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Lambda Kappa Sigma, Mu Chapter Records, 1917-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lambda Kappa Sigma. Mu Chapter.
- Title
- Lambda Kappa Sigma, Mu Chapter Records
- Dates
- 1917-1976 (inclusive)19171976
- Quantity
- 2 Linear feet of shelf space, (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- Archives 340 (collection)
- Summary
- In 1917, eight women formed a pharmacy sorority at Washington State College, titled Phi Nu Pi. After several attempts at making contact with the national Lambda Kappa Sigma pharmacy sorority, Phi Nu Pi received news in 1922 that it had been named as the Mu chapter of that organization. The collection consists of three large scrapbooks, one minutes log, and then several loose pages of correspondence and other organization papers.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for in-person research use.
- Languages
- English.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In 1917, eight women formed a pharmacy sorority at Washington State College, titled Phi Nu Pi. After several attempts at making contact with the national Lambda Kappa Sigma pharmacy sorority, Phi Nu Pi received news in 1922 that it had been named as the Mu chapter of that organization. The roots of Lambda Kappa Sigma itself date to 1913 at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy; it became a national organization in 1918. The Mu chapter was active at least until 1986 before going dormant, but a rebirth is being attempted in 2014.
A short written history of the chapter can be found in folder 2.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of three large scrapbooks, one minutes log, and then several loose pages of correspondence and other organization papers. The majority of the correspondence is between the WSU chapter and the national organization.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Lambda Kappa Sigma, Mu Chapter Records, 1917-1976 (Archives 340)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Individual loose papers have been organized chronologically and placed at the front of the collection. Undated papers have been left after whatever they originally followed, unless information in them allowed us to place them elsewhere. The minutes log and the scrapbooks follow the papers.
Acquisition Information
The records of the Mu Chapter of the Lambda Kappa Sigma pharmacy sorority had been held in storage in the student services area of Washington State University's College of Pharmacy for many years. In February of 2013 they were transferred to Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) by Lorraine Nelson, Communications Director, College of Pharmacy. They were retained as UA2014-03.
Processing Note
This collection was processed in February, 2014 by University Archivist Mark O'English.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence, 1922-1924 |
| 1 | 2 | Correspondence. Includes chapter histories. 1926-1928 |
| 1 | 3 | Correspondence. Includes Pledge Examination and chapter rules. 1928-1930 |
| 1 | 4 | Correspondence. Includes Founders Day ritual and membership list. 1937-1944 |
| 1 | 5 | Minutes Book, 1917-1929 |
| 2 | 6 | Scrapbook, 1916-1966 |
| 3 | 7 | Scrapbook, 1966-1974 |
| 3 | 8 | Scrapbook, 1974-1976 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Pharmacy -- Societies, etc.
- Women in pharmacy
Corporate Names
- Lambda Kappa Sigma. Mu Chapter -- Records and correspondence.
Finding aid prepared by Mark O'English
2016
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