Sigma Tau Fraternity. Omega Chapter (University of Wyoming) records, 1920-1942
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sigma Tau Fraternity. Omega Chapter (University of Wyoming)
- Title
- Sigma Tau Fraternity. Omega Chapter (University of Wyoming) records
- Dates
- 1920-1942 (inclusive)19201942
- Quantity
- .90 cubic feet (2 boxes) + oversized folder.
- Collection Number
- 300502
- Summary
- This collection consists of by-laws, the constitution, correspondence, financial information, members, minutes of meetings, academic papers, petition for transfer to Sigma Tau, photographs, pledge ceremonies, annual reports, and a roll sheet.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Zeta Phi Fraternity for outstanding engineering students was formed in the spring of 1921. In 1931 a petition was organized in order to join the National Fraternity of Sigma Tau. The petition was granted in December 1931. On January 13, 1932 thirteen Zeta Phi members were inducted into Sigma Tau.
Sigma Tau was founded at the University of Nebraska on February 22, 1904 and is a National Engineers Honor Society. Members of Sigma Tau have to rank in the top third of their class and be a junior or senior in good standing. The University of Wyoming chapter was formed in 1932.
Content Description
The collection consists of by-laws, constitution, correspondence, financial information, members, minutes of meetings, academic papers, petition for transfer to Sigma Tau by the Zeta Phi Fraternity, photographs, pledge ceremonies, copies of "The Pyramid of Sigma Tau," as well as annual reports and a roll sheet.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by the Sigma Tau Fraternity Omega Chapter (University of Wyoming) at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Misti Stangel in June 1999. The finding aid was encoded by Ann Mulfort in April 2013 and updated by Annie Stratton and Sara Davis in May 2020.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: BanquetDates: 1940Container: Box 1
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Description: By-laws and ConstitutionDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1926-1942Container: Box 1
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Description: DedicationDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Financial InformationDates: 1924-1942Container: Box 1
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Description: InstallationDates: 1932Container: Box 1
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Description: MembersDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Minutes of MeetingsDates: 1920-1940Container: Box 1
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Description: Papers AcademicDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Petition of Zeta Phi to Sigma TauDates: 1931Container: Box 2
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Description: PhotographsDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Pledge CeremonyDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: The Pyramid of Sigma TauDates: 1929-1933Container: Box 2
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Description: ReportsDates: 1937-1940Container: Box 2
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Description: Roll SheetDates: 1920-1931Container: Box 3
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Engineering -- Societies, etc.
- Greek letter societies -- Wyoming -- Laramie.
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming -- History.
Geographical Names
- Laramie (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
