 603 Linden became 715 Linden). The building was renovated circa 1995, and as of 2023 Delta Gamma remains in that house.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The majority of the collection is original minutes from what would become known as the House Corporation Board for the Beta Omega chapter of the national Delta Gamma sorority, dating from the founding in 1946 through to 1970. Also in the collection are materials from alumni reunions, some membership and officer lists, some 1950s financial reports, and 1964-1965 correspondence with architects about a planned remodel.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Delta Gamma, Beta Omega Chapter Records, 1946-2007 (Archives 419)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Materials are organized alphabetically by subject, and then chronologically within each subject or folder.

Acquisition Information

While clearing out her home during a move, Elinor McCloskey, a sorority member active in the alumni section, donated this collection via longtime friend Sue Hinz to the Washington State University Libraries on Jan. 27, 2023, where it was retained without an accession number.

Processing Note

University Archivist Mark O’English processed this collection in Jan. 2023, but it was not finalized until Jan. 2025 as the possibility of receiving more materials had existed.

Separated Materials

Some other League of Women Voters records (MS.2023.04) and Fortnightly Club records from Elinor McCroskey were accessioned separately, and a variety of loose WSU materials were either surplussed or incorporated into the WSU Publications collections.

Related Materials

Delta Gamma House Architectural Drawings, 1994-1995 (Archives 336)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	Alumni reunions.	1990-2007
1	2	Correspondence with architects.	1964-1965
1	3	Financial reports.	1950, 1953
1	4	Membership and officer lists.	1947-1958
1	5	Minutes.	1946-1949
1	6	Minutes.	1950-1954
1	7	Minutes.	1955-1959
1	8	Minutes.	1960-1964
1	9	Minutes.	1965-1970

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Greek letter societies -- Washington (State) -- Pullman

Corporate Names

Delta Gamma. Beta Omega Chapter (State College of Washington) -- Records and correspondence
Delta Gamma. Beta Omega Chapter (Washington State University) -- Records and correspondence
State College of Washington -- Students
Washington State University -- Students

Other Creators

Corporate Names
- Delta Gamma. Beta Omega Chapter (State College of Washington) (creator)

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