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Access to this collection is unrestricted with the exception of select files noted below. Researchers seeking access to these materials should contact the head of Special Collections and Archives.
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Summary
- Abstract:
- The Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Alpha Chapter Records contain documents related to the formation and activities of the Alpha Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at the University at Albany.
- Extent:
- 1.2 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Alpha Chapter Records, 1940-1992. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Alpha Chapter Records).
Background
- Scope and Content:
The bulk of the Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Alpha Chapter Records are in the form of memos, correspondence, reports, printed material, and notes related to the University's applications to form a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa: first in 1950, again in 1970, and finally, successfully, in 1973. There are also similar materials on the formation of the Alpha Alpha chapter in 1973-1974 including the adoption of bylaws and installation ceremony. The rest of the records reflect the chapter's later activities. Chief among these are memos and publicity surrounding the arrangements for a Phi Beta Kappa visiting scholar; information about the students selected to Phi Beta Kappa each year; and contracts, programs, and photographs of initiation ceremonies.
- Biographical / Historical:
Phi Beta Kappa is an academic honor society founded at the College of William and Mary in 1776, created to promote excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Administration and faculty at the University at Albany applied several times for a chapter; in 1973 this application was finally approved, and the Alpha Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa was formed.
- Acquisition information:
- All items in this manuscript group were donated to the University Libraries, M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, by the Alpha Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. A further accession was received in August 2006
- Processing information:
Processed in 2013 by Kimberly Gianfrancesco.
- Arrangement:
The collection is organized into the following series:
Both series are arranged chronologically.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Subjects
- Subjects:
- Greek letter societies
Learned institutions and societies
Initiations (into trades, societies, etc.)
Contracts
Correspondence
Memorandums
Photographs
Programs (documents) - Names:
- Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa. Alpha Alpha of New York (State University of New York at Albany)
State University of New York at Albany - Places:
- Albany (N.Y.)
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Using These Materials
- ACCESS:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Access to this collection is unrestricted with the exception of select files noted below. Researchers seeking access to these materials should contact the head of Special Collections and Archives.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Alpha Chapter Records, 1940-1992. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Alpha Chapter Records).