Sigma Delta Chi / Society of Professional Journalists records

Sigma Delta Chi is a professional society for men engaged in journalism. It was founded as a fraternity at DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, on April 17, 1909 by Gilbert G. Clippinger, Charles A. Fisher, William M. Glenn, Marion H. Hedges, L. Aldis Hutchens, Edward H. Lockwood, LeRoy H. Millikan, Eugene C. Pulliam, Paul M. Riddick and Laurence H. Sloan. Sigma Delta Chi changed its designation in 1960 to that of a professional society of journalists. It is a non-profit, voluntary association. Its membership extends horizontally to include those engaged in the communication of fact and opinion by all media, and it extends vertically to include in its purpose and fellowship all ranks of journalists. Sigma Delta Chi is the oldest, largest and most select organization serving the field of journalism. Tho motto of Sigma Delta Chi is "He Serves Best Who Serves the Truth."