Summary |
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| Creator: | Chi Omega. |
| Title: | Chi Omega Collection |
| Dates: | 1941-1970 |
| Size: | 2 boxes (1.5 linear foot) |
| Abstract: | The Chi Omega Collection contains publications, clippings and a scrapbook related to its history, members, and activities at Syracuse University. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives |
Historical Note
Chi Omega at Syracuse University started with the predecessor sorority, Rho Beta Upsilon, which was formed in 1904 at the University for women art students. In 1909, they petitioned to become affiliated with Chi Omega, and the Upsilon Alpha Chapter was established at Syracuse University in December of 1911. For the majority of its existence the chapter resided at 1003 Walnut Avenue. Among some of the traditions at the Chi Omega House was the annual Easter basket hunt. Alumnae were assigned to sisters and were asked to create Easter baskets, which the house parents would then hide for the sisters to find. The chapter continued until they voted to disband in 1992.
Scope and Content Note
Materials range from 1941 to 1970 and include clippings, a scrapbook with additional clippings, and publications related to Chi Omega. Also in the collection are programs from banquets, materials relating to the sorority's scholarship as well as information about their alumnae.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Related Material
The Archives holds additional materials relating to Chi Omega in the Clippings File and Photograph Collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Chi Omega Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
The Archives does not hold any information regarding the acquisition of these materials.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in archival folders and boxes.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Anna Smallwood
Date: 2016
Revision history: