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Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha of Utah records, 1900-1998

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Phi Beta Kappa. Utah Alpha, University of Utah
Title
Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha of Utah records
Dates
1900-1998 (inclusive)
Quantity
5 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 1787
Summary
The Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha of Utah records (1900-1998) contain annual reports, by-laws, a constitution, minutes, memos, course and election requirements, and correspondence. Phi Beta Kappa, founded in 1776, is the oldest honorary society in the United States. The Alpha chapter at the University of Utah was founded in 1935. The society recognizes the elite in the academic community and sponsors a visiting scholar program in which scholars from other institutions are invited to present lectures at the University of Utah.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest honorary society in the United States. The first chapter was founded in 1776. The Alpha chapter at the University of Utah was founded in 1935. Phi Beta Kappa is committed to academic excellence and fosters that by recognizing the elite in the academic community. The society also provides a visiting scholar program, where scholars from other institutions are invited to offer a lecture or series of lectures.

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Content Description

The Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha of Utah records (1900-1998) contain annual reports, by-laws, a constitution, minutes, memos, course and election requirements, and correspondence. Histories of the Alpha chapter in Utah provide more insight to the society during the 1930's and 1940's. Constitutions from 1982 to 1995 are also present. The original order of the collection was maintained. Also, the current liberal course requirements for membership in the society are available. Nineteen issues of the Phi Beta Kappa Journal, American Scholar, have been removed from the collection.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of Luana Hughes in 2000.

Processing Note

Processed by Luke Kelly in 2000.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Greek letter societies--History--Sources

Corporate Names

  • Phi Beta Kappa. Utah Alpha, University of Utah
  • University of Utah--History

Form or Genre Terms

  • Annual reports
  • Bylaws
  • Constitutions
  • Correspondence
  • Memorandums
  • Minutes

Finding aid created by Luke Kelly
2000 (last modified: 2018)

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