Whitman College Phi Delta Theta records

Collection

Identifier: WCA-052

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of student and alumi records, publications, press, invitations, photographs and scrapbooks pertaining to the Whitman College chapter of Phi Delta Theta.

Dates

1913-2003

Creator

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Washington Beta Chapter (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Phi Delta Theta is an international social fraternity founded at Miami University in Oxford Ohio in 1848. In 1915, Phi Delta Theta became the first fraternity officially sanctioned by Whitman. The chapter, known as Washington Beta, was chartered from a local social group known as the Illahee Club, which was established in 1909. Phi Delta Theta was the first member of the “Miami Triad” at Whitman (the other two; Beta Theta Pi and Sigma Chi, also have chapters on campus). Phi Delta Theta was temporarily disbanded multiple times in its long history at Whitman, but has managed to remain a presence on campus, due to a strong alumni network and student revivals.

Extent

6.5 Linear Feet (7 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Washington Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta was the first fraternity established at Whitman College in 1915. The collection consists of student and alumi records, publications, press, invitations, photographs and scrapbooks pertaining to the social fraternity.