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Contributing Institution:
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Title: Sigma Tau Delta Records
Identifier/Call Number: 0195
Physical Description:
1.2 Linear Feet
One carton
Date (inclusive): 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.
Language of Material:
English
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Advance notice required for access.
Copyright restrictions may apply.
[Box/folder# or item name], Sigma Tau Delta Records, Collection no. 195, Special Collections and University Archives, University
Libraries, Pepperdine University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated to Pepperdine Libraries Special Collections and Archives by Dr. Julianne Smith.
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.
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.
The Sigma Tau Delta Records are arranged into three series: 1. Photographs; 2. Printed Materials; 3. Publications.
This collection was arranged and described by Faith Lane, February 2022.
Born digital materials were added by Laurel Wood, June 2022.