Delta Sigma Chi

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This article is about a professional fraternity for chiropractic. For the national multicultural sorority with the same name, see Delta Sigma Chi (sorority).
Delta Sigma Chi
ΔΣΧ
FoundedJuly 14, 1913; 110 years ago (1913-07-14)
Palmer College of Chiropractic
TypeProfessional
AffiliationPFA
EmphasisChiropractic
ScopeInternational
Chapters10
Websitewww.deltasigmachi.org

Delta Sigma Chi (ΔΣΧ) is an American fraternal organization for professionals in the area of Chiropractic.

History[edit]

In 1913, there were three chiropractic schools in Davenport, Iowa: the Palmer School of Chiropractic, Universal College of Chiropractic and the Davenport College of Chiropractic. On July 4 of that year, a group of chiropractic students representing those schools held an Independence Day picnic at Credit Island. Within this large group, a smaller group of friends discussed the subject of a chiropractic Greek letter fraternity.

On July 13, 1913, the first meeting of the fledgling organization took place, which is now the celebrated birth of the legacy of Delta Sigma Chi (ΔΣΧ). The founding fathers include Harold Hughes of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada; J.D. Hills of Detroit, Michigan; John Reardon of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Harry Cummings of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and S.E. Julander of Des Moines, Iowa. At that meeting they completed their plans for a Greek letter Professional Chiropractic Fraternity by electing temporary officers and appointed a committee to draft a constitution and bylaws. The official name selected: Delta Sigma Chi (DSC) stands for Doctors of Straight Chiropractic. It was decided to limit the charter membership to twelve men, however the membership was opened and extended to 20.

Lasting goals and purpose[edit]

Delta Sigma Chi is pledged to promote straight unadulterated chiropractic principles (as set forth by B.J. Palmer). In addition, the members promote good fellowship and brotherhood as well as brotherly feeling amongst chiropractors, schools and students.

Today, the fraternity has a membership of several thousand individuals all around the globe, who continue to guard the sacred trust of chiropractic. The fraternity has reprinted 9 of BJ Palmer's original books.

Fraternity mansion[edit]

Main article: J. Monroe Parker-Ficke House

The Alpha chapter's Victorian-style mansion is known as the J. Monroe Parker-Ficke House.[1] Construction began in 1881 and was finished three years later, with 38 rooms and call tubes for the servants. After completion, the final cost was $100,000. The home was originally constructed for James Monroe Parker, a wealthy Davenport financier. Later, however, it was acquired by C. A. Ficke. In 1978 the fraternity purchased the building.

Chapters[edit]

Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters and institutions are in italics.

Chapter Chartered Institution Location Status References
Alpha July 18, 1913 Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport, Iowa Active [2][a]
Gamma October 8, 1921 Texas Chiropractic College San Antonio, Texas Inactive [3]
Kappa June 13, 1970 Logan College of Chiropractic Chesterfield, Missouri Inactive [4]
Lambda January 1976 Life University Marietta, Georgia Active [5]
Mu 1984–19xx ?; October 2019 Parker University Dallas, Texas Active [6]
Nu January 1992 Life Chiropractic College West Hayward, California Active [7]
Xi October 4, 2010 Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Campus Port Orange, Florida Inactive [8]
Omicron July 4, 2014 Sherman College of Chiropractic Spartanburg, South Carolina Active [9]
Pi German Chiropractic College Dresden, Germany Active [10]
Rho December 5, 2020 Cleveland University Overland Park, Kansas Active [11]
Omega March 19, 2017 Alumni chapter Active [12]

Notable members.[edit]

On November 6, 1913, B.J. Palmer was initiated into the brotherhood of Delta Sigma Chi. Five years later Brother Palmer was unanimously elected the honorary president of the fraternity. Clarence Gonstead was also a member.[citation needed]

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Chapter started at three campuses, originally including Universal College of Chiropractic and the Davenport College of Chiropractic;

References[edit]

  1. ^ Svendsen, Marlys; Davenport, Where the Mississippi Runs West. (1982) Davenport, Iowa
  2. ^ "Alpha - Davenport, IA". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  3. ^ "Gamma - Pasadena, TX". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  4. ^ "Kappa - Chesterfield, MO". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  5. ^ "Lambda - Marietta, GA". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  6. ^ "Mu - Dallas, TX". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  7. ^ "Nu - Hayward, CA". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  8. ^ Haskin, Joshua. "Xi - Port Orange, FL". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  9. ^ "Omicron - Spartanburg, SC". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  10. ^ Brand, Alexander. "Pi - Dresden, Germany". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  11. ^ "Rho - Overland Park, KS". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  12. ^ Bourla, Jack M. "Omega". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.

External links[edit]

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