Alpha Sigma Delta (sorority)
| Alpha Sigma Delta | |
|---|---|
| ΑΣΔ | |
| Founded | 1918 University of California, Berkeley |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Merged |
| Merge date | April 1932 |
| Successor | Lambda Omega |
| Scope | National |
| Member badge | |
| Colors | Gold and White |
| Publication | The Crown |
| Chapters | 4 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Alpha Sigma Delta (ΑΣΔ) was an American collegiate sorority that formed in 1918 at University of California, Berkeley. It was absorbed by Lambda Omega in April 1932.
History
Alpha Sigma Delta started as a sorority called the Iaqua Club at University of California, Berkeley in 1918.[1] Iaqua Club changed its name to Alpha Sigma Delta in 1919.
In 1925, Alpha Sigma Delta became a regional sorority with the creation of its Beta chapter at the University of California, Los Angeles.[2][3] It became a national sorority in 1928 with the chartering of the Gamma chapter at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. A total of five chapters were established; although only the names of four are known.[2][3]
In April 1932, Alpha Sigma Delta was absorbed by Lambda Omega (ΛΩ), another sorority that was also established at the University of California, Berkeley. In September 1933, Lambda Omega was absorbed by Theta Upsilon.[1] In turn, Theta Upsilon merged into Delta Zeta in 1962.[2]
Symbols
Alpha Sigma Delta's badge was a shield of red enamel, bearing the Greek letters ΑΣΔ, vertically. The sorority's colors were gold and white.[4] Its quarterly magazine was The Crown.[2]
Chapters
The known chapter list follows, with inactive chapters noted in italics.[2][3]
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 1918–April 1932 | University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, California | Merged (ΛΩ) | [a] |
| Beta | 1925–April 1932 | University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | Merged (ΛΩ) | [b] |
| Gamma | 1928–April 1932 | Colby College | Waterville, Maine | Merged (ΛΩ) | [c] |
| Delta | 1929–April 1932 | University of Utah | Salt Lake City, Utah | Merged (ΛΩ) | [d] |
Notes
- ^ Chapter formed as the Iaqua Club (local) in 1918 and before changing its name to ΑΣΔ in 1919. It merged into the Alpha chapter of Lambda Omega with the national merger of the two sororities.
- ^ Chapter formed from Alpha Zeta Chi (local), established in 1924. It merged into the Zeta chapter of Lambda Omega with the national merger of the two sororities.
- ^ Chapter formed from Beta Chi Theta (local), established in 1923. It became the Iota chapter of Lambda Omega with the national merger of the two sororities.
- ^ Chapter formed from Kappa Chi (local), established in 1926. It became the Kappa chapter of Lambda Omega with the national merger of the two sororities.
References
- ^ a b Miner, Florence Hood (1983). Delta Zeta Sorority 1902- 1982: Building on Yesterday, Reaching for Tomorrow. Published by Delta Zeta Sorority, Compolith Graphics, and Maury Boyd and Associates, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana. p. 180
- ^ a b c d e Anson, Jack L.; Marchesani Jr., Robert F., eds. (1991). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. pp. VIII.30 and VIII.32–VIII.33. ISBN 978-0-9637159-0-6. OCLC 25278937.
- ^ a b c Carroll Lurding; Fran Becque (eds.). "Inactive Women's Organizations: Lambda Omega and Alpha Sigma Delta" (PDF). Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Retrieved 24 Nov 2021 – via University Library: Student Life and Culture Archives.
- ^ Colby Oracle (yearbook), Waterville, Maine: Colby College, 1932. p.129. via Digital Commons @ Colby.