Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Sigma Tau Delta Records
- Dates:
- 2008-2019
- Abstract:
- Pepperdine University houses the Eta Psi chapter of the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society. Membership for students and faculty is a recognition of excellence in scholarship and creativity. The Pepperdine chapter sponsors poetry and literary readings and engages in community volunteer activities. Students have the opportunity to submit creative writing and essays to the society's two journals. They are also granted exclusive access to scholarships, internships and publishing opportunities. This collection includes correspondence, photographs, and ephemera relating to Sigma Tau Delta events and conferences. The collection also holds various editions of Sigma Tau Delta's two journals: the Rectangle and the Review.
- Extent:
- 1.2 Linear Feet One carton
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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[Box/folder# or item name], Sigma Tau Delta Records, Collection no. 195, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Sigma Tau Delta Records contain programs from various conferences, ephemera from community events, correspondence, award certificates, photographs, documents detailing chapter activities, and editions of The Sigma Tau Delta Review and The Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle.
- Biographical / historical:
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One of the largest members of the Association of College Honor Societies, Sigma Tau Delta has over 600 active chapters, more than 900 faculty sponsors, and inducts approximately 7,000 members annually. Members of the Eta Psi chapter of Sigma Tau Delta have the opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding achievements, enrich their education, and receive help with making career choices and advancements. Members must be English majors, English minors, or Creative Writing majors. Students must have a 3.33 GPA in the major and overall.Invitations are sent to eligible candidates in the fall and spring semesters. The New Member Installation Ceremony is held once a year in the spring, with the Honors Banquet traditionally to follow.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was donated to Pepperdine Libraries Special Collections and Archives by Dr. Julianne Smith.
- Processing information:
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This collection was arranged and described by Faith Lane, February 2022. Born digital materials were added by Laurel Wood, June 2022.
- Arrangement:
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The Sigma Tau Delta Records are arranged into three series: 1. Photographs; 2. Printed Materials; 3. Publications.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-07-01 21:27:38 +0000 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Advance notice required for access.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright restrictions may apply.
- Preferred citation:
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[Box/folder# or item name], Sigma Tau Delta Records, Collection no. 195, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.
- Location of this collection:
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24255 Pacific Coast HighwayMalibu, CA 90263-4786, US
- Contact:
- (310) 506-4323