Alpha Gamma Delta. Epsilon Gamma (University of Denver)

This collection contains the records of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority at the University of Denver, founded in 1928 and lasting on campus until 2008. This collection is comprised largely of 13 individual scrapbooks donated by sorority members, as well as several boxes of foldered records.

Box 1 contains a scrapbook of unknown origins documenting the Epsilon Gamma chapter from 1936-1939. The scrapbook contains press clippings, copies of the chapter newsletter (Epsigams) and memorabilia including event invitations, programs, dance cards, place settings and more. Box 1 also contains 1939 blueprints from the Alpha Gamma Delta house that would be built in 1942 and three large Alpha Gamma Delta group portraits from 1935, 1942 and 1984-85.

Box 5 contains a large-format (26 x 20 in), unbound scrapbook put together by the Epsilon Gamma chapter for the Thirteenth National Convention of Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity in 1931. Scrapbook captures the activities and achievements of active chapter members and alumni, and provides a snapshot of University of Denver campus at that time including pictures of all fraternity and sorority houses.

Box 6 contains Alpha Gamma Delta dance cards and assorted small event memorabilia. Many were donated by Katherine E. Booth, originating member of the Epsilon Gamma chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta, from 1939-1942. The rest of the materials from Booth's donation are in Box 4.

Box 7 contains Alpha Gamma Delta records and loose/unbound scrapbooks. In this series, scrapbooks contain member photos and memorabilia items including event invitations, christmas cards and more. Box also contains folders for photos, including many group portraits, and memory books documenting chapter activities and membership for the academic year.

Box 8 contains Alpha Gamma Delta records in chronological folders. In this series, box includes photos and memorabilia items including event invitations, programs, dance cards, camp postcards (1943), and more.

Box contains two unbound scrapbooks for Alpha Gamma Delta, one from 1976-77 and a larger one from 1941-1955. In this series, scrapbook pages contain photos, event programs and more.

Box contains three large scrapbooks, one unbound (mostly press clippings from the early 1940s), one bound scrapbook by members Claudia Cooper and Betty Fabian for the years 1953-1956 and one bound scrapbook introducing the 1956 pledge class. In this series, scrapbooks contain photos and memorabilia items including event invitations, thank you cards and more.

DU’s Ski Coach, Willie Schaeffler Considers Olympic Directorship. Sponsor Corps Candidates Seek Military Ball Crown. A and S, Alpha Gam, Sigma Chi Top Winter Scholastic List. Senate Declares Two Publication Board Vacancies. Faculty Members To Receive Salary Increase Next Fall. ATO Helps Needy Family on Mother’s Day. BC Students Vie for Poetry Prizes. Winger Chapel Speaker.

On the ’64 K-Book…Colvin Given Ultimate by Board. Bizad Meeting Today to Hear Views on the Code. SAE’s First Sadie Hawkins’ Day Frozen by the Weather. Undefeated SAEs Battle Alpha Gams in Final Bowl Meet. Delegates Scrutinize “Mortar Board in Proper Perspective”. Toynbee’s Closing Speech Mon. Nite; Tickets Required. IFC Extends Role With New Special Events Committee. Vespers Service Adds Dimension on Thurs., Dec. 3. AWS Elections. Registration.