Sigma Chi Fraternity. Gamma Xi Chapter (University of Wyoming) records, 1923-2012
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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
- 1923-2012 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 9.65 cubic ft. (11 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 300521
- Summary
- Collection contains brochures, flyers, newspaper clippings, photographs, scrapbooks, recruitment materials, and subject files of the Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Wyoming.
- Repository
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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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Access Restrictions
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, 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
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Sigma Chi Fraternity. Gamma Xi Chapter (University of Wyoming) at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Daniel Nelson in March 2016.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in August 2016.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: 50th AnniversaryDates: 1980Container: Box 2
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Description: 65th Anniversary of Gamma XiDates: 1995Container: Box 2
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Description: 75th Anniversary of Gamma XiDates: 2005Container: Box 2
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Description: 80th Anniversary dinner (signed)Dates: 2010Container: Box 2
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Description: 80 Years of Excellence: Preserving our Legacy, Building our FutureDates: 2009Container: Box 2
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Description: Books - "History of the Sigma Chi Fraternity 1955-1980" by Douglas Richard CarlsonDates: 1990Container: Box 3
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Description: Books - "The Centennial History of Sigma Chi Fraternity, 1855-1955" by Robert M. CollettDates: 1955Container: Box 3
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Description: Books - "The Genesis of Sigma Chi at the University of Wyoming" by Stanley A. KuzaraDates: 1983Container: Box 2
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Description: Booklets - "Pledge Training" by Milton H. LoveDates: 1935Container: Box 3
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Description: Booklets - "The Right Start: A Sigma Chi foundation Career Guide" by Robert M. CollettDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Booklets - "The Norman Shield: Pledge Manual of the Sigma Chi Fraternity"Dates: 1938-1999Container: Box 3
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Description: Certificate - Daniel Nelson's membership certificateDates: 1989Container: Box 4
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Description: Certificates of Achievement - Daniel NelsonDates: 1976-1989Container: Box 1
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Description: ChapterDates: 1977-1985Container: Box 1-2
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Description: Chapter action planningDates: 1980Container: Box 1
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Description: Chapter by-laws, house corp. incorporation, other relevant info.Dates: 2000Container: Box 3
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Description: Chapter Houses of Sigma ChiDates: 1939Container: Box 4
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Description: Chapter visitation reportsDates: 1979-1981Container: Box 1
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Description: Constitution and statutesDates: 1934-1975Container: Box 3
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Description: Consuls ManualDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1975-2011Container: Box 2-4
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Description: Dan Nelson's '78 talk to ChapterDates: 1978Container: Box 2
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Description: Daniel NelsonDates: 1989Container: Box 2
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Description: Danny's Chapter Advisor awardDates: 1982Container: Box 1
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Description: Danny's Order of Constantine - Grand Chapter, Scottsdale, ArizonaDates: June 21-25, 1989Container: Box 1
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Description: Derby DaysDates: 1976-2000Container: Box 1 and 11
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Description: Directories - Sigma ChiDates: 1855-2005Container: Box 4
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Description: Ex Alum listDates: 2002Container: Box 3
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Description: Greek Life Task ForceDates: 1999Container: Box 2
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Description: Greek SummitDates: Fall 2002-2003Container: Box 2
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Description: Guest List: 25th and 50th AnniversaryDates: 1955-1980Container: Box 9
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Description: Hathaway, StanleyDates: 1971-1989Container: Box 1
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Description: House corporationDates: 1984 and 1997Container: Box 1 and 3
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Description: House remodeling/refurbishingDates: 1973-2002Container: Box 1 and 3
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Description: Houses - Sigma Chi and Independent ClubDates: 1970Container: Box 2
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Description: Independent Club and founding - photographs, clippings, invitations, and pamphletsDates: 1970Container: Box 2
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Description: Keim, Wil visitDates: 2001Container: Box 1
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Description: Kuzara, StanleyDates: 1982Container: Box 2
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Description: Leather Wallet - Sigma Chi Fraternity-OrlandoDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Magister's manualDates: 1977Container: Box 3
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Description: Manuals - Sigma ChiDates: 1982-1985Container: Box 4
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Description: Manuals - "A guide to alcohol and drug awareness, Sigma Chi"Dates: 1981-1984Container: Box 4
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Description: Meeting notesDates: 1928Container: Box 4
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Description: Meeting minutes - Independent ClubDates: 1923-1928Container: Box 4
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Description: Meeting minutes - Record of Minutes ledger, meetings of January 3, 1938 - February 2, 1946Dates: 1938-1946Container: Box 5
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Description: Mission 365Dates: Spring 2013Container: Box 1
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Description: News clippingsDates: 1977Container: Box 1
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Description: News makers handbookDates: 1984Container: Box 4
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Description: NewslettersDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Newsletters - "The Sig Leader"Dates: 1990-1991Container: Box 1
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Description: Peterson Significant Chapter Award nominationsDates: 1985Container: Box 1
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Description: Photo album: Gamma Xi, 75th AnniversaryDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Photographs - miscellaneousDates: 1969-1995Container: Box 1 and 4
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Description: Publications financialDates: 1933-1937Container: Box 2
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Description: Publications - "The Cowboy Sig"Dates: 1932Container: Box 2
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Description: Publications - The Magazine of Sigma ChiDates: 1931-2012Container: Box 1-4
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Description: Publications - The Sigma Chi BulletinDates: 1930 and 1956Container: Box 4
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Description: Publications - The Sigma Chi ReportDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Risk Management - currentDates: 1990-1991Container: Box 1
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Description: Roll of Initiates (3 books)Dates: 1938-2002Container: Box 5
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Description: RushDates: 1964-1992Container: Box 1
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Description: Sandberg, Carl M.Dates: 1977Container: Box 1
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Description: ScholarshipDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Scrapbook: black coverDates: 1948-1956Container: Box 9
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Description: Scrapbook: Fall 1988Dates: 1988Container: Box 8
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Description: Scrapbook: Sigma Chi, Gamma Xi (wood cover)Dates: 1985-1986Container: Box 10
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Description: Scrapbook: wood coverDates: 1958-1964Container: Box 11
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Description: Sigma ChiDates: 1987-1993Container: Box 2-3
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Description: Sigma Chi - roast for DannyDates: November 4, 1989Container: Box 1
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Description: Sigma Chi - to doDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Sigma Chi at University of WyomingDates: 2003Container: Box 2
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Description: Sigma Chi Boys Club, Sigma Chi - the anti-social fraternityDates: 1970-1974Container: Box 2
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Description: Sigma Chi Foundation by-laws and discussionDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Sigma Chi Fraternity Row house plans - architectural drawings and floor plansDates: undatedContainer: Box 6-7
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Description: Sigma Chi stationaryDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Significant sig nominations - Dave TrueDates: 2010Container: Box 3
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Description: Significant sig nominations - Jeff SteinhourDates: 2009-2011Container: Box 3
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Description: Songs - miscellaneousDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Songs - "Five Score and 5" - vocal music of sigma chi since 1855Dates: 1961Container: Box 4
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Description: Songs - "Sweetheart of Sigma Chi"Dates: 1914Container: Box 1
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Description: The Wyo 1930 (University of Wyoming yearbook)Dates: 1930Container: Box 4
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Description: T-shirt logo design by Tim Collins (cartoon drawing)Dates: 1976Container: Box 7
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Description: University of Wyoming's Greek systemDates: 2000-2003Container: Box 1
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Description: Ward, OrlandDates: 1982Container: Box 1
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Description: WorkshopsDates: 1973-1976Container: Box 2
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Description: Workshops: Sigma Chi Fraternity Leadership Training WorkshopDates: 1989Container: Box 3
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Description: Workshops: Sigma Chi Fraternity Leadership Training Workshop '89 (VHS)Dates: 1989Container: Box 4
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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-
