Gamma Theta Upsilon Records, 1949-1970
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) handbooks and ritual instructions, Alpha Theta (WSC/WSU) chapter membership certificates., 1953-1969
- Alpha Theta chapter records, correspondence, and membership lists., 1949-1970
- GTU national records and correspondence., 1950-1970
- GTU national records and correspondence., undated
- GTU national annual meeting minutes., 1964-1969
- GTU annual officer reports., 1950-1966
- GTU national constitutions., 1939-1969
- GTU annual newsletters., 1950-1964
- GTU annual newsletters., 1964-1970
- Alpha Theta chapter charter., 1950
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gamma Theta Upsilon
- Title
- Gamma Theta Upsilon Records
- Dates
- 1949-1970 (inclusive)19491970
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 box.)
- Collection Number
- Cage.906
- Summary
- This collection consists of records related to the national fraternity Gamma Theta Upsilon, as well as records related to the Alpha Theta chapter of the fraternity at Washington State College (later Washington State University).
- 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 research use.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
This collection consists of materials related to the Alpha Theta chapter and national organization of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU). This includes GTU handbooks, ritual guides, national and chapter constitutions, membership lists and officer reports. The majority of the collection consists of national's records and correspondence, officers' reports, constitutions, minutes of the annual national meetings, and annual newsletters. The Gamma Theta chapter records consist of membership lists and certificates, chapter constitutions, and other assorted records and correspondence, as well as the chapter charter.
Historical Note
Gamma Theta Upsilon is an honorary society for geography founded in 1928. The organization became a national fraternity in 1931. The organization was formed to promote the profession, and professional interest, of geography, to strengthen student and professional training in geography, and to create a loan fund to further graduate research in the field. The Alpha Theta chapter at Washington State College was founded on January 10, 1950, and went inactive by 1970.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
[item description]; Gamma Theta Upsilon (geography honorary society) records, 1949-1970; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in a thematic order. The first section contains GTU handbooks, ritual instructions, and Alpha Theta membership certificates. The second section is the records of the Alpha Theta chapter arranged chronologically. The third section contains national records and correspondence, annual national meeting minutes, national officer's reports, and annual newsletters in chronological order. The final section is the Alpha Theta chapter charter.
Location of Collection
(MASC staff use) Folder 10 (Alpha Theta chapter charter) located in boxed oversize.Processing Note
James Feller processed this collection in 2018.
Acquisition Information
This collection was transferred to the Washington State University Libraries from the WSU Geography Department in 1982 (MS.1982.31).
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) handbooks and ritual instructions, Alpha Theta (WSC/WSU) chapter membership certificates.Dates: 1953-1969Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Alpha Theta chapter records, correspondence, and membership lists.Dates: 1949-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: GTU national records and correspondence.Dates: 1950-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: GTU national records and correspondence.Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: GTU national annual meeting minutes.Dates: 1964-1969Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: GTU annual officer reports.Dates: 1950-1966Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: GTU national constitutions.Dates: 1939-1969Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: GTU annual newsletters.Dates: 1950-1964Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: GTU annual newsletters.Dates: 1964-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Alpha Theta chapter charter.Dates: 1950Container: Box Boxed oversize, Folder 10
