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Arnold Taylor Collection of Gamma Sigma (Pacific University) Records

 Accession
Identifier: ACC-2017-9

Content Description

Gamma Sigma is an independent fraternity that was founded at Pacific University in 1863, which is believed to be the oldest Greek Letter society west of the Mississippi River. This collection was maintained on behalf of Gamma Sigma by its alumnus, Arnold Taylor. It includes correspondence dating back to the 1870s, financial and property reports, meeting minutes from the 1870s-1960s, rosters, photograph albums, clippings and other material. See inventory for detail.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1950-2000

Creator

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 box and 2 oversized photographs)

Inventory

1961-2000, Correspondence and reports; Alumni News and Newspaper clippings; 1963 Gamma Sigma Centennial ephemera; Gamma Gobbler and Gamma Newsletters; 1985 Pacific Annual Report; Notes and Clippings on A.C. Gilbert; Oversized group photograph, 1951-1952; Oversized group photograph with a diagram of persons, 1950