Delta Chi Fraternity, Ohio State University Chapter Charters 1902, 1989

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RG.44.64

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Delta Chi Fraternity, Ohio State University Chapter Charters

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  • 1902, 1989 (Creation)

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0.1 Cubic feet

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(1) oversize folder

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Abstract

As of 2018, Delta Chi is a national social undergraduate fraternity with a chapter at Ohio State University. Founded in 1890 at Cornell University, Delta Chi was originally a fraternity for law students, but became a social fraternity in 1923. The Ohio State chapter was established at Ohio State University in 1902. The Ohio State University, Delta Chi Fraternity Charters contain two charter documents, one dated 1902, and one dated May 13, 1989.

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[identification of item], Ohio State University, Delta Chi Fraternity Charters, RG 44.64, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Ohio State University, Delta Chi Fraternity Charters contain two charter documents, one dated 1902, and one dated May 13, 1989.

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  • English

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    Accession Number UA.2002.0024: Ryan Frazee, date unknown

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    Ohio State University Archives Subject File: Delta Chi

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    Delta Chi is a national social undergraduate fraternity with a chapter at Ohio State University. Founded in 1890 at Cornell University, Delta Chi was originally a fraternity for law students. It became a social fraternity in 1923, but retained justice as one of its core values, along with character and education. The Ohio State University chapter was established at Ohio State University in 1902 and is active as of 2018.

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    Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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    Finding aid written by: Samantha Thorne, 2018 June

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    Finding aid prepared by Samantha Thorne

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