Sigma Xi records
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials from the University of Idaho chapter of Sigma XI as well as materials regarding Sigma XI as a whole. Materials included in this collection mostly consist of books containing the history of Sigma Xi, financial statements, checks, and University of Idaho Chapter membership information.
Dates
- Creation: 1886-1986
Creator
- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society of North America (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Consult Head of Special Collections and Archives on permissions for use.
Biographical / Historical
Sigma Xi was founded in 1886 at Cornell University. Sigma Xi was founded to promote and reward excellence in scientific research. Today Sigma Xi has nearly 60,000 members and over 500 chapters internationally. The University of Idaho Chapter of Sigma Xi was chartered in 1922 and is still functioning today.
Extent
1 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains materials from the University of Idaho chapter of Sigma XI as well as materials regarding Sigma XI as a whole. Materials include financial information, historical information, and various other materials.
Arrangement
Materials organized by subject, the collection contains mainly books and booklets.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials were donated by Joan Parkison of Sigma Xi Universtiy of Idaho on 27 March 1987.
Processing Information
Materials required little reorganization, most objects are books and booklets.
- Title
- Guide to Sigma Xi records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Megan Wood.
- Date
- 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository