ORU_UA147.xml Guide to the Society of the Sigma Xi. University of Oregon Chapter Records 1914-1980 Society of the Sigma Xi. University of Oregon Chapter records Jenn Newby and Tanya Parlet Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives 2012
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-12-23. Finding aid is written in English Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
1299 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1299 spcarref@uoregon.edu http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll
Society of the Sigma Xi. University of Oregon Chapter records Society of the Sigma Xi. University of Oregon Chapter UA 147 2 linear feet 2 containers 1 record storage box, 1 clamshell box 1914-1980 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. English . 1 (1996.228a) 2 (1996.810a)

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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.]

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.

 Guide to the Society of the Sigma Xi. University of Oregon Chapter Records

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