Sigma Xi Records, 1968-1976
Collection context
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Summary
- Creator:
- Society of the Sigma Xi
- Abstract:
- This collections contains records on the founding of the SUNY Albany Chapter of Sigma Xi and its early years.
- Extent:
- 0.17 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
- Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Sigma Xi Records, 1968-1976. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Sigma Xi Records).
Background
- Scope and content:
- The collection is made up of a formal petition for establishment of the chapter, copies of posters and articles on the chapter's establishment and correspondence files.
- Biographical / historical:
- Sigma Xi is an academic honor society, originally founded at Cornell University in 1886. The Albany chapter of the Society was founded as a club in 1943; the club became a fully affiliated chapter with the national Sigma Xi organization in 1970.
- Acquisition information:
- All items in this collection were transferred to the University Libraries, M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives.
- Processing information:
- Processed in 2019 by Miles Lawlor.
- Arrangement:
- Collection was maintained in the original order after it was transferred.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Indexed terms
- Local Topics:
- UAlbany Student Groups
Using these materials
- Access:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- Restrictions:
- Access to this collection is unrestrcited
- Rights and Permissions:
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- Preferred citation:
- Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Sigma Xi Records, 1968-1976. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Sigma Xi Records).