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Records of Phi Beta Kappa Washington Alpha Chapter, 1913-2008
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Phi Beta Kappa. Washington Alpha Chapter
- Title
- Records of Phi Beta Kappa Washington Alpha Chapter
- Dates
- 1913-2008 (inclusive)19132008
1980-2008 (bulk)19802008 - Quantity
- 7.56 cubic feet (19 boxes plus 1 oversize flat file)
- Collection Number
- Summary
- Correspondence, minutes, organizational features, membership records, and other records of the Washington Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a collegiate honor society
- 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 collection is restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest collegiate honor society, founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary. The organization serves to recognize achievement in the acquisition of an education in the liberal arts and sciences. The movement to secure a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Washington began in 1907, but it was not until 1914 that the Alpha Chapter (the first chapter in the State of Washington) was established. The membership of the Washington Alpha Chapter comprises those elected as undergraduates by this chapter, and those who were elected by other chapters and are now faculty or staff members at the University of Washington.
Election is based primarily on high scholarship, with an added requirement of a sufficient number of courses outside of the field of specialization. Unlike some chapters, Washington Alpha elects members from those graduating from any college or school of the university, not just the College of Arts and Sciences, if the program of study is judged to be sufficiently broad. In past years, approximately five percent of the class of graduating seniors have been elected to membership.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, minutes, organizational features, membership records, and other records of Phi Beta Kappa, Washington Alpha Chapter.
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 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 5060-001, Records of the Phi Beta Kappa Washington Alpha Chapter, 1913-1999
- Accession No. 5060-002, Records of the Phi Beta Kappa. Washington Alpha Chapter, 1992-2003
- Accession No. 5060-003, Phi Beta Kappa, Washington Alpha Chapter records, 1914-2008
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 5060-001: Records of the Phi Beta Kappa Washington Alpha Chapter, 1913-1999Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, organizational features (including charter, constitution, and by-laws), and membership records; 1913-1999.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: August 30, 2002 || 8/28/2002 JB: 1.42 cubic ft. originally accessioned in 1970 (archives accession register #70-62), no deed, terms of access, or inventory. In 2002, volunteers from PBK added new material, inventoried the entire expanded accession, and provided a deed of gift.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Series 1: PBK Minutes |
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| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 5060-001 | Minutes |
1957-1979 |
Series 2: Miscellaneous |
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| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 5060-001 | 175th Anniversary of Founding of PBK |
1951 |
| 1 | 5060-001 | Questionnaire Given to UW Students and Instructors re:
Scholarship at UW |
1946 |
| 1 | 5060-001 | Analysis of Elections |
|
| 1 | 5060-001 | Chapter Officers |
1947-1989 |
| 1 | 5060-001 | Constitution, History and Members of PBK Alpha
Chapter, Washington State |
|
| 1 | 5060-001 | Executive Secretary Instructions |
|
| 1 | 5060-001 | Faculty Lists |
1947-1977 |
| 1 | 5060-001 | Fellowships |
|
| 1 | 5060-001 | Jack Maki’s Committee Regarding Amending Constitution
and By-Laws Regarding Membership and Eligibility |
1952-1954 |
| 1 | 5060-001 | Logbook of Washington Alpha Chapter of PBK |
1919-1942 |
| 1 | 5060-001 | Material from United Chapters |
|
| 1 | 5060-001 | Meetings of the Executive Committee |
1942-1946 |
| 1 | 5060-001 | Notices of Meetings |
1946-1952 |
| 1 | 5060-001 | Program of the First Annual Meeting, Alpha Chapter of
PBK |
1915 |
| 1 | 5060-001 | Reorganization Committee |
1948 |
| 1 | 5060-001 | Report of Committee on Role of PBK |
1972-1973 |
| 1 | 5060-001 | Requirements for Election of Undergraduates and
Distribution Lists |
|
| 1 | 5060-001 | Ritual of Initiation - Previous Forms |
|
| 1 | 5060-001 | Senator, Western District |
1972-1973 |
| 1 | 5060-001 | Triennial Council, Lexington, Kentucky |
1952 |
| 1 | 5060-001 | Triennial Council |
1972-1973 |
Series 3: PBK General Correspondence |
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| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 5060-001 | General Correspondence |
1952-1988 |
| 2 | 5060-001 | General Correspondence |
1928, 1931-1944, 1946-1951 |
| 2 | 5060-001 | President's File |
1950-1951 |
Series 4: New Members Lists |
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| Box | Accession | ||
| 2 | 5060-001 | New Members Lists
Scope and Content: Organized into March, June, August, December, 2nd Review,
Juniors, Grads, Initiates sections for most years
|
1987-1999 |
| 3 | 5060-001 | New Members Lists
Scope and Content: Organized into Spring, March, June, August, November,
December, 2nd Review, Juniors, Grads, Alumnus, Initiates, Elections sections
for most years
|
1970-1988 |
| 3 | 5060-001 | Election of Candidates |
1952-1972 |
| 3 | 5060-001 | Winter Banquet |
1971 |
| 3 | 5060-001 | Work Sheets |
1953-1958 |
| 3 | 5060-001 | Membership |
1954-1953, 1955-1957 |
| 3 | 5060-001 | Certificates |
1953-1954 |
| 3 | 5060-001 | Visitors Register Book |
|
| 4 | 5060-001 | Membership Lists Book I |
1946 |
| 4 | 5060-001 | Membership Lists Book II |
1946 |
Series 5: Other Materials |
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| Box | Accession | ||
| 4 | 5060-001 | Pictures made for home town papers |
1951 |
| 4 | 5060-001 | Constitutions |
1957 |
| 4 | 5060-001 | Old Financial Records |
|
| 4 | 5060-001 | Work Sheets |
1947-1949, 1951-1953 |
| 4 | 5060-001 | Elected |
1948-52 |
| 4 | 5060-001 | Eligible, but not notified (In Navy, etc.) |
|
| map case | 5060-001 | Original Charter oversize
|
1913 |
Accession No. 5060-002: Records of the Phi Beta Kappa. Washington Alpha Chapter, 1992-2003Return to Top
Scope and Content: Subject files. Includes correspondence, annual reports, membership lists and statistics, publicity, clippings, initiation programs, agendas, minutes, and copies of the organization's constitution and by-laws created primarily during Gerald Oppenheimer's tenure as Executive Secretary of the Washington Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries
Processing Info: Unprocessed.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Subject
Files |
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| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 5060-002 | Analysis of
Elections |
2001-2003 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Annual Reports |
1999-2003 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Branch Campus
Policy |
1992-2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Chapter Officers |
2003 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Chronology of Reviewing
Process |
undated |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Colloquia |
2000-2001 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Constitution and
Bylaws |
2002-2003 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Contributing
Departments |
2000-2003 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Cunningham Hall |
2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Departmental Majors |
2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | General
Correspondence |
2000 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Golden Key Honor
Society |
2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Honorary Members |
2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Improvement of Acceptance
Rate |
2000 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Incorporation |
2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Initiations |
2001-2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Invitation Letter |
2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Membership Lists |
2000-2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Meeting Minutes |
1998-2003 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | New Honorary
Members |
2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | New Members |
2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Officers |
2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Puget Sound Association of Phi
Beta Kappa |
2000-2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Requirements for
Elections |
2000 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Review Problems |
2001 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Review of Revision
Process |
2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Review Schedules |
2000-2001 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Scholarships |
1999-2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Strategic Plan |
2001 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Survey |
2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Triennial - Seattle
2003 |
2001-2002 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Visiting Scholars and
Fellowship Lecturers |
2000-2003 |
| 1 | 5060-002 | Website |
2000-2003 |
Accession No. 5060-003: Phi Beta Kappa, Washington Alpha Chapter records, 1914-2008Return to Top
Scope and Content: Member lists, correspondence, minutes, publicity materials, strategic plan, invitation letters, visiting scholar materials, member registration cards, and other records of Phi Beta Kappa, Washington Alpha Chapter.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Oppenheimer, Gerald Executive Secretary, 2005-05-11
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 5060-003 | New Member Lists
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1979-1986 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | New Member Lists |
2005-2006 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | General Correspondence
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1949-2005 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | General Correspondence
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
2004-2007 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Minutes |
2000-2002 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Minutes |
2006-2008 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Agendas |
2000-2003 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Annual (May) Membership Meeting
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1974-2003 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Annual (May) Membership Meeting |
2006-2007 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Board of Reviewers Meeting |
1989-2006 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Branch Campuses |
2003-2005 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Brochure/Website |
2002-2008 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Chapter Members
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
2000 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Chapter Officers |
2001 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Colloquia |
1969-2003 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Computer Program
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1996-2002 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Constitution and By-Laws |
1980-2002 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Development Committee |
2003 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Election Requirements
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1988-2005 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Honor Societies |
undated |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Honorary Members
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1951-2004 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Honorary Members |
2007-2008 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Honors--National and International |
2001 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Honors Program |
2001-2007 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Initiation Ceremony |
1973-2004 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Initiation Ceremony |
2006-2008 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Invitation Letters |
1981-1998 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Membership Committee |
1998-2004 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | National Office
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1998-2004 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | National Office |
2005-2007 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Non-Respondents |
2000-2003 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Office Space |
1995-2002 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Office Space and Equipment |
2007 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Problematic and Special Cases
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1990-2004 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Publicity/Public Relations |
1996-2002 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Review Groups |
2001 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Review Process and Groups |
2007 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Scholarship Committee |
2005 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Strategic Plan |
2001 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Triennial Council, Chicago |
1997 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Triennial Council, Philadelphia |
2000 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Triennial Council, Seattle |
2003 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Visiting Scholars, General Correspondence |
1999-2003 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Visiting Scholars |
1995 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Visiting Scholars, Georgi |
1998 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Visiting Scholars, Fienberg
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1999 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Visiting Scholars, Barkan
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
2004 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Advisers |
2008 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Alumni Members |
2008 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Budget |
2005-2007 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Committee Appointments and Assignments |
2005-2008 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Departmental and University Support |
2006-2008 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Gifts
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
2007 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Initiation Fees |
2005-2007 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Invitation Letters |
2008 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Review Computerization Program |
2001-2002 |
| 1 | 5060-003 | Western District |
2006-2007 |
| 4-5 | 5060-003 | Registration Cards |
1914-1964 |
| 6-9 | 5060-003 | Registration Cards |
1965-1986 |
| 10-14 | 5060-003 | Registration Cards |
1987-2006 |
| 14 | 5060-003 | Campus Members |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Greek letter societies--Washington (State)--Seattle
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Oppenheimer, Gerald J
Corporate Names
- Phi Beta Kappa. Washington Alpha Chapter--Archives
- Phi Beta Kappa. Washington Alpha Chapter--Elections
- Phi Beta Kappa. Washington Alpha Chapter--Membership
