Contents
Collection Overview
Administrative Information
Historical Note
Scope and Contents of the Collection
SERIES I. MINUTES AND OFFICIAL RECORDS
SERIES II. CORRESPONDENCE
SERIES III. ACTIVITIES
SERIES IV. ARTIFACTS
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Sigma Xi Records 1934-ongoing
Finding Aid
Finding aid prepared by Amanda Lineweber.
2010
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Creator:
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Sigma Xi |
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Title:
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Sigma Xi Records |
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Dates:
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1934-[ongoing] |
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Abstract:
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The Sigma Xi records contain correspondence, minutes, programs, and committee records.
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Extent:
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8 boxes(2 linear ft.) |
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Language:
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English |
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Identification:
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RG 50 |
The Sigma Xi records were donated over a period of time to the Smith College Archives from a variety of sources.
Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection:
Sigma Xi Records, Box #, Smith College Archives.
The records are open for research according to the regulations of the Smith College Archives without any additional restrictions.
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the documents must be requested from the Smith College Archives. Smith College owns copyright to any published material relating to college events and activities. Provenance and copyright ownership of other materials is unknown and researchers are responsible for determining any question of copyright.
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The Sigma Xi chapter of Smith College was granted its charter on December 28, 1934, the first charter ever granted to a women's institution. Throughout its history the chapter has undertaken many programs designed to encourage and support scientific research at Smith, both amongst its undergraduate students and its faculty. These programs include: a house academic competition, lecture series, participation in national meetings, and research and conference support. The chapter also nominates and elects new members each spring.
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The Sigma Xi records are very thorough, encompassing correspondence dating from 1931 to present, minutes and records from 1934 to present, membership lists from 1931 to present, and initiation programs from 1938 to present. The correspondence is mostly concerned with lectures, membership, and national Sigma Xi topics such as grant allocation.
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SERIES I. MINUTES AND OFFICIAL RECORDS
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History of the Smith College Chapter
1936
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By-Laws of the Smith College Chapter
1937-90
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Petition for Charter - Faculty Publications
1930-34
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Petition for Establishment of Smith Chapter
1931-35
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Installation of the Chapter
1935
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Minutes and Records
1934-53
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Box
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Minutes and Records
1953-85
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Box
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Minutes and Records
1985-ongoing
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Elected Officers
1966-2006
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President's Reports
1935, 1940
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Secretary's Notebooks and Reports
1935-77
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Treasurer's Reports
1953-84
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Admissions Committee
1938-60
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Executive Committee
1935-52
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Membership Committee
1940-62
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Membership Committee: Certificates
1953-82
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Membership Committee: Membership Lists
1931-ongoing
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Membership Committee: Roll of Members
1935-80
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Membership Certificate Order Forms
1964-78
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Membership Data Cards
1935-68
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Box
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Nominating Committee
1936-84
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Nominating Committee: Nomination Forms
1970-71
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Nominating Committee: Nomination Forms
1972-91
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Initiation Information
1970, n.d.
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Initiation Ceremony
1958-85
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Initiation Correspondence
1944-78
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Initiation Procedures
1945-63
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Initiation Programs
1938-92
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SERIES II. CORRESPONDENCE
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Correspondence
1930-ongoing
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SERIES III. ACTIVITIES
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Anniversary (semi-centennial celebration)
1936
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Annual Meeting (National) ( 3 folders)
1984-88
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Awards - House Award Certificate
n.d.
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Awards - Special Research Awards
1932-34
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Awards - House Plaque
1939-63
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Caen University Letter of Appreciation for Gift
1946
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Certificates of Recognition from National Committee on Qualifications and Membership
1997-2007
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Committee on Long Range Planning National Committee Meeting at Smith College
1985
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Connecticut Valley Student Scientific Conference
1953-56
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Forum on Global Change and Our Common Future
1989
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Lectures (3 folders)
1935-96
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Luncheon Lectures
1940, 1977-85
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National Lectures
1986-90
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National Sigma Xi Information
1944, 1970
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Newspaper Articles
1935-95
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Proposed Merger of Sigma Xi and RESA
1949-53
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Publications - General
1936-95
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Publications - Smith
1937-49
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Student Subsidies for Conference Travel
1989
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SERIES IV. ARTIFACTS
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Robert's Rules of Order, revised
1950
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2 die cut logos
1959, n.d.
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Award plaque, oversized
n.d.
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