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Phi Sigma Society, Lambda Chapter (The University of Montana) Records, 1921-1966
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Phi Sigma Society, Lambda Chapter (The University of Montana)
- Title
- Phi Sigma Society, Lambda Chapter (The University of Montana) Records
- Dates
- 1921-1966 (inclusive)19211966
- Quantity
- 2.75 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 594
- Summary
- The collection contains the records of the Phi Sigma Society, Lambda Chapter of The University of Montana, from its inception until the mid-1960s, probably when the society became inactive.
- Repository
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University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu - Access Restrictions
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Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula. Materials in Box 5 contain student grade information and are restricted.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Phi Sigma Society is an honorary society in the Biological Sciences, including the studies of Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Geology, Bacteriology, Anthropology, and many other fields. The University of Montana’s Lambda Chapter was chartered in 1921, due to the efforts of Professor Morton J. Elrod, first chair of the science department. Other charter members included Dr. Jessie M. Bierman, the noted pediatrician, and Dr. Joseph E. Kirwood, an early University of Montana professor.
The Phi Sigma Society, Lambda Chapter (University of Montana) probably became inactive in the mid-1960s.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains the records of the Phi Sigma Society, Lambda Chapter of the University of Montana, from its inception until the mid-1960s, probably when the society became inactive. Included are records of membership, meeting minutes, finances, and publications from the national organization of the Phi Sigma Society. Part of the collection contains petitions for charters that were received from colleges and universities across the country.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright is not held by The University of Montana
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number], Phi Sigma Society, Lambda Chapter (The University of Montana), Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Faculty and student membership, notebook | 1921-1927 |
| 1/2 | Minutes | 1921-1929 |
| 1/3 | Minutes | 1929-1935 |
| 1/4 | Membership, minutes, correspondence | 1934-1963 |
| 1/5 | Phi Sigma Society, Lambda Chapter (University of Montana), writings and miscellaneous | 1941-1964 |
| 1/6 | Certificates | 1942-1953 |
| 1/7 | Receipts | 1932-1964 |
| 1/8 | Financial statements | 1932-1963 |
| 1/9 | Phi Sigma Society Constitution and By-Laws | 1959 |
| 1/10 | Miscellaneous | 1963 |
| 2/1 | General correspondence | 1930-1964 |
| 2/2 | Phi Sigma Society National Council Bulletins | 1928-1963 |
| 2/3 | Phi Sigma, Proceedings of General Meeting | 1937-1954 |
| 2/4 | Phi Sigma, University petitions for charters | 1929-1930 and undated |
| 2/5 | Phi Sigma, University petitions for charters | 1930-1938 |
| 2/6 | Phi Sigma Society, University petitions for charters | 1941-1964 |
| 2/7 | Phi Sigma Society, University petitions for charters | undated |
| 3/1 | Biology Songs | 1945 and undated |
| 3/2 | The Biologist | 1954-1963 |
| Box | ||
| 4 | Phi Sigma Society, Lambda Chapter (University of Montana) member cards, A-Z | 1927-1962 |
| 4 | Rubber stamp with Phi Sigma Society symbol | undated |
| 5 | Phi Sigma Society, Lambda Chapter
Membership Record
Restricted due to member grade information
|
1926-1966 |
| 5 | College of William and Mary, Biology Club Petition for Charter | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Biology--Montana -- Missoula--Societies, etc.
- Greek letter societies -- Montana--Missoula
Corporate Names
- University of Montana-Missoula--Societies, etc.
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Phi Sigma Society
Finding aid prepared by Jennifer
Rusk
2004
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