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Sigma Xi Records, 1932-2001

By Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Nielsen.

Collection Overview

Title: Sigma Xi Records, 1932-2001

Predominant Dates: 1932-1937

ID: MSS SigmaXi

Primary Creator: Oregon State College. Sigma Xi Club

Extent: 0.1 cubic feet. More info below.

Languages of Materials: English [eng]

Abstract

The Sigma Xi Records document the activities and programs of the Oregon State University chapter of this scientific research society and include summaries of the status of scientific research at Oregon State University in the 1930s and 1960s.

Scope and Content Notes

The Sigma Xi Records primarily document the actvities of the Sigma Xi Club at Oregon State College in the 1930s leading up to the designation of the club as chapter of the national Society of the Sigma Xi in 1937. The records include correspondence and clippings regarding the organization's activities and members as well as petitions to the national organization. The 1934 petition includes extensive documentation of the research program and activities at Oregon State College and biographical information, including lists of publications, for the chapter members.

The records also include reports of the Society of Sigma Xi Research Committee for 1963 and 1965, which outline the status of research program at Oregon State University, and an announcement of the 2001 Sigma Xi Winter Lecture.

Biographical / Historical Notes

The Sigma Xi Club was founded at Oregon State College in 1922 and became a chapter of the national Society of the Sigma Xi in 1937, with a membership of more than 80 faculty. The mission includes promotion of scientific research and honoring scientific achievement.

Administrative Information

More Extent Information: 1 box

Statement on Access: Collection is open for research.

Related Materials: Other materials pertaining to Sigma Xi as well as the research programs and activities at Oregon State University are available in the Science Research Institute Records (RG 014), Graduate School Records (RG 016), College of Science Records (RG 024), Department of Physics Records (RG 037), Research Office Records (RG 170), and the Roy A. Young Papers (MSS YoungRA).

Preferred Citation: Sigma Xi Records (MSS SigmaXi), Oregon State University  Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.

Creators

Oregon State College. Sigma Xi Club
Society of the Sigma Xi. Oregon State College Chapter
Society of the Sigma Xi. Oregon State University Chapter

People, Places, and Topics

Clubs--Oregon--Corvallis.
Greek letter societies--Oregon--Corvallis.
History of Science
Oregon State College--Faculty.
Oregon State College--Research.
Oregon State College--Societies, etc.
Oregon State College. Sigma Xi Club
Oregon State University--Research.
Society of the Sigma Xi. Oregon State College Chapter
Society of the Sigma Xi. Oregon State University Chapter
Universities and colleges--Research--Oregon--Corvallis.
University History


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