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Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society records
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society records | |
| Creator: Gamma Sigma Delta | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1961-1987 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 5 Linear Feet (5 boxes) | |
| Collection Number: UA97-301 | |
| Repository: University of Georgia Archives | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Gamma Sigma Delta began in 1905 when a professional agricultural fraternity was formed at Ohio State University with the intention of being an honorary society. However, it soon acquired a chapter house and began to assume a role more associated with a social organization. Over the next decade other chapters of this organization were established at various universities who retained the role of a honorary society. In 1916, the Honorary Society of Agriculture was formed at the University of Wisconsin. Shortly thereafter a move was formed to merge the two honorary societies into one. This was accomplished in 1917 and Gamma Sigma Delta became a strictly honorary organization and admitted selected membership from juniors, seniors, graduate students, alumni and faculty. In 1961 the Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society was established on the UGA campus and admits members from the disciplines of Agriculture, Forestry, Home Economics and Veterinary Medicine.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of awards, banquet programs, conclave information, certificates, minutes, membership information, and correspondence relating to the Gamma Sigma Delta chapter at the University of Georgia.
Organization and Arrangement
Organized by format.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society records, UA97-301, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
General Notes
RG 2-9