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This cassette contains audio recordings of songs that may have been used in skits performed at the chapter house by Delta Mu Chapter at the University of Alabama.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
This meeting about the closing of Delta Nu Chapter at the University of Mount Union includes Tri Delta Executive Board members, collegiate members, and alumnae of the chapter.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
This meeting about the closing of Delta Nu Chapter at the University of Mount Union includes Tri Delta Executive Board members and alumnae of the chapter.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
This meeting about the closing of Delta Nu Chapter at the University of Mount Union includes Tri Delta Executive Board members and collegiate members of the chapter.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Dorothy Walker Ragland, University of Kentucky, provides a brief overview of her work at the Tri Delta Executive Office and as District President, Convention Chairman, and a member of the committee to revise the Tri Delta Constitution ahead of the 1956 Convention in Coronado, California.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Dorothy Gaines Roeske, University of Illinois at Urbana, and Frances Gore Wilson, University of Colorado Boulder, speak to Margaret Paddock Haller, Cornell University, during the 1982 Convention in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Dottie and Frankie describe their own experiences in service to Tri Delta and share memories of other Tri Deltas in leadership, particularly Zoe Gore Perrin, University of Colorado Boulder. They also discuss Tri Delta's philanthropy history, especially the origins of the Service Project Scholarships during World War II.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Dr. Robert Goodale gives a speech on the topic of alcohol abuse at the 1981 Leadership School at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and emphasizes the important role fraternities and sororities can play in promoting alcohol safety.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Elizabeth Parmelee Rose, Northwestern University, shares her recollections of her mother, Amy Olgen Parmelee, Northwestern University. Elizabeth begins by recounting her mother's ancestors in Germany and the United States, Amy's academic achievements and her experiences in Upsilon Chapter at Northwestern University, her early work as secretary for the YWCA and a chapter adviser, and her marriage; she also shares stories about Tri Deltas who worked with her mother, including R. Louise Fitch, Knox College, and Fay Martin Slover, Randolph-Macon College. Elizabeth later shares her memories of her childhood, attending the 1925 Convention in Glacier National Park with her mother, Amy's work on The Trident and later career as Dean of Women at Colorado State University, and her own experiences in college and the workforce, as well as some of the family's travel and business endeavors, and concludes by discussing Amy's health issues near the end of her life.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Ernestine Block Grigsby, University of Colorado Boulder, gives a speech discussing Tri Delta then and now during the 1978 Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, after a brief introduction that includes discussion of Tri Delta heritage jewelry. Ernestine discusses the Founding of Tri Delta, early efforts at extension and recruitment, and the creation of The Trident and the Endowment Fund. She closes by discussing her time serving as National Panhellenic Conference delegate, some of Tri Delta's early conventions, the evolution of Tri Delta's housing policy, and the impact of ongoing social and cultural change on Tri Delta.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Ernestine Block Grigsby, University of Colorado Boulder, shares her recollections of Tri Delta Founder Sarah Ida Shaw Martin, Boston University. Ernestine discusses what little is known about Ida's marriage and personal life, the illness she experienced towards the end of her life, and the role she played in the writing of ritual and constitutions and bylaws for many fraternities and sororities as well as the sorority handbook. She also notes Ida's fondness for emeralds, fine jewelry, and pretty clothing and recalls Ida's lifelong attachment to Tri Delta and recounts her attendance at Ida's funeral.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Past President Ernestine Block Grigsby, University of Colorado Boulder, first speaks about recruitment and chapter life during her collegiate years, including a visit from R. Louise Fitch, Knox College, World War I, and the Spanish flu pandemic. She then discusses her experiences visiting chapters as a deputy of Theta Province, attending her first Tri Delta Convention in 1922, and developing the National Panhellenic Conference. Ernestine also relates stories about Founder Sarah Ida Shaw Martin, Boston University, and the early days of Tri Delta and shares memories of attending Sarah's funeral.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
This audio features the presentation of the 1993 to 1994 field consultants report. The presentation is in the form of a news broadcast and is followed by a discussion.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Mary Margaret Fugler Hafter Brenau University, describes the origins and administration of the Fiftieth Anniversary Thanksgiving Fund, which provides fellowships and scholarships for women pursuing graduate education. Mary Margaret also mentions the Durning Sisters' Scholarships and notes some of the areas in which recipients of each grant have studied. This interview was conducted during the 1986 Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Founder Sarah Ida Shaw Martin, Boston University, records a message reflecting on the legacy of Tri Delta on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and shares her astonishment at how far Tri Delta has come. She also discusses some of Tri Delta's symbols and explains the rationale behind their selection. Although Sarah Ida was not able to attend the 1938 Convention fully, she had her driver bring her by to witness the convention, and she recorded this message to be played to delegates.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Past President Frances Priddy McDonald, University of Missouri, speaks to Gloria Hoffman Snyder, University of Texas, about her recollections of presiding over conventions as president and attending conventions as a child with her mother Bessie Leach Priddy, Adrian College, her memories of early Tri Delta leaders like her mother, Amy Olgen Parmelee, Northwestern University, and R. Louise Fitch, Knox College, and the 1921 Tri Delta Europe Tour. She reflects fondly on her memories of some of the Tri Deltas she served with in leadership, including Ernestine Block Grigsby, University of Colorado Boulder, Florence Spear Grant, University of Minnesota, Gretchen Borland Davies, University of Washington, Dorothy Gaines Roeske, University of Illinois at Urbana, Mary E. Bake, University of Cincinnati, Kathleen Davis Nye, University of Iowa, and Ruth McDowell Kinnard, University of Alabama. Frances also shares her thoughts on the importance of strong chapter leadership and alumnae-collegian relations for chapter development and the importance of Tri Delta friendship, and recalls her experience serving as editor of The Trident.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
This audio presentation summarizes the benefits of fraternity membership and explains the recruitment process. The presentation is set to music.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Gretchen Borland Davies, University of Washington, speaks to Bette McGillivray Euse, University of Minnesota, recounting her time serving as president of Tri Delta and describing the celebration of Tri Delta's 50th Anniversary at the 1938 Convention in Swampscott, Massachusetts. She describes some of the changes Tri Delta underwent during her leadership, including the creation of the traveling secretary program and the move to the 2108 Chicago Daily News Building Executive Office in Chicago, Illinois. Gretchen also recounts being in Washington, D.C. at the outbreak of World War II and being in attendance when President Franklin Roosevelt formally declared war on Japan.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Helen Russell Notesteen, University of Minnesota, speaks to Jean Hunt Gaines, University of California, Los Angeles, to share recollections of her time as president and her experiences in service to Tri Delta as Province Deputy and Fraternity Collegiate Secretary. She reflects fondly on Tri Deltas who served with her on the Executive Board, discusses their work to implement changes required by amendments made to the Tri Delta Constitution, and describes her efforts on extension and the improvement of new member education. Helen concludes by discussing her time as adviser for Phi Beta Chapter at the University of Arizona and her efforts to create a library of books by Tri Delta authors.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Jackye Brown Clark, University of Texas at Arlington, speaks on philanthropy and the history of Tri Delta's relationship with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and honors cancer patients, survivors, and researchers from the hospital. The recording also includes audio of Tri Delta songs sung at the lunch.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Jane Allen Priest, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, thanks attendees at the 1994 Convention in Orlando, Florida, and accepts the 1994 Ernestine Block Grigsby Award.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection