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Sigma Xi, University of Washington Chapter records, 1930-2005
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. University of Washington Chapter
- Title
- Sigma Xi, University of Washington Chapter records
- Dates
- 1930-2005 (bulk)19302001
- Quantity
- 1.98 cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- (Accession No. 5425)
- Summary
- Organizational records of the University of Washington Chapter of Sigma Xi, the international honor society for science and engineering
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, was founded in 1886 as an honor society for science and engineering. Today, it is an international research society whose programs and activities promote the health of the scientific enterprise and honor scientific achievement. It also endeavors to encourage support of original work in science and technology and promote an appreciation within society at large for the role research has played in human progress.
The University of Washington Chapter of Sigma Xi was founded in 1907, becoming the 25th national chapter. It has members from a broad spectrum of scientific fields, and although it is named the 'University of Washington' Chapter, this is somewhat misleading, since many members are from industry, and other schools and research institutes in the area of Seattle. Each year, the University of Washington Chapter reviews applications for the Grants-In-Aid of Research Program. These grants are for around $500, and are made to graduate students in support of their research. The money is generally used for field work, courses or workshops, supplies, and travel expenses.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Administrative files including correspondence, reports, minutes, membership records, roster lists, grant award files, financial records, publications, newsletters, constitution and by-laws, and awards documenting the history of the University of Washington Chapter of Sigma Xi.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 5425-001, Sigma Xi, University of Washington Chapter records, 1930-2005
- Accession No. 5425-002, Sigma Xi, University of Washington Chapter records, 1931-1999
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 5425-001: Sigma Xi, University of Washington Chapter records, 1930-2005Return to Top
Scope and Content: Administrative files including correspondence, reports, minutes, membership records, roster lists, financial records, publications, newsletters, constitution and by-laws, and awards documenting the history of the University of Washington Chapter of Sigma Xi.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Received from Elizabeth Van Volkenburgh, September 21, 2005.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Administrative Files |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 5425-001 | Speakers |
1936-2005 |
1 | 5425-001 | Newsletters |
1941-2005 |
1 | 5425-001 | Miscellaneous Letters |
1931-1996 |
1 | 5425-001 | Annual Meetings |
1935-1993 |
1 | 5425-001 | Constitution and By-Laws |
1936-1952 |
1 | 5425-001 | Annual/Financial Reports |
1931-1997 |
1 | 5425-001 | Financial Records
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1986-2001 |
1 | 5425-001 | Officers |
1935-1996 |
2 | 5425-001 | Members 2 folders
|
1935-circa 2000's |
2 | 5425-001 | Reactivated Members
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1951-1997 |
2 | 5425-001 | Letters Re: Membership |
1978-1999 |
2 | 5425-001 | Membership Nominations |
1987-1991 |
2 | 5425-001 | Awards |
1981-2001 |
2 | 5425-001 | Publications |
1914-1997 |
2 | 5425-001 | Member Roster |
1954-1988 |
2 | 5425-001 | Minutes |
1930-1971 |
Accession No. 5425-002: Sigma Xi, University of Washington Chapter records, 1931-1999Return to Top
Scope and Content: Newsletters, membership records, grant award files, financial records, and correspondence of the University of Washington chapter of Sigma Xi.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Elizabeth Van Volkenburgh secretary/treasurer of Sigma Xi, 2007-05-23; 2009-04-09
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 5425-002 | Financial records and Treasurer's materials
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1931-1999 |
1 | 5425-002 | Newsletters |
1956-1997 |
1 | 5425-002 | Membership lists and blank nomination form |
1935-1952 |
1 | 5425-002 | Membership applications
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1995-2006 |
1 | 5425-002 | Lists of officers |
1931-1951 |
1 | 5425-002 | Grant award files
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1995-2004 |
1 | 5425-002 | Constitution, By-Laws, and Manual of
Procedures |
1936-1952 |
1 | 5425-002 | Letterhead |
undated |
1 | 5425-002 | Reprints |
1938 |
1 | 5425-002 | Minutes of the 59th Annual Convention of the Society of
the Sigma Xi |
1959 |
1 | 5425-002 | Yearbook (photocopy) |
1914-1915 |
1 | 5425-002 | Correspondence |
2000-2006 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Engineering--Research--Washington (State)
- Engineering--Study and teaching--Washington (State)
- Research--Washington (State)
- Science--Study and teaching--Washington (State)
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. University of Washington Chapter--Administration
- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. University of Washington Chapter--Archives
- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. University of Washington Chapter--Finance
- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. University of Washington Chapter--Membership
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives