Beta Sigma Phi is a non-acedemic sorority. Beta, Sigma, and Phi come from the first letters of the Greek words for life, learning, and friendship. Social and mostly community based, the Kitimat group compiled many scrapbooks showcasing events and other activities among their members from 1971-1990.
Custodial History
Donated by Ruth Brady.
Scope and Content
Seven Scrapbooks from the Beta Sigma Phi showing their activities and events.
Scrapbook 1 - Beta Sigma Phi yearbook 1971-1972. Black cover.
Scrapbook 2 - 1978-1982. White cover.
Scrapbook 3 - 1971-1977. White cover with Beta Sigma Phi coat of arms with text "Vita Scientia Amicitia" drawn in gold, black, and green.
Scrapbook 4 - 1989-1990. Light blue cover with painting printed in centre.
Scrapbook 5 - Green cover with rose image on second page with text "Beta Nu 1975~76" bellow.
Scrapbook 6 - 1987-1988. Beige cover with small, square image of a sunset and trees.
Scrapbook 7 - 1982-1984. Cream cover with gold border.
Loose items - Photo of seven ladies. Founder's Day 1977 handmade card with painted rainbow. 1987-1988 Build Bridges of Friendship gold stickers.
Photograph showing a man presenting a cheque to a woman on the bottom floor of the City Centre Mall. Behind them is a food kiosk, the stairs, and a couple of shops. Maybe sometime around Christmas because there is garland on the stairs and a small Christmas tree in the background. The woman has medium length hair, has clear glasses and is wearing a jacket scarf and a purse.
Photograph showing a man presenting a cheque to a woman on the bottom floor of the City Centre Mall. Behind them is a food kiosk, the stairs, and a couple of shops. Maybe sometime around Christmas because there is garland on the stairs and a small Christmas tree in the background. The woman has medium length hair, has clear glasses and is wearing a jacket scarf and a purse.
Photograph showing man presenting cheque to woman in front of Canadian Paperworkers Union sign. On the left is Molly Gordon and on the right is Bill Whitty. Molly is wearing a long coat and has short curly hair. Bill is wearing a bomber jacket, a light polo and has short straight hair.
Photograph showing man presenting cheque to woman in front of Canadian Paperworkers Union sign. On the left is Molly Gordon and on the right is Bill Whitty. Molly is wearing a long coat and has short curly hair. Bill is wearing a bomber jacket, a light polo and has short straight hair.
Photo showing - NSP Article: Kiwanis President Jack Adkins is seen presenting a $350 cheque to Mrs. Dennis Barber, chairman of the Kitimat Retarded Children's Association. Mrs. Barber outlined some of the activities of the association and explained the progress being made to assist youngsters obtain schooling and vocational training.
Photo showing - NSP Article: Kiwanis President Jack Adkins is seen presenting a $350 cheque to Mrs. Dennis Barber, chairman of the Kitimat Retarded Children's Association. Mrs. Barber outlined some of the activities of the association and explained the progress being made to assist youngsters obtain schooling and vocational training.
Notes
The Museum acknowledges that today's society uses "intellectual disability."
Photograph of the hand at the left belonging to Bob Dunlop, newly elected president of the community of Dave Robbins, president of "d" shift social club. The money will be used for Kitimats needy families.
Photograph of the hand at the left belonging to Bob Dunlop, newly elected president of the community of Dave Robbins, president of "d" shift social club. The money will be used for Kitimats needy families.
