Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Records, 1960-1997 | Special Collections and University Archives

8 scrapbooks

The contents of this collection are in chronological order.

The Delta Sigma Lambda records consist of eight scrapbooks detailing events within the sorority.

Delta Sigma Lambda. (1959-)

A sorority at Old Dominion University for women over twenty five years, who have returned to college for an education. Dubbed the "Twenty-Five Plus" club, the sorority was established on February 14, 1956, choosing Dr. Ruth Harrell as its faculty sponsor. Other sponsors have included Ms. Mary Lou Langhorne and Dr. Carolyn Rhodes.

Members believe that the sorority "has helped them successfully make the transition from housewife to student." Although most members are married and have children, the sorority finds time to participate in a number of activities, including raising money for needy students, conducting campus tours, and arranging receptions for luminaries visiting the university. In 1964, the sorority began an ongoing scholarship fund in memory of Glenny Burns, who had died at age 69 in an accident. For the past nineteen years, Burns had been attending night classes toward her degree, and at the time of her death was only three credits shy. The scholarship was first awarded in 1967 and has been awarded annually ever since.

Delta Lambda Sigma has always prided itself in its scholastic achievement. The sorority won the Greek scholastic competition so many years, it was given a permanent trophy for its achievement.

In 1962, an alumni chapter of the sorority was established.

Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority
Nontraditional college students--Virginia--Norfolk
Old Dominion University--Sororities
Old Dominion University--Student life
Women college students--Virginia--Norfolk