Sigma Xi-University of Georgia chapter

Descriptive Summary
Title: Sigma Xi-University of Georgia chapter
Creator: Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. Georgia Chapter
Inclusive Dates: 1930s-1986
Language(s): English
Extent: 2.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Collection Number: UA0126
Repository: University of Georgia Archives

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Collection Description

Biographical/historcal note

Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, was founded in 1886. A non-profit society, its membership consists of approximately 75,000 scientists and engineers who are elected for membership in the Society as a result of either their research achievements or potential. The University of Georgia's own chapter of Sigma Xi began in 1946 with 31 charter members and is one of more than 500 chapters found throughout the world.

Scope and Content

The Sigma Xi collection consists of material dating from the 1930s through 1986. The first series is related to the creation of the Society at UGA in 1946; the second series holds financial records from 1947 to 1980; and the third series has general materials dating from 1960 to 1986.

Organization and Arrangement

The collection has three series: Creation of UGA chapter, finances, and general.

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Administrative Information

Preferred citation note

Sigma Xi-University of Georgia chapter, UA0126, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

General Notes

RG SX

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. UGA Chapter
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1	1	Printed material [other colleges], 1930s-1940s
1	2	President's papers-Eugene Odum [correspondence, etc.], 1942-1944
1	3	Membership list, petitioners and petition for chapter, 1943-1945
1	4	George A. Baitsell-Executive Secretary [correspondence], 1943-1946
1	5	President's papers-Prof. G.H. Boyd [correspondence, etc.], 1944-1946
1	6	Petition-carbon copies, 1945
1	7	Petition-additional material, 1945
1	8	Petition-information [includes correspondence] , 1945
1	9	Material for printer, 1945 October
1	10	Petition-original material, 1945 October
1	11	Science legislation [correspondence, senate bills, memorandums, etc.], 1945-1946
1	12	Invitation to installation program, 1946 May 3
1	13	Installation program [correspondence, etc.], 1946
1	14	University of Georgia faculty [installation program-correspondence, memorandum], 1946
1	15	Installation [correspondence, By Laws], 1946
1	16	Delegates [correspondence], 1946
1	17	[Invitation to initiation banquet], 1947 June 4
1	18	[Handwritten note to Porter Kellam regarding 1940s materials], 1940s
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3	1	Committee on High School science, 1956
3	2	Petitions for membership, 1950-1954
3	3	A petition for the establishment of a chapter of the Society of the Sigma Xi at the University of Georgia, 1945 October
3	4	Election ballots, 1961
3	5	Constitution, circa 1950s
3	6	Current business, 1952-1953
3	7	Dr. Morris-President (correspondence), 1953-1954
3	8	Artifacts (napkins), undated
3	9	Treasurer's report, 1956-1957
3	10	Membership, 1953-1955
3	11	Miscellaneous, 1955-1956
3	12-13	Correspondence, 1947-1952
3	14	Cooper, C.D. (correspondence), 1956-1957
3	15	Foster, John W. (correspondence), 1957-1958
3	16	LaRocca, J.P.-President (correspondence), 1958-1959
3	17	Giddens, Joel-President (correspondence), 1959-1960
3	18	Georgia chapter, 1960-1961
3	19	Eidson, John Dr., the University Center of Georgia, 1954

 

2. Financial
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1	19	Financial ledger, 1947-1972
1	20	Check register, 1966-1971
1	21	Check register, 1971-1977
1	22	Check register, 1977-1980

 

3. General
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2	1	Correspondence, membership and programs, 1960-1965
2	2	Correspondence, membership and programs, 1966-1969
2	3	Correspondence relating to Sigma Xi Excellence in Research Award, 1967
2	4	Correspondence, membership and programs, 1970-1984
2	5	Manual of Procedure , 1985
2	6	Membership listing, 1985-1986
2	7	Sigma Xi network: presidents and secretaries , 1985-1986
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3	20	Information for initiates, 1959-1962
3	21	Sigma Xi and RESA-official information, 1953-1955