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Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Fraternity. Records, 1921-2014

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RG12-24

Scope and Contents

The records include minutes, records relating to the 25th and 75th anniversary celebrations and printed materials. The minute book contains minutes from 1921 to1952, membership information from 1921-1947, and financial records, 1950-1952. The materials for the 25th Anniversary include letters from former fraternity members, a financial report, and a program while the 75th anniversary materials include a program and printed history of Sigma Pi Sigma. The printed material includes examples of letterhead, flyers, copies of informational booklets (1946, 1962, 1967) and the constitutions of Sigma Pi Sigma and the Society of Physics Students.

Dates

  • Creation: 1921

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Sigma Pi Sigma is a National Honorary Society for Physics founded at Davidson on December 11, 1921. Originally a local organization, the second chapter was established at Duke University in 1925. In 1996 there were 460 active chapters with a total membership of 75,000.

Extent

4.00 folders (4 folders)

Language

English

Physical Location

C2.7

Immediate Source of Acquisition

96-189 - Materials donated by L. Cain

Related Materials

Dean of Students' Office

Subject

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the College Archives Repository