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Lorain Brierley Sully Beta Theta Pi photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2018-006

Scope and Contents

This collection comprises of Lorain Brierley Sully’s (nongraduate class of 1927) photographs of his time with Beta Theta Pi. Included in the collection are group photos, individual class photos, interior and exterior photos of the Beta Theta Pi house and a few postcards.

Dates

  • Creation: 1923-1927

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted

Some images are in public domain - No Copyright - United States

Biographical / Historical

The Mu Epsilon chapter of Beta Theta Pi was founded at Wesleyan in 1890. The chapter house which can be seen in a number of the photographs in the collection was built in 1912. It is one of the longest lived-in chapter houses in all of Beta Theta Pi. Lorain Brierley Sully was a member of the fraternity during his years at Wesleyan from 1923-1927.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 half hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Beta Theta Pi photographs from Lorain Brierley Sully (nongraduate class of '27).

Arrangement

The collection was arranged in chronological order with like photos grouped together.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated by the Sully family.

Title
Lorain Brierley Sully Beta Theta Pi photographs, 1923-1927
Status
Completed
Author
Erica Ciallela
Date
February 28, 2020
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
252 Church Street
Middletown CT 06459 USA
860-685-3864