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Sigma Xi records, 1886-1986

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society of North America
Title
Sigma Xi records
Dates
1886-1986 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 cubic feet
Collection Number
UG 129
Summary
This collection contains materials from the University of Idaho chapter of Sigma XI as well as materials regarding Sigma XI as a whole. Materials include financial information, historical information, and various other materials.
Repository
University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Sigma Xi was founded in 1886 at Cornell University. Sigma Xi was founded to promote and reward excellence in scientific research. Today Sigma Xi has nearly 60,000 members and over 500 chapters internationally. The University of Idaho Chapter of Sigma Xi was chartered in 1922 and is still functioning today.

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Content Description

This collection contains materials from the University of Idaho chapter of Sigma XI as well as materials regarding Sigma XI as a whole. Materials included in this collection mostly consist of books containing the history of Sigma Xi, financial statements, checks, and University of Idaho Chapter membership information.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Consult Head of Special Collections and Archives on permissions for use.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Materials organized by subject, the collection contains mainly books and booklets.

Processing Note

Materials required little reorganization, most objects are books and booklets. 

Acquisition Information

Materials were donated by Joan Parkison of Sigma Xi Universtiy of Idaho on 27 March 1987.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Series 1:

    • Description: First Trust & Savings Bank
      1 item : **Materials may be restricted** Binder with cashed checks
      Dates: 1956-1957
      Container: Box 1, Object 1
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    • Description: First Security Bank
      1 item : **Materials may be restricted** Binder with cashed checks
      Dates: 1945-1969
      Container: Box 1, Object 2
      Location: Series 1:
    • Description: RM Checks
      1 item : **Materials may be restricted** Binder with cashed checks
      Dates: 1969-1972
      Container: Box 1, Object 3
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    • Description: Sigma XI Quarter Century Record and History
      1 item : Booklet
      Dates: 1886-1911
      Container: Box 1, Object 4
      Location: Series 1:
    • Description: Sigma XI Half Century Record and History
      1 item : Booklet
      Dates: 1886-1936
      Container: Box 1, Object 5
      Location: Series 1:
    • Description: Sigma XI Half Century Record and History
      1 item : Book
      Dates: 1886-1936
      Container: Box 1, Object 6
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    • Description: Sigma XI Half Century Record and History
      1 item : Book
      Dates: 1886-1936
      Container: Box 1, Object 7
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    • Description: Sigma XI Minutes & Correspondence
      1 item : Journal
      Dates: 1915-1922
      Container: Box 1, Object 8
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    • Description: Sigma XI Idaho Chapter Journal
      1 item : Journal of bookkeeping/finances
      Dates: 1934-1961
      Container: Box 1, Object 9
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    • Description: Sigma XI, The Scientific Research Society Centennial Annual Meeting
      1 item : Booklet
      Dates: 1986
      Container: Box 1, Object 10
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    • Description: 1986 Centennial Annual Meeting List of Delegates
      1 item : Booklet
      Dates: 1986
      Container: Box 1, Object 11
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    • Description: A New Agenda For Science Preliminary Report
      1 item : Booklet
      Dates: 1886-1986
      Container: Box 1, Object 12
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    • Description: Sigms XI Pamphlets
      8 items : Papers
      Dates: 1886-1986
      Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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    • Description: Sigma XI Banquet Materials
      22 items : Papers
      Dates: 1886-1986
      Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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    • Description: Sigma XI Minutes
      44 items : Papers
      Dates: 1922-1924
      Container: Box 1, Folder 15
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    • Description: Bylaws - Master file
      10 items : Papers
      Dates: 1922-1959
      Container: Box 1, Folder 16
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    • Description: Extension - G-J - Idoings
      7 items : Papers
      Dates: 1935
      Container: Box 1, Folder 17
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    • Description: Checks
      1 item : **Materials may be restricted** Blank and filled out checks
      Dates: 1952-1955
      Container: Box 1, Object 18
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    • Description: Checks
      1 item : **Materials may be restricted** Blank and filled out checks
      Dates: 1951
      Container: Box 1, Object 19
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    • Description: Checks
      1 item : **Materials may be restricted** filled out checks
      Dates: 1948-1951
      Container: Box 1, Object 20
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    • Description: Checks
      1 item : **Materials may be restricted** filled out checks
      Dates: 1950-1951
      Container: Box 1, Object 21
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Subject Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Finance
  • Greek letter societies

Finding aid prepared by Megan Wood.
2024

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