Delta Sigma Chi

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; 111 years ago (1913-07-14)
Palmer College of Chiropractic
TypeProfessional
AffiliationPFA
StatusActive
EmphasisChiropractic
ScopeInternational
PillarsService, Brotherhood, Accomplishment, Intelligence, Wisdom, Strength, Commitment
Chapters8 (active)
Headquarters
United States
Websitewww.deltasigmachi.org

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

History

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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.[1] Its twelve charter members included:[1]

At that meeting, the founder completed plans for a Greek letter professional chiropractic fraternity by electing temporary officers and appointed a committee to draft a constitution and bylaws. Hughes served as its first president.[1] The charter membership was limited to twelve men, however, the membership was opened and extended to twenty.

On November 6, 1913, B. J. Palmer was initiated into the brotherhood of Delta Sigma Chi. Five years later Palmer was elected the honorary president of the fraternity. Delta Sigma Chi promotes straight unadulterated chiropractic principles, as set forth by B. J. Palmer. In addition, its members promote good fellowship and brotherhood as well as brotherly feeling amongst chiropractors, schools, and students.

Beta chapter was later added at Eastern College in Newark, New Jersey.[2] This was followed by Gamma chapter at Texas Chiropractic College. By August 1921, Alpha chapter had 2,050 members, Beta had 200 members, and the newly created Gamma and Delta had 25 members each.[2] When it celebrated its 38th anniversary in July 1951, the fraternity had 5,000 members.[3]

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 nine of B. J. Palmer's original books.

Symbols

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The name Delta Sigma Chi (DSC) stands for Doctors of Straight Chiropractic. Its values or pillars are Service, Brotherhood, Accomplishment, Intelligence, Wisdom, Strength, and Commitment.[4]

Chapters

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Following is an incomplete list of Delta Sigma Chi chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters and institutions are in italics.

Chapter Chartered date and range Institution Location Status References
Alpha July 18, 1913 Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport, Iowa Active [5][6][a][b]
Beta c. 1918 Eastern College Newark, New Jersey Inactive [2]
Gamma October 8, 1921 Texas Chiropractic College San Antonio, Texas Inactive [7][2]
Delta 1921 Standard College of Chiropractic New York Inactive [2]
Epsilon 1921 Missouri Chiropractic College St. Louis, Missouri Inactive [8]
Palmer School of Chiropractic St. Louis, Missouri Inactive
Eastern Chiropractic College New York City, New York Inactive
Before 1946 Texas A&I College Kingsville, Texas Inactive [9]
Kappa June 13, 1970 Logan College of Chiropractic Chesterfield, Missouri Inactive [10]
Lambda January 1976 Life University Marietta, Georgia Active [11]
Mu 1984–19xx ?; October 2019 Parker University Dallas, Texas Active [12]
Nu January 1992 Life Chiropractic College West Hayward, California Active [13]
Xi October 4, 2010 Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Campus Port Orange, Florida Inactive [14]
Omicron July 4, 2014 Sherman College of Chiropractic Spartanburg, South Carolina Active [15]
Pi German Chiropractic College Dresden, Germany Active [16]
Rho December 5, 2020 Cleveland University Overland Park, Kansas Active [17]
Omega March 19, 2017 Alumni chapter Active [18]
  1. ^ Chapter started at three campuses, originally including Universal College of Chiropractic and the Davenport College of Chiropractic
  2. ^ See J. Monroe Parker–Ficke House

Chapter houses

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Main article: J. Monroe Parker-Ficke House

The Alpha chapter's Victorian-style mansion is known as the J. Monroe Parker-Ficke House.[19][20] Construction began in 1881 and was finished three years later, with 43 rooms.[21][20] The fraternity purchased the building and its furnishings in 1978.[5][20] It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[21] It is located at 1208 Main Street in Davenport, Iowa.[20]

Notable members

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See also

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Further reading

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  • Cozzocrea D. M. "A History of the Delta Sigma Chi Fraternity of Chiropractic". Chiropractic History vol. 11, no.1 (June 1991)): 43. PMID: 11612549.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Chiros Organize New Fraternity". Quad-City Times. Davenport, Iowa. 1913-08-03. p. 10. Retrieved 2024-07-28 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Delta Sigma Chi Has 2,050 Members". The Daily Times. Davenport, Iowa. 1921-08-22. p. 16. Retrieved 2024-07-28 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "38th Anniversary of Chiropractic Fraternity Noted". The Daily Times. Davenport, Iowa. 1951-07-23. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-07-28 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "What We Value…". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  5. ^ a b Gaul, Alma (2005-03-31). "Delta Sigma Chi". The Quad-City Times. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  6. ^ "Alpha - Davenport, IA". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  7. ^ "Gamma - Pasadena, TX". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  8. ^ "Delta Sigm Chi Chapter for Chiropractic College". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. 1921-11-28. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-07-28 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Kappa Sigma Nu, Delta Sigma Chi Pledge 84 Men". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. 1946-10-08. p. 6. Retrieved 2024-07-28 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Kappa - Chesterfield, MO". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  11. ^ "Lambda - Marietta, GA". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  12. ^ "Mu - Dallas, TX". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  13. ^ "Nu - Hayward, CA". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  14. ^ Haskin, Joshua. "Xi - Port Orange, FL". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  15. ^ "Omicron - Spartanburg, SC". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  16. ^ Brand, Alexander. "Pi - Dresden, Germany". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  17. ^ "Rho - Overland Park, KS". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  18. ^ Bourla, Jack M. "Omega". Delta Sigma Chi International Chiropractic Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  19. ^ Svendsen, Marlys; Davenport, Where the Mississippi Runs West. (1982) Davenport, Iowa
  20. ^ a b c d Arpy, Jim (1978-10-30). "A Mansion's New Life". Quad-City Times. Davenport, Iowa. p. 7. Retrieved 2024-07-28 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. ^ a b "Frat House at Palmer Now a Historic Place". Quad-City Times. Davenport, Iowa. 1983-08-20. p. 7. Retrieved 2024-07-28 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ^ a b "Delta Sigma Chi of P. S. C. Hold Big Initiation". The Daily Times. Davenport, Iowa. 1921-08-25. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-07-28 – via Newspapers.com.
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