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Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Membership Shingle

 Collection
Identifier: MG 5751

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a single membership shingle: a plain white card measuring 6¼ inches wide by 8½ inches high. The Beta Theta Pi fraternity’s coat of arms is engraved in the center of the upper portion of the shingle. The member’s full name, James Wilson Gwinn, and the date of his initiation, September 14, 1914, are handwritten in ink in the middle. The Gamma Gamma Chapter Seal is imprinted in red wax on the bottom left corner of the shingle.

Dates

  • Creation: 1914

Language of Materials

This collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The manuscript group is open to the public. Researchers must use the collection in accordance with the policies of the University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives.

Historical Note

James Wilson Gwinn attended the University of Idaho in Moscow from 1908 to 1911 when he was graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering. As a student, Gwinn participated in extracurricular activities and was a member of Theta Mu Epsilon, a local fraternity.

According to the donor of the shingle, Gwinn’s grandson Bruce E. Perkins, Beta Theta Pi, a national fraternity, awarded membership shingles to members of Theta Mu Epsilon in 1914 when they decided to join the Beta Theta Pi organization.

Extent

1 item

Abstract

Membership shingle awarded to James Wilson Gwinn, Gamma Gamma chapter, Beta Theta Pi fraternity, University of Idaho.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bruce E. Perkins donated the shingle to Special Collections and Archives via J. Gary Post in June 2012.

Title
Guide to the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Membership Shingle1914
Author
Finding aid prepared by Julie Monroe
Date
© June 2012
Description rules
Finding Aid Based On Dacs ( Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latn
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository