Sandy Saffell Papers and Ephemera

Sandy Saffell Papers and Ephemera, 1958-2012

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Saffell, Sandra Kay.
Title: Sandy Saffell Papers and Ephemera
Dates: 1958-2012 (inclusive)
19582012
Quantity: 2.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (5 Boxes)
Collection Number: Cage 939 (collection)
Summary: Papers and ephemera primarily dealing with life in Washington State University’s chapter of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority circa 1963-1967, and alumni involvement with the sorority afterwards.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Saffell came to WSU in 1963 as a college freshman, and was accepted to Alpha Delta Pi (hereafter ADPi) during that fall’s rush. She was her sorority’s vice-president and pledge trainer during fall of 1965, and graduated in 1967 with a B.A. in Recreation. For one semester, fall of 1964, she lived in Streit Hall when she lost her sorority eligibility for academic reasons.

After graduation, Saffell remained active with her sorority, serving as an advisor while living in Las Vegas (1967-1968), St. Louis (1968-1971), and Europe (1971-1974). She has remained active as an alumnus since.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Theta Kappa sorority was organized on the WSU (then WSC) campus on October 9, 1909. Just under three years later, on October 5, 1912, it became the Upsilon chapter of the national Alpha Delta Pi (ADPi) sorority. This was WSC’s second national sorority chapter. During the timeframe of this collection the sorority was located at 609 NE Linden; as of 2017 it remains in the same location, though the address changed in the 1970s to 725 NE Linden St.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists primarily of correspondence, photographs, publications, and ephemera from Sandy Saffell’s experiences at Washington State University from 1963-1967. She was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority, and most of the materials relate to that. She remained active as an ADPi alumni after graduation, and most of the post-graduation materials are from her ADPi alumni activities.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Sandy Saffell Papers and Ephemera, 1958-2012 (Cage 939)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into three major series: Papers and other printed materials, Photographs, and Realia.

The paper series is broken into three subseries based on their focus: ADPi, WSU, or Off-campus, and materials are arranged alphabetically by subject within those. For the ADPi, there are a couple of informal subseries of Alumni materials and National materials, placed after the other ADPi papers.

Photographs are organized chronologically, with sets of items located in a date range placed chronologically at the end of their possible dates. In a very few cases, relevant photographs have been included in the paper series.

Acquisition Information

Sandy Saffell donated the materials to Washington State University Library’s Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections on Sept. 26, 2017, where they were retained as MS2017-18.

Processing Note

This collection was processed by University Archivist Mark O’English in September and October of 2017.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1: Papers and publications.Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		Subseries 1.1: Alpha Delta Pi.
Box	Folder
1	1	Admission and repledging.	1963, 1965
1	2	Balfour receipts and correspondence.	1965
1	3	Check-in / check-out logs and chore records.	1963-1965
1	4	Correspondence, big sis / little sis.	undated
1	5	Correspondence, card, and gifts to/from individuals.	undated
1	6	Dance cards.	1965-1966
1	7	Ephemera, printed.	undated
1	8	Pledge manual.	1965
1	9	Receipts.	1965-1966
1	10	Receipts and ephemera, Pledge Sneak, Spokane WA (includes Sambo's menu).	1965
1	11	Rush.	1965
1	12	Sorority dress pattern.	1966
1	13	Summer address roster.	1965
1	14	Turtle race.	undated
1	15	Alumni.	1965-1987
1	16	Alumni - Centennial of Pullman chapter.	2012
1	17	Alumni - Membership.	1980, 1994
1	18	Alumni - 124th anniversary, Banff.	1975
1	19	Alumni - 154th anniversary, Phoenix.	2005
1	20	Alumni - Tacoma and Pierce County.	1983-1987
2	1	National - Welcome to Alpha Delta Pi Memorial Headquarters. 2 editions.	undated
2	2	National - Song books. Sing Along with ADPi; Songs of Alpha Delta Pi.	undated
		Subseries 1.2: Washington State University.
Box	Folder
2	3	Admissions.	1963
2	4	Associated Women Students of Washington State University (AWS) - Freshman convocation.	1965
2	5	AWS - Key privilege.	1964-1966
2	6	Commencement.	1967
2	7	Diploma and transcript.	1967
2	8	Ephemera, printed.	1963-1966
2	9	Event calendars.	1963-1968
2	10	Grade reports.	1963-1968
2	11	Physical Education for Women.	1963-1967
2	12	Pre-college testing.	1958-1963
2	13	Programs and tickets - WSU theatre and music.	1966-1967
2	14	Publications - Cougar Code.	1963-1964, 1964-1965
2	15	Publications - Independent Handbook, Residence and Dining Hall Information.	1963
2	16	Publications - New Student Week.	1963
2	17	Publications - The Greek Way '66.	1966
2	18	Publications - Women Students at WSU; Manners Manual.	1965
2	19	Receipts.	1963-1966
2	20	Registration.	1963-1967
2	21	Reunion.	1992
2	22	Rush.	1963
2	23	Wrestling (with future husband Irv Roller).	1966-1967
		Subseries 1.3: Off-campus.
Box	Folder
3	1	Hawaii trip.	1965
3	2	Indian Ford Guest Ranch, Sisters OR.	1965
3	3	Lakes District Summer Queen festival.	1963
3	4	Receipts.	1963-1967
3	5	University of Puget Sound.	1964
3	6	Wedding.	1968

Series 2: Photographs.Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
3	7	Pledging.	1963
3	8	Pledge dance, "Broadway in Rhythm."	1963
3	9	SAE Olympics.	1964
3	10	Miscellaneous, dated.	1963-1964
3	11	Dance, undated.	1963-1965
3	12	With Susan Estrold.	1964-1965
3	13	Miscellaneous, dated.	1964-1965
3	14	Homecoming Queen.	1965
3	15	Pledge Sneak, Spokane WA.	1965
3	16	Pledge trainees.	1965
3	17	Miscellaneous, dated.	1965-1966
3	18	Graduation.	1967
3	19	Miscellaneous, dated.	1966-1967
3	20	Christmas, undated.	1963-1966
3	21	Dance portraits, misc.	1963-1967
3	22	Group portraits (house and pledge groups).	1963-1967
3	23	Little sisters.	undated
3	24	Mom's Weekend.	undated
3	25	Penny Payne ("big sister").	1963-1965
3	26	Miscellaneous, undated.	1963-1967
3	27	Negatives, Miscellaneous, undated.	1963-1967
4	1	Las Vegas.	1967-1968
4	2	Europe.	1971-1975
4	3	Founders Day.	1974
4	4	Banff convention.	1975
4	5	125th anniversary.	1976
4	6	Work weekend.	1983
4	7	Tacoma / Pierce County alumni.	1983-1987
4	8	75th Anniversary (Pullman chapter).	32059
4	9	Alumni.	2000
4	10	Alumni.	2003-2004
4	11	100th Anniversary (Pullman chapter).	2012

Series 3: Realia.Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
5	1	Founders Day ribbons.	undated
5	2	Garters.	undated
5	3	Gift bag.	undated
5	4	Keychains (includes "Go! Butch!" button, 1965).	undated
5	5	Lace heart in AdPi colors.	undated
5	6	Pillows, small.	undated
5	7	Pin and azure blue ribbons in ADPi case.	undated
5	8	Plastic ADPi heart.	undated
5	9	Pledge dance "paddle."	Dec. 7, 1963
5	10	Woodland violet themed items (fake flower, notepad, tag).	undated
5	11	Artificial Woodland Violets in miniature flower pot.	undated
5	12	Corked ceramic "moonshine jug" labeled ADPi Illusion.	23849
5	13	Stein (personalized "Sandy").	1967
o.s.	1	Paddle: "Sandy, BIA, Trainer." Signed by pledge class of 1965..	undated
o.s.	2	Paddle: "Sandy, ADPi. A violet of a big sis, Love, Julie.".	undated

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