Society of the Sigma Xi. University of Oregon Chapter records , 1914-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Society of the Sigma Xi. University of Oregon Chapter
Title
Society of the Sigma Xi. University of Oregon Chapter records
Dates
1914-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 linear feet, (2 containers)  :  1 record storage box, 1 clamshell box
Collection Number
UA 147
Summary
Sigma Xi was founded in 1886 (nationally) to honor excellence in scientific investigation and encourage a sense of companionship and cooperation among researchers in all fields of science and engineering. The Society of the Sigma Xi, University of Oregon Chapter, was founded in 1923 after a two year effort. Collection contains office files, correspondence, fraternity records, chapter book, and historical information.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Sigma Xi was founded in 1886 (nationally) to honor excellence in scientific investigation and encourage a sense of companionship and cooperation among researchers in all fields of science and engineering. The Oregon Chapter was formally installed on June 22, 1923 after a two year effort. Of the twenty-five charter members, some were located at University of Oregon while others were at the Medical School in Portland. During the first decade, the chapter initiated over 121 active members including faculty and students. Associate memberships were granted to about 175 people, many of whom were graduate students. Today, the fraternity is inactive.

[Source: Sigma Xi 1943-1948, University Archives Publications, UA Ref 4, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.]

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains office files, correspondence, financial records, fraternity records, chapter book, and historical information.

The collection is arranged by accession:

Accession 1996.228a.A: Office files and correspondence, 1914-1945.

Accession 1996.810a.A: Office files, fraternity records, historical information, chapter books, 1957-1980.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • College students--Oregon--Eugene--Societies, etc
  • Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
  • Greek letter societies--Oregon--Eugene
  • Research--Oregon--Eugene--Societies, etc
  • Science teachers--Oregon--Eugene--Societies, etc.
  • Science--Oregon--Eugene--Societies, etc
  • Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene

Corporate Names

  • Society of the Sigma Xi. University of Oregon Chapter
  • University of Oregon

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Financial records
  • Office files