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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
This audio features an original Tri Delta rap performed by DJ $crilla.
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
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
Founder Sarah Ida Shaw Martin, Boston University, reflects on the legacy of Tri Delta on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and shares her astonishment at how far Tri Delta has come. The full transcript is below.
A miracle has come to pass. Ney, many miracles have come to pass. Never in my wildest dreams did I dare to hope that I should live to see our beloved Delta Delta Delta 50 years old. Never in my earliest dreams when a college woman with a curiosity did I expect that women would one day do to college in such crowds, that Delta Delta Delta would flourish in places in that time unknown. Though we did think of Canada and of England which had just awakened to an interest in college education for women, never for one moment did I dare to hope that I could look in upon the Golden Anniversary Convention as I did last night or be able to broadcast the words that I am speaking to you at this moment. Yes, I was really there; heard the music, saw inspired young faces from every part of the United States in their lovely evening gowns. Many of you saw me too and looked at me with interest. Those of you who saw me will remember a beautiful Paris gown of black lace with a Spanish mantilla from my mother’s southern trousseau, treasured for well-nigh 75 years. In honor of our baby chapter I carried a glorious embroidered shawl from old China that had come to me as a graduating gift in Alpha’s first year, from an El Paso cousin whose daughter was admitted to Theta Psi chapter in May with a group that had waited 13 years for its charter.
The setting here, in my home is perfect; for I am broadcasting from a tower where much of my work for Delta Delta Delta was done. The tower that on its highest story carries the 3 delta shaped windows where light has glowed from many a Thanksgiving Eve calling my daughters home to the well-loved fireside. These delta windows which face the north, west and the south were placed in position in 1894 by my architect father who believed in Delta Delta Delta as completely as I did myself and who desired to express that faith in a fitting monument to an organization barely 5 years old. The tower is a beautiful setting for this broadcast, for stretched across the five windows is a tracery of asparagus fern that have been sprinkled for months with small white buds like the pearls in your badge. When they burst into blooms, they form lovely white stars. The flowers around me are also worthy of notice. There are quantities of the white flowers of the plant called Infant’s Breath that symbolize our pledges who come to us each year. There are 18 golden roses, in remembrance of the 18 girls who formed the original group, 3 of whom were present to unveil the bronze tablet yesterday at Boston University. There are also great stalks of blue delphiniums which you may know as larkspur. They represent our thousands of alumnae. There are many double ones to honor our married girls, and many single ones to represent our bachelor maids. Mrs. Grigsby told me yesterday that these flowers had no significance for her beyond their color when she selected them, but that Latin word “delphinium” means dolphin who shape the flower. Dolphins are happy followers of Poseidon. Their coming to the surface is a pledge of calm seas and sunny skies. Mrs. Grigsby can show you my conception of a dolphin entwined about a trident. She can also show you a picture of a dress that I am now wearing in honor of this golden memorial. Only the pendant at the throat is missing. That was willed 20 years ago to our successive national presidents, but Mrs. Grigsby is the first to it and in our anniversary year. Of course, there are lovely velvet pansies here with their wistful fasces. The first that came here were brought by our own Ruth Messer who was on her way to Convention, and they were picked by her mother from their own garden. The other pansies, potted and flowering in profusion, were from our and your Convention manager Helen Gerry. And now that you have the picture in your minds, there are just a few moments for my special message to Delta Delta Delta.
There is in the Greek language a root composed of two letters—Theta and Upsilon—and from that root come may words. There is one derivative that means giving thanks unto the Lord for benefits received. The Greeks gave thanks by sacrificing an animal upon the altars of their gods. And the fragrance went up to Heaven, soul satisfying, heart satisfying. It was akin to our thanks before meals. From that “spiritus” came strength for their bodies and inspiration for our souls. There is another derivative that means spirit. From that word “thoma” comes our English word for a simple herb, thyme, which gives to all it seasons a piquancy, a pungency and a savor that makes the simplest food a delight. A third derivative is the one you know and love the best. It carries the thought for which the golden candle glows. There is yet another derivative that gives us the English word enthusiasm, and that is a word that has governed all my life. Our golden word to me is not a giving-up but a giving-out enthusiastically and receiving in return some of the richest blessings that life can bestow. This, then, is the message that I would pass on to you and to Tri Delts everywhere. This I do most earnestly, for after 50 years of experience I know that this opens all the wellsprings of life and is a joy forever.
Almost from the beginning, I have sensed a mystic influence in the fashioning of our beloved sorority. When I started on the work of creating a new one my thoughts went far afield in search of attractive designs for jeweled badges; but when by pure accident a star slipped from my pencil, the whole picture stood revealed in all its beauty.
There was work to be done, much work. But it is my privilege today to testify to the goodness that has followed Delta Delta Delta all the days of its life—the Kingdom, and the Power and the Glory that has come to Delta Delta Delta because it was founded on the eternal verities in which there is no variableness, neither shadow nor turning.
To those of you who have passed the mystic veil and are working in spheres of widening influence, to those of you who are now carrying on in the magnificent work of Delta Delta Delta, it is my precious privilege to give you the charge that you are to pass on the torch undimmed. For me it is Hail and Farwell!
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
This CD contains recordings of holiday songs performed by Phi Alpha Chapter at the University of Toledo and was created as a fundraiser.
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
Fraternity Music Chairman Emily Rutherford introduces this cassette of recordings sung by the Leadership School Choir during the 1973 Leadership School in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Rebecca Ruggles gives a presentation on the importance of growth for women.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Louise Diamond Smith, University of Texas, speaks to Gloria Hoffman Snyder, University of Texas, about her work as Fraternity Executive Secretary, beginning with the opening of the new Parkway Plaza Executive Office in Arlington, Texas. She describes her duties and explains which aspects of her work she finds most challenging or enjoyable and discusses the increasing importance of computerization to the workplace. Louise closes by sharing her recollections of past presidents and Executive Board members with whom she worked.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Delta Century Fund Chairman Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami University, gives a slide presentation explaining the creation of the Delta Century Fund at the 1964 Convention and providing a history of its early years. She explains how a dispute with the Internal Revenue Service led to the creation of the Delta Century Fund Library Awards and explains the decision to donate the balance of the fund to the National Humanities Center. The presentation begins with a recording of Delta Beta Chapter at Miami University singing "Tri Delta True."
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Mary K. Wise Jensen, Butler University, speaks to Claire Brinley Berner, College of William & Mary, about her service to Tri Delta as district president from 1935-1940, fraternity associate director of housing standards from 1940-1944, collegiate secretary from 1944-1948, president from 1948-1952, and historian from 1952-1954. She describes the impact of World War II on Tri Delta, attending the 1940 and 1950 Conventions on Mackinac Island, Michigan, her experiences attending chapter installations, and the creation of the Crescent Fund. Mary praises the efforts of Tri Deltas who served with her on the Executive Board and discusses changes made to alumnae and collegian dues, ritual, and the district chairmen system during her tenure; she closes by sharing recollections of other past presidents, a visit to Alpha Chapter at Boston University, and the Tri Delta Executive Office.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Mary K. Wise Jensen, Butler University, gives a speech at the 1983 Indiana State Meet after being introduced by Sara Vaughn Gabbard, University of Illinois at Urbana. Mary K. discusses the achievements and legacy of the Founders and the early years of Tri Delta, and considers how Tri Delta's history continues to inform its present. She also describes attending the 1938, 1940, 1950, and 1952 Conventions, Tri Delta's philanthropic commitments, and other past presidents she knows.
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection
Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection