Chi Alpha Sigma records
Dates
- Creation: 1925-1951
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.
Conditions Governing Use
Towson University Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections; however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with SCUA to determine if we can provide permission for use.
Biographical / Historical
Students and faculty of the Maryland State Normal School founded the Chi Alpha Sigma fraternity on June 12, 1925 at the home Principal Lida Lee Tall. The letters of the name stand for "character", "achievement", and "scholarship". Students were inducted after meeting scholastic and personal conduct and achievement standards. Alumni and others associated with the school with significant contributions to education could also be inducted. A senate of faculty, members, or recipients of honor scholarships determined who would be invited to the fraternity. A program of the honor society included compiling content about county histories for teachers. In 1940 the fraternity chose to affiliate with Kappa Delta Pi. Chi Alpha Sigma continued as an alumni association.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Chi Alpha Sigma records
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- John Esh
- Date
- 2021
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Towson University Special Collections and University Archives Repository