1984 Convention

Jeanne Grimes Speaking at the 1984 Convention Photograph 2, June 21-26, 1984

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Jody Cromwell Delta Shop Interview, September 21, 1984

Delta Shop Chairman Jody May Cromwell speaks to Delta Century Fund Chairman (and former Delta Shop Chairman) Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami University, about the history of the Delta Shop. Jody and Marchetea explain the Delta Shop's origins as the brainchild of Fraternity Treasury Marie Weigt Fletcher, Cornell University, as a fundraiser for the building fund and its success in raising $20,000 apiece for the Delta Century Fund and the Crescent Fund during its first 20 years of operation. They also describe some of the types of merchandise sold at the Delta Shop and note what tends to be most popular. The recording also includes audio of a number of Tri Delta songs.

Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection

Kathie Nye Speaking at the 1984 Convention Photograph, June 21-26, 1984

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Keith and Burleson to Delta Delta Delta Alumnae Chapters Letter, March 31, 1984

Jerilyn Rice Keith, Southern Methodist, and Debra Dobbins Burleson, Baylor, write to all the Tri Delta alumnae chapters voicing their concerns about the Delta Century Fund Committee donating money to the National Humanities Center. Their concerns regard humanism and their Christian beliefs.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Keith and Burleson to Tri Delta Alumnae Chapters Letter With Notes, March 31, 1984

Jerilyn Rice Keith, Southern Methodist, and Debra Dobbins Burleson, Baylor, write to all Tri Delta alumnae chapters voicing their concerns about the Century Fund Committee donating money to the National Humanities Center. Their concerns regard humanism and their Christian beliefs. On the back side is a handwritten note.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Lois Boston at 1984 Convention Photograph, June 21-26, 1984

Lois Depuy Boston, Bucknell University, smiles for a photograph during the 1984 Convention in Houston, Texas. Lois served as Fraternity Finance Director from 1980-1986.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Louise D. Smith to Geraldine Van Gieson Memo, May 14, 1984

Louise Diamond Smith, Texas, writes to Geraldine Van Gieson, Southern California, regarding up-to-date contact information of alumnae chapter presidents. Smith also gives guidelines on how to use the information in case it is not for Convention business. This is a reply to an earlier letter from Geraldine.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Marcheta Bowdle Convention Speech, 1984

This speech, given by Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami, at the 1984 Convention, addresses the concerns over the decision to donate the money from the Delta Century Fund to the National Humanities Center.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Marcheta Bowdle to Kent Mullikin Memo, June 30, 1984

Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami, writes to Kent Mullikin about the results of the Delta Century Fund vote at the 1984 Convention.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Marcheta Bowdle to Sash Gabbard Letter, April 7, 1984

Sara Vaughn Gabbard, Illinois at Urbana, writes to Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami, with corrections to the Delta Century Fund letter.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Margaret Haller and Diana Phillips at 1984 Convention Photograph, June 21-26, 1984

Margaret Paddock Haller, Cornell University, and Diana McHugh Phillips, University of Texas at Arlington, sit together during the 1984 Convention in Houston, Texas.

Collection: Tri Delta Scrapbook Collection

Mary Kay Baker Speaking at the 1984 Convention Photograph 1, June 21-26, 1984

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Mary Kay Baker Speaking at the 1984 Convention Photograph 2, June 21-26, 1984

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Normita Error at 1984 Convention Photograph, June 21-26, 1984

Normita Ellis Error, Oregon State University, sits at a desk during the 1984 Convention. Normita served as Fraternity Collegiate Vice President from 1984-1988.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Painted Plate With Pansies, 1983-1984

Former National President Ernestine Block Grigsby, University of Colorado Boulder, painted this plate in 1983 for the 1984 Convention in Houston, Texas.

Collection: Tri Delta Museum Collection

Request for Convention Registration Information

Collection: Tri Delta Publications

Resolution - Passed 1984

This resolution states that the Tri Delta executive board will only chose National Humanities Center Delta Delta Fellows whose focus is the humanities rather than humanism.

Collection: Tri Delta Scrapbook Collection

Sara Gabbard Past President Interview, c. April 13, 1986

Sara Vaughn Gabbard, University of Illinois at Urbana, speaks to Gloria Hoffman Snyder, University of Texas, during the 1986 dedication of the 2313 Brookhollow Plaza Drive Executive Office about her time serving as president from 1980-1984 and her work on the Tri Delta Centennial Committee. She recounts her work for the 1982, 1984, and 1988 Conventions, the decision to purchase the plot of land for the 2313 Brookhollow Plaza Drive Executive Office, and the debate over whether to fund the National Humanities Center. Sara also discusses some of the major initiatives she oversaw, including expanding the field secretary program, restoring the graduate counselor program, and the recolonization of Alpha Chapter at Boston University.

Collection: Tri Delta Audiovisual Collection

Sara Gabbard Shaking Hands With Unidentified During 1984 Convention Photograph, June 21-26, 1984

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Sara Gabbard Speaking at the 1984 Convention Photograph 1, June 21-26, 1984

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection