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Mortar Board Society records , 1948-1985
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mortar Board (Society). University of Oregon Chapter
- Title
- Mortar Board Society records
- Dates
- 1948-1985 (inclusive)19481985
- Quantity
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1.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 record storage box
- Collection Number
- UA 116
- Summary
- The University of Oregon Mortar Board Society was founded in 1923. The collection includes office files, minutes, and society history files.
- 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. Permanent University Archive public records are available for research, and are subject to state, and in some cases federal freedom of information laws. In compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, FERPA and HIPAA, specific records that are legally protected, sensitive, private, or confidential are exempt (not subject to disclosure) and closed to protect individual privacy. Access to paper records will be granted after a professional review of the records occurs based on regulations in state and federal laws. Contact Special Collections and University Archives well in advance in order to access these records.
- 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
The University of Oregon Mortar Board Society was founded in 1923. The Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership and service. Mortar Board members are first-rate leaders, selected from the tops of their classes. Since its establishment in 1918, nearly a quarter of a million members have been initiated at more than 200 chapters across the nation.
Source: UO University of Oregon Mortar Board Society website: http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~mortar/index.html
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes office files, minutes, and society history files, 1948-1985.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
|---|
| Guide to the Mortar Board Society Records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College students--Oregon--Eugene
- Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
- Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
