Phi Beta Kappa Collection
An inventory of its collection at the Syracuse University Archives
Finding aid created by: Anna Smallwood
Date: 2016
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Finding aid created by: Anna Smallwood
Date: 2016
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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 |
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.
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.
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.
Also in the Archives are materials related to Phi Beta Kappa in the Clippings File and Photograph Collection.
Names
Phi Beta Kappa.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.
Subjects
Greek letter societies.
Higher education.
Types of Material
Charters.
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.
Materials are arranged in alphabetical order.
Collection
| Collection | |||||||||||
| Box 2 | Brochures 1997 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Charter September 11, 1895 (oversize) | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Constitution and Bylaws undated | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Correspondence 1932 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Events 1912-2002 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | A Handbook for New Members 1973-1997 (7 booklets) | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | The Insignia of Phi Beta Kappa 1979 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Membership Lists 1905, 1918, 1969, undated | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Men and Days in Phi Beta Kappa 1907 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Minutes from the Annual Meeting 1927 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Secretary's Book 1915-1935 | ||||||||||