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Sigma Xi Honorary Society charter
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Sigma Xi Honorary Society charter | |
| Creator: Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. Georgia Chapter | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1946 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 oversize_folders 1 charter | |
| Collection Number: ms240 | |
| Repository: University of Georgia Archives | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Sigma Xi (Xi is pronounced with a "Z" sound-"Zi"-as in "xylophone") was founded in 1886 to honor excellence in scientific investigation and encourage a sense of companionship and cooperation among researchers in all fields of science and engineering. The Greek letters "sigma" and "xi" form the acronym of the Society's motto, "Spoudon Xynones," which translates as "Companions in Zealous Research."
Scope and Content
The collection consists of the Charter of the Georgia Chapter of Sigma Xi, an honorary society in science at the University of Georgia, granted in 1946. The Charter, signed by Harlow Shapley, President, and George Alfred Baitsell, Executive Secretary of the National Society, contains the names of the charter members and charter associate members.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Sigma Xi Honorary Society charter, ms240, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2019.