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ODU University Archives
3000 Perry Library4427 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23529
Telephone: 757-683-5350
libspecialcollections@odu.edu
URL: https://www.odu.edu/library/special-collections
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use
Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restrictions.
Custodial History
The Intra-Fraternal Council Sorority Scholastic Trophy was returned and now resides with the group's advisor in the Women's Center.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
Source of Acquisition
Edith Carmichael, Sorority Historian
Method of Acquisition
Gift.
Accruals and Additions
Intra-Fraternal Council Sorority Scholastic Trophy was donated by Delta Sigma Lambda on March 15, 1999.
Biographical or Historical Information
A sorority at Old Dominion University for women over twenty five years, who have returned to college for an education. Dubbed the "Twenty-Five Plus" club, the sorority was established on February 14, 1956, choosing Dr. Ruth Harrell as its faculty sponsor. Other sponsors have included Ms. Mary Lou Langhorne and Dr. Carolyn Rhodes.
Members believe that the sorority "has helped them successfully make the transition from housewife to student." Although most members are married and have children, the sorority finds time to participate in a number of activities, including raising money for needy students, conducting campus tours, and arranging receptions for luminaries visiting the university. In 1964, the sorority began an ongoing scholarship fund in memory of Glenny Burns, who had died at age 69 in an accident. For the past nineteen years, Burns had been attending night classes toward her degree, and at the time of her death was only three credits shy. The scholarship was first awarded in 1967 and has been awarded annually ever since.
Delta Lambda Sigma has always prided itself in its scholastic achievement. The sorority won the Greek scholastic competition so many years, it was given a permanent trophy for its achievement.
In 1962, an alumni chapter of the sorority was established.
Note written by Special Collections Staff
Scope and Contents
This collection contains eight scrapbooks of events kept by Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority, a sorority for women over twenty five years old who have returned to higher education.
Arrangement Note
The collection is arranged in chronological order.
Related Material
Student Organizations Collection (RG 37-8A).
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority
- Nontraditional college students--Virginia--Norfolk
- Old Dominion University--Sororities
- Old Dominion University--Student life
- Women college students--Virginia--Norfolk
Container List
- Mixed Materials Oversize Box: 1 Item 1
Delta Sigma Lambda: Dr. Ruth F. HarrellundatedScope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, and photos regarding Delta Sigma Lambda Alumni
Preferred CitationDelta Sigma Lambda: Dr. Ruth F. Harrell, undated, Oversize Box 1, Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials Oversize Box: 1 Item 2
Delta Sigma Lambda: Book 11960-1965Scope and Contents
Contains the Sorority Creed, newspaper clippings, photos, and events
Preferred CitationDelta Sigma Lambda: Book 1, 1960-1965, Oversize Box 1, Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials Oversize Box: 2 Item 1
Delta Sigma Lambda: Book 21970-1973Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings, rosters, photos, and events
Preferred CitationDelta Sigma Lambda: Book 2, 1970-1973, Oversize Box 2, Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials Oversize Box: 2 Item 2
Delta Sigma Lambda: Book 31973-1975Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings, rosters, photos, and events
Preferred CitationDelta Sigma Lambda: Book 3, 1973-1975, Oversize Box 2, Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials Oversize Box: 2 Item 3
Delta Sigma Lambda: Book 41975-1977Scope and Contents
Contains meeting agendas, correspondence, and events
Preferred CitationDelta Sigma Lambda: Book 4, 1975-1977, Oversize Box 2, Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 Item 1
Delta Sigma Lambda: Part 11981-2000Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, photos, rosters, newspaper clippings, and events
Preferred CitationDelta Sigma Lambda: Part 1, 1981-2000, Box 3, Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 4 Item 1
Delta Sigma Lambda: Part 21981-2000Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, photos, rosters, newspaper clippings, and events
Preferred CitationDelta Sigma Lambda: Part 2, 1981-2000, Box 4, Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 5 Item 1
Delta Sigma Lambda: Part 31981-2000Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, photos, rosters, newspaper clippings, and events
Preferred CitationDelta Sigma Lambda: Part 3, 1981-2000, Box 5, Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 6 Item 1
Delta Sigma Lambda1997-2000Scope and Contents
Contains photos, events, and newspaper clippings
Preferred CitationDelta Sigma Lambda, 1997-2000, Box 6, Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 7 Item 1
Delta Sigma Lambda: Part 11977-1987Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, photos, rosters, newspaper clippings, and events
Preferred CitationDelta Sigma Lambda: Part 1, 1977-1987, Box 7, Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 8 Item 1
Delta Sigma Lambda: Part 21977-1987Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, photos, rosters, newspaper clippings, and events
Preferred CitationDelta Sigma Lambda: Part 2, 1977-1987, Box 8, Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.