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Exploring Our History & Archives
Chapter History
Trace our story from the 1874 Alpha Sigma Chi precursor, through our 1879 chartering, the McCarthy-era defense of academic freedom, and over a century of continuous activity.
An Unbroken Tradition
Discover Beta Delta’s standing as the third oldest continuously operating fraternity at Cornell University, and the eighth oldest active chapter in the entire national fraternity.
Prominent Betas
Browse biographies of distinguished Beta Delta initiates and Betas with deep ties to Cornell—from benefactor David Duffield to President Deane Malott—who shaped industry, science, and university life.
A Shared Legacy
Explore the profound ways Cornell and Beta Theta Pi intersect, including campus landmarks, beloved university fight songs, athletic legends, and academic endowments.
Well-Known Betas (All Chapters)
Meet national leaders, Nobel laureates, astronauts, and statesmen from other chapters across North America who represent Beta Theta Pi’s legacy of excellence.
Founding Era & Roster
Examine our ancestral lineage. Access the historical chapter rolls, tracking our earliest members from Alpha Sigma Chi Roll No. 1 through our first direct Beta Theta Pi initiates.
Roll of Chapter Presidents
Discover the lineage of chapter presidents behind Beta Delta’s history. View confirmed presidential terms from our founding roots to today, as historical research continues on earlier eras.