Epsilon Sigma Phi is an organization of Extension workers, those who work for land-grant universities and spread research-based knowledge to help people improve their lives. The first chapter was organized in Bozeman, Montana on January 11, 1927 and just two days later the Beta Chapter was chartered at Washington State College. The organization is "dedicated to fostering a standard of excellence in the Extension System and developing Extension profession and professionalism." The Beta Chapter became inactive in the mid-to-late 1980s.
This collection contains records of the Washington State University chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi beginning with its founding in 1927. The collection includes correspondence, member lists and information, historical sketches, and newspaper clippings and photographs related to the organization, chapter, and members.
Preliminary Inventory:
Box 1:
Box of active member cards. box of retiree cards, membership book, including photographs and biographical information (1927-1946).
Membership book (A-L) including photographs and biographical information; survey of extension worker educational background versus salary (1952); correspondence, both internal and external, in folders labeled by year (1955-1988); brochures advertising Epsilon Sigma Phi; information regarding Retirement FAIR (Fund for Assuring an Independent Retirement); membership lists (1958-1964); retirees and life members; list of chapter officers (1927-1983 and 1936-1960); duties of officers; history of Epsilon Sigma Phi; budget statements of Beta Chapter (1973-1982); Constitution and By-laws of Epsilon Sigma Phi; Constitution and By-laws of Beta Chapter (1979); Epsilon Sigma Phi ceremony procedures; Beta Chapter member awards records; information sheets for members, including some photographs.
Box 2:
Membership book (K-Z); information about deceased and inactive chapter members (binder); framed copy of "Extension Worker's Creed" (oversize).
This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.
This collection is open and available for research use.
Copyright restrictions may apply.
[Item description]
Preliminary Guide to the Epsilon Sigma Phi (Beta Chapter) Records, 1952-1986 (MS.1989.60)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
The Beta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 1989 (MS-1989-60).
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