Sigma Tau Delta

Collection

Identifier: RHC-RC-362

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of the records of the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society from 1924 to 2015. These records are broken up into six series: Historical Records, Administrative and Financial Records, Publications, Awards and Scholarships, Correspondence and Mailings, and Conventions. See also: (UA 11) Sigma Tau Delta 2015 International Convention T-shirt for the “Borderlands and Enchantments” Convention in Albuquerque, NM

Dates

created: 1924-2015
Other: Date acquired: 09/05/2014

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights in the collection belong to the Regional History Center; literary rights are dedicated to the public.

Biographical or Historical Information

Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society was founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University and from most recent counts has over 880 active chapters within the United States as well as internationally. The primary goals of Sigma Tau Delta are to confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in academia, to provide cultural stimulation and promote interest in English language and literature, to foster literacy, and to foster the discipline of English language, literature and writing. In 1982, Sigma Tau Delta went through a reorganization process through which the Central Office was moved to Northern Illinois University. Also in 1982, Dr. William Johnson was appointed Executive Secretary (later renamed Executive Director). Dr. Johnson is the third person to hold this position in Sigma Tau Delta. Sigma Tau Delta leadership also had a hand in establishing the National English Honor Society for High Schools and the Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges. Additionally, Sigma Tau Delta has been a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies since 1972.

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