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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)18861980
- 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
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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
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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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- 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