Eta Sigma Gamma was established in 1967 and the first members were initiated in 1968 at Ball State University. Throughout the history of the organization, Eta Sigma Gamma members have been involved in educational, research, service, and advocacy activities. The Honorary has been involved with other professional health education/health promotion organizations and is part of the Coalition of National Health Education Organizations. Visit the Eta Sigma Gamma History webpage for additional and detailed information.

The ESG collection is housed within the SUNY Cortland Archives and Special Collections. Materials include information related to the ESG organization and a historical library. For more details on the collection, view the Archival Finding Aid document. Please reach out the Archives & Special Collections through email at Library.Archives@cortland.edu