Summary |
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| Creator: | Phi Beta Kappa. |
| Title: | Phi Beta Kappa Collection |
| Dates: | 1895-2002 |
| Size: | 2 boxes (2 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | The Phi Beta Kappa Collection contains publications, event invitations and programs, minutes, and its original charter. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives |
Historical Note
Phi Beta Kappa is the national honor society for undergraduates in the liberal arts and sciences. Kappa of New York Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa began at Syracuse University on September 11 1895, when the charter was issued to the chapter after faculty from the College of Liberal Arts (College of Arts and Sciences) petitioned to the national board of Phi Beta Kappa. Charter members include Chancellor James R. Day, Professor Wellesley P. Coddington, Professor Edgar A. Emens, Professor Ernest N. Pattee, and Professor Edgar C. Morris. The faculty had sent in applications to Phi Beta Kappa prior to 1895, but those applications were denied. They officially elected officers on February 10, 1896 and five days later, the constitution and bylaws were adapted. Phi Beta Kappa at Syracuse University continues to initiate members and is still active on campus.
Scope and Content Note
The collection spans from 1895 to 2002 and includes materials related to the activities, members and history of Kappa of New York Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Included in the collection is a secretary's book, which contains a copy of the constitution and minutes from meetings. Also in the collection are event programs, constitutions and publications from the honorary society. Additionally, the original charter presented to the charter members is in this collection.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Related Material
Also in the Archives are materials related to Phi Beta Kappa in the Clippings File and Photograph Collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Phi Beta Kappa Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
The School of Education transferred most of the collection materials to the Archives in 2004.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in archival folders and boxes.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Anna Smallwood
Date: 2016
Revision history: