Sigma Chi Fraternity. Gamma Xi Chapter (University of Wyoming) records, 1910-2018
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sigma Chi Fraternity. Gamma Xi Chapter (University of Wyoming)
- Title
- Sigma Chi Fraternity. Gamma Xi Chapter (University of Wyoming) records
- Dates
- 1910-2018 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 11.97 cubic ft. (14 boxes) + 2.98 GB
- Collection Number
- 300521
- Summary
- Collection contains brochures, flyers, newspaper clippings, photographs, scrapbooks, recruitment materials, artifacts, CDS, and subject files of the Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Wyoming.
- Repository
- American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The University of Wyoming Gamma Xi Chapter of Sigma Chi was chartered in 1930 and was the oldest fraternity in continuous existence on the University of Wyoming campus. It began as The Independent Club in 1924. The Sigma Chi fraternity has played major roles in student life and social activities and affairs on the University campus.
Content Description
Collection contains brochures, flyers, newspaper clippings, photographs, scrapbooks, recruitment materials, artifacts, CDs, and subject files relating to chapter activities, significant anniversaries, and Sigma Chi leadership workshops held on the University of Wyoming campus.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by Sigma Chi Fraternity. Gamma Xi Chapter (University of Wyoming) at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Daniel Nelson in March 2016 and October 2024.
Processing Note
The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in August 2016 and updated by Brittany Heye in March 2026.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Container List
- Description: 50th AnniversaryDates: 1980Container: Box 2
- Description: 50th anniversary of Gamma Xi of Sigma ChiDates: October 1980Container: Box 12
- Description: 65th Anniversary of Gamma XiDates: 1995Container: Box 2
- Description: 75th Anniversary of Gamma XiDates: 2005Container: Box 2
- Description: 80th Anniversary dinner (signed)Dates: 2010Container: Box 2
- Description: 80 Years of Excellence: Preserving our Legacy, Building our FutureDates: 2009Container: Box 2
- Description: Awards and recognitionsDates: 1954 - 1955Container: Box 12
- Description: Books - "History of the Sigma Chi Fraternity 1955-1980" by Douglas Richard CarlsonDates: 1990Container: Box 3
- Description: Books - "The Centennial History of Sigma Chi Fraternity, 1855-1955" by Robert M. CollettDates: 1955Container: Box 3
- Description: Books - "The Genesis of Sigma Chi at the University of Wyoming" by Stanley A. KuzaraDates: 1983Container: Box 2
- Description: Booklets - "Pledge Training" by Milton H. LoveDates: 1935Container: Box 3
- Description: Booklets - "The Right Start: A Sigma Chi foundation Career Guide" by Robert M. CollettDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
- Description: Booklets - "The Norman Shield: Pledge Manual of the Sigma Chi Fraternity"Dates: 1938-1999Container: Box 3
- Description: Brown, ChuckDates: 2017 - 2018Container: Box 12
- Description: Cassette - Bud Davis speaking at Sigma Chi workshop in WyomingDates: August 1976Container: Box 12
- Description: Cassette - Cavett Robert speaking at Sigma Chi workshop in WyomingDates: August 1976Container: Box 12
- Description: Cassette -Don Ward speaking at Sigma Chi workshop in WyomingDates: August 1976Container: Box 12
- Description: Cassette - Study habits lectureDates: 1976Container: Box 12
- Description: Certificate - Daniel Nelson's membership certificateDates: 1989Container: Box 4
- Description: Certificates of Achievement - Daniel NelsonDates: 1976-1989Container: Box 1
- Description: ChapterDates: 1977-1985Container: Box 1-2
- Description: Chapter action planningDates: 1980Container: Box 1
- Description: Chapter by-laws, house corp. incorporation, other relevant info.Dates: 2000Container: Box 3
- Description: Chapter Houses of Sigma ChiDates: 1939Container: Box 4
- Description: Chapter room display - scanned items and thumbnailsDates: 2015Container: Box 12
- Description: Chapter visitation reportsDates: 1979-1981Container: Box 1
- Description: "Come Brother Sing - Songs of Sigma Chi" - recordDates: undatedContainer: Box 14
- Description: Constitution and statutesDates: 1934-1975Container: Box 3
- Description: Consuls ManualDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
- Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1975-2011Container: Box 2-4, 12
- Description: Dan Nelson's '78 talk to ChapterDates: 1978Container: Box 2
- Description: Daniel NelsonDates: 1989Container: Box 2
- Description: Danny's Chapter Advisor awardDates: 1982Container: Box 1
- Description: Danny's Order of Constantine - Grand Chapter, Scottsdale, ArizonaDates: June 21-25, 1989Container: Box 1
- Description: Derby DaysDates: 1976-2000Container: Box 1 and 11
Digital material
- Description: CD - Dan Nelson Sigma Chi materialDates: 2016Container: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_300521_004
- Description: CD - Sigma Chi negatives scans - 1989 leadership and LPM concrete padDates: undatedContainer: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_300521_003
- Description: CD - Sigma Chi Nelson room final displayDates: undatedContainer: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_300521_001
- Description: CD - Sigma Chi Nelson room original picture scansDates: undatedContainer: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_300521_002
- Description: Directories - Sigma ChiDates: 1855-2005Container: Box 4
- Description: Display pledge paddleDates: 1970 - 1971Container: Box 14
- Description: Ex Alum listDates: 2002Container: Box 3
- Description: Greek Life Task ForceDates: 1999Container: Box 2
- Description: Greek SummitDates: Fall 2002-2003Container: Box 2
- Description: Guest List: 25th and 50th AnniversaryDates: 1955-1980Container: Box 9
- Description: Hathaway, StanleyDates: 1971-1989Container: Box 1
- Description: House corporationDates: 1984 and 1997Container: Box 1 and 3
- Description: House remodeling/refurbishingDates: 1973-2002Container: Box 1 and 3
- Description: Houses - Sigma Chi and Independent ClubDates: 1970Container: Box 2
- Description: Independent Club and founding - photographs, clippings, invitations, and pamphletsDates: 1970Container: Box 2
- Description: International sweetheart of Sigma Chi - slidesDates: 1989 - 1990Container: Box 12
- Description: Keim, Wil visitDates: 2001Container: Box 1
- Description: Kuzara, StanleyDates: 1982Container: Box 2
- Description: Leather Wallet - Sigma Chi Fraternity-OrlandoDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
- Description: Le Clerg outstanding chapter advisor awardDates: 1974 - 1982Container: Box 12
- Description: Legion of honor awardDates: 1989 - 1990Container: Box 12
- Description: Magister's manualDates: 1977, 1984Container: Box 3 and 12
- Description: Manuals - Sigma ChiDates: 1982-1985Container: Box 4
- Description: Manuals - "A guide to alcohol and drug awareness, Sigma Chi"Dates: 1981-1984Container: Box 4
- Description: Meeting notesDates: 1928Container: Box 4
- Description: Meeting minutes - Independent ClubDates: 1923-1928Container: Box 4
- Description: Meeting minutes - Record of Minutes ledger, meetings of January 3, 1938 - February 2, 1946Dates: 1938-1946Container: Box 5
- Description: Miscellaneous historicalDates: 1930 - 1989Container: Box 12
- Description: Miscellaneous postersDates: 1927 - 1980Container: Box 14
- Description: Mission 365Dates: Spring 2013Container: Box 1
- Description: News clippingsDates: 1977Container: Box 1
- Description: News makers handbookDates: 1984Container: Box 4
- Description: NewslettersDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
- Description: Newsletters and reportsDates: 1980 - 2016Container: Box 12
- Description: Newsletters - "The Sig Leader"Dates: 1990-1991Container: Box 1
- Description: Newsletters - specialDates: 1980 - 2005Container: Box 12
- Description: Newspaper clippingsDates: 1969 - 2005Container: Box 12
- Description: Operational documentsDates: 1937 - 2007Container: Box 12
- Description: Order of Constantine awardDates: 1994Container: Box 12
- Description: Peterson Significant Chapter Award nominationsDates: 1985Container: Box 1
- Description: Photo album: Gamma Xi, 75th AnniversaryDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
- Description: Photographs, positives, and negativesDates: 1965 - 1967Container: Box 12
- Description: Photographs - miscellaneousDates: 1969-1995Container: Box 1 and 4
- Description: Pledge paddleDates: 1910 - 1920Container: Box 14
- Description: Publications financialDates: 1933-1937Container: Box 2
- Description: Publications - "The Cowboy Sig"Dates: 1932Container: Box 2
- Description: Publications - The Magazine of Sigma ChiDates: 1931-2012Container: Box 1-4
- Description: Publications - The Sigma Chi BulletinDates: 1930 and 1956Container: Box 4
- Description: Publications - The Sigma Chi ReportDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
- Description: Risk Management - currentDates: 1990-1991Container: Box 1
- Description: Roll of Initiates (3 books)Dates: 1938-2002Container: Box 5
- Description: Rudolph Anselmi awardDates: 1930Container: Box 12
- Description: RushDates: 1964-1992Container: Box 1
- Description: Sandberg, Carl M.Dates: 1977Container: Box 1
- Description: ScholarshipDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
- Description: Scrapbook: black coverDates: 1948-1956Container: Box 9
- Description: Scrapbook: Fall 1988Dates: 1988Container: Box 8
- Description: Scrapbook: Sigma Chi, Gamma Xi (wood cover)Dates: 1985-1986Container: Box 10
- Description: Scrapbook: wood coverDates: 1958-1964Container: Box 11
- Description: Sig-Aires barbershop quartet active 1959Dates: 1959Container: Box 12
- Description: Sigma ChiDates: 1987-1993Container: Box 2-3
- Description: Sigma Chi - branding iron (artifact)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 13
- Description: Sigma Chi - chapter pre-1974Dates: 1963 - 1973Container: Box 12
- Description: Sigma Chi - flagpole installation - slidesDates: undatedContainer: Box 12
- Description: Sigma Chi - housesDates: 1927 - 1980Container: Box 12
- Description: Sigma Chi - roast for DannyDates: November 4, 1989Container: Box 1
- Description: Sigma Chi - to doDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
- Description: Sigma Chi at University of WyomingDates: 2003Container: Box 2
- Description: Sigma Chi Boys Club, Sigma Chi - the anti-social fraternityDates: 1970-1974Container: Box 2
- Description: Sigma Chi Foundation by-laws and discussionDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
- Description: Sigma Chi Fraternity Row house plans - architectural drawings and floor plansDates: undatedContainer: Box 6-7
- Description: Sigma Chi news clippingsDates: 1989 - 1990Container: Box 12
- Description: Sigma Chi stationaryDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 and 12
- Description: Sigma Chi sunglassesDates: undatedContainer: Box 12
- Description: Sigma Chi workshop final banquetDates: August 1973Container: Box 12
- Description: Significant sig nominations - Dave TrueDates: 2010Container: Box 3
- Description: Significant sig nominations - Jeff SteinhourDates: 2009-2011Container: Box 3
- Description: Songs - including "Sweetheart"Dates: undatedContainer: Box 12
- Description: Songs - miscellaneousDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 and 12
- Description: Songs - "Five Score and 5" - vocal music of sigma chi since 1855Dates: 1961Container: Box 4 and 12
- Description: Songs - "Sweetheart of Sigma Chi"Dates: 1914Container: Box 1
- Description: Songs - "White Rose" - masterDates: undatedContainer: Box 12
- Description: Telegram notifying independent club as Sigma Chi chapterDates: 1984Container: Box 12
- Description: The Wyo 1930 (University of Wyoming yearbook)Dates: 1930Container: Box 4
- Description: T-shirt logo design by Tim Collins (cartoon drawing)Dates: 1976Container: Box 7
- Description: University of Wyoming's Greek systemDates: 2000-2003Container: Box 1
- Description: VHS - Sigma Chi fraternity - leadership training workshopDates: 1989Container: Box 12
- Description: Ward, OrlandDates: 1982Container: Box 1
- Description: WorkshopsDates: 1973-1976Container: Box 2
- Description: Workshops: Sigma Chi Fraternity Leadership Training WorkshopDates: 1989Container: Box 3
- Description: Workshops: Sigma Chi Fraternity Leadership Training Workshop '89 (VHS)Dates: 1989Container: Box 4
- Description: Workshops: Sigma Chi International 50 years of workshops (VHS)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Greek letter societies -- Wyoming -- Laramie.
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming -- Societies, etc.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999.
- Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
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