Chapter History

Epsilon Zeta Chapter was installed November 27, 1920, at the University of Florida, located at Gainesville, where in 1905 were combined several state institutions, the oldest of which, established in 1857, giving the University claim to that date of founding. Sigma Nu was preceded there by Alpa Tau Omega and Sigma Alpha Eplsion in 1884; Kappa Alpha (S) and Pi Kappa Alpha in 1904; and Theta Chi in 1916. In 1915, Joseph W. Dalton, Gamma Alpha, Georgia “Tech”, matriculated at the University of Florida and started the movement for a Chapter of Sigma Nu, which culminated five years later. He was joined in 1919 by George W. Milam, Sigma, Vanderbilt, and George C, Alderman, Xi, Emory. These three were assisted in the formation of the Nu Sigma local b Raymond W. Blacklock, Gamma Psi, Syracuse, a member of the faculty, to whom was given most credit for the success of the petition. Inspector Oscar Palmour was in charge of the installation of Epsilon Zeta Chapter. Past Grand Recorder Clarence E. Woods was present, and formally delivered the charter. Members of the Delta Mu, Stetson, assisted in the initiation of sixteen charter members. Four Affiliates were included in the charter role of Epsilon Zeta.