Scope and arrangement
The Delta Sigma Theta collection comprises two series: the New York Alumnae Chapter and the Queens Alumnae Chapter. It discusses the activities sponsored by these chapters, as well as some of the regional and national programs of the sorority.
The New York Alumnae Chapter series has materials from 1960-1994. It includes the constitution and by-laws, history, meeting agendas, and correspondence of the presidents regarding programs and projects in which the sorority was involved and grants that it was awarded. Files regarding committee business contain material about many of the committees, including lists of members and attendance, minutes, reports of regional conferences, lists of committee chairs and co-chairs, program calendars, financial records, and voting ballots. There are numerous programs for the many events sponsored by the New York Alumnae Chapter, the New York Metropolitan Chapters, other chapters, and Eastern Regional conferences and conventions, and national conventions. Among the events represented are May Week and other cultural performances, various forums, tributes, and dances and a host of social activities. The New York State Political Action Forum file (1988-1990) contains some information regarding the forums dedicated to economic and political empowerment, media, and education. This series also houses invitations for events sponsored by the New York and other chapters, as well as flyers, press releases, and news clippings.
The Queens Alumnae Chapter series covers 1985-2000. It provides information about the types of programs offered. Included also is a report relating to members' occupations and African-American social issues (ca. 1997), programs and flyers for chapter and regional events such as the annual historically black colleges and universities tours, Founder's Day, and a tour to Ghana. There are also newsletters, memoranda, and evaluations written by participants of the Teen Lift Program (1997).