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Alpha Delta
ΑΔ
FoundedDecember 28, 1929; 94 years ago (1929-12-28)
Rock Island, Illinois
TypeHonor
EmphasisJournalism
ScopeNational
Colors  Blue and   Silver
Chapters19
MergedAlpha Phi Gamma (1957)
HeadquartersRock Island, Illinois
United States

Alpha Delta (ΑΔ) was an American journalism honor fraternity or recognition society. It formed on December 28, 1929, at Rock Island, Illinois. It merged into Alpha Phi Gamma in 1957.

History[edit]

Alpha Delta was formed on December 28, 1929, at Rock Island, Illinois by students who were leaders within the Illinois College Press Association and the editor-in-chiefs or business managers of campus newspapers.[1] Its founders included:[2]

  • Robert Aykens, Illinois Wesleyan Argus
  • Oliver W. Connett, The Bradley Tech
  • Newell H. Dailey, Augustana Observer
  • Howard Dunker, The Bradley Tech
  • Edward V. Hanh, Illinois Wesleyan Argus
  • Floyd F. Johnston, Augustana Observer

The purpose of Alpha Delta was as a journalism recognition society for both men and women; it was also called an honorary fraternity.[2][3] [4]It was chartered by the State of Illinois as a non-profit organization on February 7, 1930.[2] It was governed by a national council elected at a national convention that included two representatives of each chapter.[2][5]

The Illinois Alpha chapter at Augustana College was installed in March 1930.[6] This was followed by chapters at Bradley University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Parsons College, and Brenau University that same year.[1][2] The society grew to include nineteen chapters in nine chapters between 1930 and 1957.[2] It sponsored a national competition for college journalism excellence, presenting keys to the winners.[7][8] The chapters' activities included hosting speakers and organizing educational conferences for high school journalists.[9][10]

In the spring of 1957, Alpha Delta merged into Alpha Phi Gamma, a larger journalism honor society.[1]

Symbols[edit]

The Alpha Delta badge was a key with concave corners, decorated with a quill, scroll, and hourglass above the Greek letters ΑΔ. Its colors were blue and silver.[2]

Membership[edit]

Membership in Alpha Delta was open to men and women.[2] Potential members were required to demonstrate proficiency in journalism by having served one year on the staff of a college newspaper or in the study of journalism.[2][3][4][11] The fraternity also initiated honorary members, including faculty.[12]

Chapters[edit]

Following is a list of Alpha Delta chapters in 1957, at the time of the merger into Alpha Phi Gamma:[1] Inactive chapters and institutions are in italics.

Chapter Charter date

and range

Institution Location Status References
Illinois Alpha March 8, 1930 Augustana College Rock Island, Illinois Inactive [6]
Illinois Beta 1930 Bradley University Peoria, Illinois Inactive [13][14]
Illinois Gamma 1930–1932 Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, Illinois Inactive
Iowa Alpha 1930–1931 Parsons College Fairfield, Iowa Inactive [a]
Georgia Alpha 1930 Brenau University Gainesville, Georgia Inactive [9][15]
Illinois Delta 1933–1950 Wheaton College Wheaton, Illinois Inactive
Georgia Beta 1937–1941 Georgia State Women's College Valdosta, Georgia Inactive
Colorado Alpha 1939 Colorado State College Greeley, Colorado Inactive
Wisconsin Alpha 1941 St. Norbert College De Pere, Wisconsin Inactive [16][17]
Illinois Epsilon 1941 Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois Inactive
Illinois Zeta 1942–1957 Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois Merged (ΑΦΓ) [18][19][20][b]
Michigan Alpha 1947–1957 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan Merged (ΑΦΓ) [c]
Illinois Eta 1949 Knox College Galesburg, Illinois Inactive [21]
Oklahoma Alpha 1950–1952 ?; 1954 East Central University Ada, Oklahoma Inactive [4][11]
South Dakota Alpha 1950 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, South Dakota Inactive [3]
Michigan Beta 1951 Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan Inactive
Oklahoma Beta 1951 Phillips University Enid, Oklahoma Inactive [22][d]
Wisconsin Beta 1951 University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin Inactive [23]
Wisconsin Beta 1951 Illinois State University Normal, Illinois Inactive [24]
  1. ^ Parsons College ceased operations in 1973 over financial stress.
  2. ^ Became the Beta Rho chapter of Alpha Phi Gamma after the national merger of the two fraternities.
  3. ^ Became the Beta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Gamma after the national merger of the two fraternities.
  4. ^ The university closed in 1998.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991). Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. VIII-36–37. ISBN 978-0963715906.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Robson, John, ed. (1963). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (17th ed.). Menasha, Wisconsin: The Collegiate Press, George Banta Company, Inc. pp. 745-746.
  3. ^ a b c "Mines Journalism Frat Organized". Rapid City Journal. 1950-10-10. p. 3. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b c "Alpha Delta Rush Week is Scheduled". The Ada Evening News. 1951-12-23. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "George M. Sparks Speaks Before Alpha Deltas". The Atlanta Journal. 1934-03-11. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ a b "Install Augustana Chapter of Group". The Daily Times. Davenport, Iowa. 1930-03-10. p. 22. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Three on Staff of Observer at Augie Honored". The Rock Island Argus. 1949-01-18. p. 16. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Tea Table Talk". Petoskey News-Review. Petoskey, Michigan. 1950-06-09. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ a b "Miss Moses Gives Recital at Brenau". The Atlanta Constitution. 1931-01-18. p. 49. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.
  10. ^ "East Lansing Youth in CMC Conference". Lansing State Journal. 1951-04-25. p. 38. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ a b "College Fraternity Groups Looking to Activity in Fall". The Ada Evening News. 1953-07-31. p. 7. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "Honorary Fraternity Member". The Atlanta Constitution. 1931-04-03. p. 6. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ "Margaret Harker Named on Staff of Bradley Tech". The Times. Streator, Illinois. 1937-01-09. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "Dean Coleman Elected to Journalism Fraternity". Journal Gazette. Mattoon, Illinois. 1946-01-24. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "Miss Roop Heads Brenau Alpha Deltas". The Atlanta Constitution. 1934-02-11. p. 39. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ "Publications Dinner Scheduled Monday". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay, Wisconsin. 1952-05-10. p. 11. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ "Journalists at College Given Annual Awards". Green Bay Press-Gazette. 1954-05-14. p. 16. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ "Clubs...Lodges". The Daily Chronicle. De Kalb, Illinois. 1944-03-30. p. 6. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ "Alpha Delta Dinner Held Last Evening". The Daily Chronicle. De Kalb, Illinois. 1945-05-23. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. ^ "Journalists Hear Feature Story Writer". The Daily Chronicle. De Kalb, Illinois. 1957-04-08. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. ^ "Shirley Anne Fries to Receive Degree". The Daily Times. Davenport, Iowa. 1950-06-10. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ^ "Phillips U. 'Miss Venus' Contest Set Tonight". The Enid Morning News. Enid, Oklahoma. 1955-04-15. p. 18. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  23. ^ "To Be Initiated". Janesville Daily Gazette. Janesville, Wisconsin. 1952-03-25. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  24. ^ "Orientation Starts at ISNU". The Pantagraph. Bloomington, Illinois. 1953-09-13. p. 26. Retrieved 2024-05-17 – via Newspapers.com.
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