Pi Lambda Sigma 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: | Pi Lambda Sigma. |
| Title: | Pi Lambda Sigma Collection |
| Dates: | 1903-1959 |
| Size: | 3 boxes (2.25 linear foot) |
| Abstract: | The Pi Lambda Sigma Collection contains secretary's books, membership records, correspondence and other materials related to its members and ceremonies at Syracuse University. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 |
Pi Lambda Sigma was an honor society for library science founded at Syracuse University in 1903 and was incorporated in 1914. When it was founded, Pi Lambda Sigma was a social fraternity, but it later became an honorary in 1927. Because of some restructuring in the School of Library Science, the honor society became a graduate organization in 1934. It is known for being the oldest library honor society. In 1959, the honorary became affiliated with the national organization Beta Phi Mu, becoming the Pi Lambda Sigma Chapter. Beta Phi Mu at Syracuse University is still active today.
This collection contains materials from its founding in 1903 until it became affiliated with Beta Phi Mu in 1959. In the collection are membership records, signatures from initiates, the original incorporation certificate and initiation materials. Also included are secretary's books, which contain minutes and membership records as well as correspondence dealing with members and its routine business.
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.
The Archives holds additional materials related to Pi Lambda Sigma in the Clippings File.
Names
Beta Phi Mu.
Pi Lambda Sigma.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.
Subjects
Greek letter societies.
Higher education.
Types of Material
Minute books.
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Pi Lambda Sigma Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Syracuse University reference librarian Marion Mullen transferred the majority of materials in this collection to the Archives in 1965.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in archival folders and boxes.
Materials are arranged in alphabetical order.
Collection
| Collection | |||||||||||
| Box 2 | Alumni Membership Cards 1959 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Blue and White Initiation Ribbons undated | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Certificate of Incorporation June 4, 1914 (oversize) | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Clippings 1937-1955 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Constitutions 1934-1935 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Correspondence - Accepting Membership 1945, 1957 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Correspondence - General 1933-1959 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Correspondence - Merger with Beta Phi Mu 1958 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Correspondence - New Members and Initiation Ceremony 1954-1959 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Event Programs 1923 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | History 1935-1938 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Initiation Ceremony Procedures undated | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | List of Members 1903-1938 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Membership Signatures 1935-1959 | ||||||||||
| Box 2 | Membership Signatures and Constitution 1903-1922 | ||||||||||
| Box 3 | Secretary's Book 1909-1917 | ||||||||||
| Box 3 | Secretary's Book 1918-1925 | ||||||||||
| Box 3 | Secretary's Book 1927-1959 | ||||||||||