AHJ_ah300521 Inventory of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Gamma Xi Chapter (University of Wyoming) records, 1910-2018 Sigma Chi Fraternity. Gamma Xi Chapter (University of Wyoming) records Processed by Jamie J. Greene University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
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University of Wyoming

 Finding aid encoded by Jamie J. Greene August 2016 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Sigma Chi Fraternity. Gamma Xi Chapter (University of Wyoming) Sigma Chi Fraternity. Gamma Xi Chapter (University of Wyoming) records 1910-2018 300521 11.97 cubic ft. (14 boxes) + 2.98 GB University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English 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. History of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Gamma Xi Chapter (University of Wyoming)

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.

 Scope and Content

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.

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

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There are no known other archival collections created by Sigma Chi Fraternity. Gamma Xi Chapter (University of Wyoming) at the date of processing.

This material was received from Daniel Nelson in March 2016 and October 2024.

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in August 2016 and updated by Brittany Heye in March 2026.

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 Access Terms University of Wyoming -- Societies, etc. Greek letter societies -- Wyoming -- Laramie. Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945. Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999. Wyoming -- History -- 2000- <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> Colleges and Universities Student Life Wyoming Social Life and Customs Clubs and Societies Container List 250th Anniversary1980 1250th anniversary of Gamma Xi of Sigma ChiOctober 1980 265th Anniversary of Gamma Xi1995 275th Anniversary of Gamma Xi2005 280th Anniversary dinner (signed)2010 280 Years of Excellence: Preserving our Legacy, Building our Future2009 12Awards and recognitions1954 - 1955 3Books - "History of the Sigma Chi Fraternity 1955-1980" by Douglas Richard Carlson1990 3Books - "The Centennial History of Sigma Chi Fraternity, 1855-1955" by Robert M. Collett1955 2Books - "The Genesis of Sigma Chi at the University of Wyoming" by Stanley A. Kuzara1983 3Booklets - "Pledge Training" by Milton H. Love1935 3Booklets - "The Right Start: A Sigma Chi foundation Career Guide" by Robert M. Collettundated 3Booklets - "The Norman Shield: Pledge Manual of the Sigma Chi Fraternity"1938-1999 12Brown, Chuck2017 - 2018 12Cassette - Bud Davis speaking at Sigma Chi workshop in WyomingAugust 1976 12Cassette - Cavett Robert speaking at Sigma Chi workshop in WyomingAugust 1976 12Cassette -Don Ward speaking at Sigma Chi workshop in WyomingAugust 1976 12Cassette - Study habits lecture1976 4Certificate - Daniel Nelson's membership certificate1989 1Certificates of Achievement - Daniel Nelson1976-1989 1-2Chapter1977-1985 1Chapter action planning1980 3Chapter by-laws, house corp. incorporation, other relevant info.2000 4Chapter Houses of Sigma Chi1939 12Chapter room display - scanned items and thumbnails2015 1Chapter visitation reports1979-1981 14"Come Brother Sing - Songs of Sigma Chi" - recordundated 3Constitution and statutes1934-1975 3Consuls Manualundated 2-4, 12Correspondence1975-2011 2Dan Nelson's '78 talk to Chapter1978 2Daniel Nelson1989 1Danny's Chapter Advisor award1982 1Danny's Order of Constantine - Grand Chapter, Scottsdale, ArizonaJune 21-25, 1989 1 and 11Derby Days1976-2000 Digital material Digitalahcdm_300521_004CD - Dan Nelson Sigma Chi material2016 Digitalahcdm_300521_003CD - Sigma Chi negatives scans - 1989 leadership and LPM concrete padundated Digitalahcdm_300521_001CD - Sigma Chi Nelson room final displayundated Digitalahcdm_300521_002CD - Sigma Chi Nelson room original picture scansundated 4Directories - Sigma Chi1855-2005 14Display pledge paddle1970 - 1971 3Ex Alum list2002 2Greek Life Task Force1999 2Greek SummitFall 2002-2003 9Guest List: 25th and 50th Anniversary1955-1980 1Hathaway, Stanley1971-1989 1 and 3House corporation1984 and 1997 1 and 3House remodeling/refurbishing1973-2002 2Houses - Sigma Chi and Independent Club1970 2Independent Club and founding - photographs, clippings, invitations, and pamphlets1970 12International sweetheart of Sigma Chi - slides1989 - 1990 1Keim, Wil visit2001 2Kuzara, Stanley1982 1Leather Wallet - Sigma Chi Fraternity-Orlandoundated 12Le Clerg outstanding chapter advisor award1974 - 1982 12Legion of honor award1989 - 1990 3 and 12Magister's manual1977, 1984 4Manuals - Sigma Chi1982-1985 4Manuals - "A guide to alcohol and drug awareness, Sigma Chi"1981-1984 4Meeting notes1928 4Meeting minutes - Independent Club1923-1928 5Meeting minutes - Record of Minutes ledger, meetings of January 3, 1938 - February 2, 19461938-1946 12Miscellaneous historical1930 - 1989 14Miscellaneous posters1927 - 1980 1Mission 365Spring 2013 1News clippings1977 4News makers handbook1984 2Newslettersundated 12Newsletters and reports1980 - 2016 1Newsletters - "The Sig Leader"1990-1991 12Newsletters - special1980 - 2005 12Newspaper clippings1969 - 2005 12Operational documents1937 - 2007 12Order of Constantine award1994 1Peterson Significant Chapter Award nominations1985 7Photo album: Gamma Xi, 75th Anniversaryundated 12Photographs, positives, and negatives1965 - 1967 1 and 4Photographs - miscellaneous1969-1995 14Pledge paddle1910 - 1920 2Publications financial1933-1937 2Publications - "The Cowboy Sig"1932 1-4Publications - The Magazine of Sigma Chi1931-2012 4Publications - The Sigma Chi Bulletin1930 and 1956 3Publications - The Sigma Chi Reportundated 1Risk Management - current1990-1991 5Roll of Initiates (3 books)1938-2002 12Rudolph Anselmi award1930 1Rush1964-1992 1Sandberg, Carl M.1977 2Scholarshipundated 9Scrapbook: black cover1948-1956 8Scrapbook: Fall 19881988 10Scrapbook: Sigma Chi, Gamma Xi (wood cover)1985-1986 11Scrapbook: wood cover1958-1964 12Sig-Aires barbershop quartet active 19591959 2-3Sigma Chi1987-1993 13Sigma Chi - branding iron (artifact)undated 12Sigma Chi - chapter pre-19741963 - 1973 12Sigma Chi - flagpole installation - slidesundated 12Sigma Chi - houses1927 - 1980 1Sigma Chi - roast for DannyNovember 4, 1989 3Sigma Chi - to doundated 2Sigma Chi at University of Wyoming2003 2Sigma Chi Boys Club, Sigma Chi - the anti-social fraternity1970-1974 3Sigma Chi Foundation by-laws and discussionundated 6-7Sigma Chi Fraternity Row house plans - architectural drawings and floor plansundated 12Sigma Chi news clippings1989 - 1990 1 and 12Sigma Chi stationaryundated 12Sigma Chi sunglassesundated 12Sigma Chi workshop final banquetAugust 1973 3Significant sig nominations - Dave True2010 3Significant sig nominations - Jeff Steinhour2009-2011 12Songs - including "Sweetheart"undated 1 and 12Songs - miscellaneousundated 4 and 12Songs - "Five Score and 5" - vocal music of sigma chi since 18551961 1Songs - "Sweetheart of Sigma Chi"1914 12Songs - "White Rose" - masterundated 12Telegram notifying independent club as Sigma Chi chapter1984 4The Wyo 1930 (University of Wyoming yearbook)1930 7T-shirt logo design by Tim Collins (cartoon drawing)1976 1University of Wyoming's Greek system2000-2003 12VHS - Sigma Chi fraternity - leadership training workshop1989 1Ward, Orland1982 2Workshops1973-1976 3Workshops: Sigma Chi Fraternity Leadership Training Workshop1989 4Workshops: Sigma Chi Fraternity Leadership Training Workshop '89 (VHS)1989 4Workshops: Sigma Chi International 50 years of workshops (VHS)undated