Summary |
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| Creator: | Theta Chi Beta. |
| Title: | Theta Chi Beta Collection |
| Dates: | 1915-1990 |
| Size: | 1 box (.5 linear foot) |
| Abstract: | The Theta Chi Beta Collection contains anniversary programs, record books and other materials related to its members and activities at Syracuse University. |
| 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
Theta Chi Beta, an honorary religion society, was founded at Syracuse University in 1915 by Dr. Ismar J. Peritz, a professor of religion at the University. It is the oldest scholastic society in North America dedicated to academic excellence in the study of religion. There were two types of membership throughout Theta Chi Beta's history: "actives" and "honoraries." "Actives" were comprised of undergraduate and graduate students that maintained a high grade point average in religion. "Honoraries" were members of the faculty or local clergy whose academic and scholarship were considered high achieving. Theta Chi Beta still exists today as a religion honor society.
Scope and Content Note
The Theta Chi Beta Collection contains materials that span from 1915 to 1990. Included in the collection are photocopies from the original record books of Theta Chi Beta, materials from the 50th and 75th anniversaries and membership records.
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
The Archives holds additional materials relating to Theta Chi Beta in the Clippings File as well as in the Religion Department Records.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Theta Chi Beta Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
In 1965 and 1966, Dr. D.B. Robertson of the Religion Department lent the original Theta Chi Beta log books to the Archives, who made photocopies in this collection.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in archival folders.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Anna Smallwood
Date: 2016
Revision history: