Summary |
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| Creator: | Syracuse University Chapter of Sigma Xi |
| Title: | Sigma Xi Records |
| Dates: | 1904-1964 |
| Size: | 2 boxes (2 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | The Sigma Xi Records include correspondence, meeting minutes, lecture programs, and reports related to the founding and activities of Syracuse University's Chapter of Sigma Xi. |
| 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
The Society of the Sigma Xi is a science and engineering honor society founded in 1886 at Cornell University. Its members include dozens of Nobel Laureates, including Albert Einstein, Linus Pauling, James Watson and Francis Crick. The Syracuse University Chapter was chartered in 1906 with sixteen members, all Syracuse University faculty. It endeavored to “promote fellowship between those interested in scientific research, to recognize and encourage the work being done by its members, and to stimulate the interest of everyone in scientific matters.” The Chapter's first president was William H. Metzler, and the first secretary was A.M. Reese. While the charter members were all male, the Chapter later expanded to include female members. Those eligible for membership were graduate students, faculty, and outstanding undergraduate students. Sigma Xi held public lectures by prominent scientists from various fields of scientific research. In 1955, the Chapter established a Sigma Xi award to recognize excellent scientific research. The Chapter later expanded to encompass the greater Syracuse area but ceased activity in 2011.
Scope and Content Note
The Sigma Xi Records contain materials from the 1904 to 1964, from the formation of the Chapter at Syracuse University to its fiftieth anniversary. The collection includes correspondence, meeting minutes, lecture programs, and reports related to the founding and subsequent activities of the Syracuse University's Chapter of Sigma Xi.
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.
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Sigma Xi Records
University Archives,
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Acquisition Information
The Archives has no documentation on the acquisition of the Sigma Xi Records.
Processing Information
Materials were rehoused in acid-free folders and boxes.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Katie Swingly
Date: 2014
Revision history: 2016 - Additional materials added (AES)