University of North Dakota Chapter of Sigma Xi Records, 1919-1988

University of North Dakota Chapter of Sigma Xi Records

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Collection Overview

Title: University of North Dakota Chapter of Sigma Xi Records, 1919-1988

ID: OGLMC625

Primary Creator: University of North Dakota Chapter of Sigma Xi (1920-)

Extent: 3.0 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 05/01/1981. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: University of North Dakota - Faculty Organizations

Languages: English

Abstract

1919-; honorary scientific research organization

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The University of North Dakota Chapter of Sigma Xi Records have been divided into eight series:

Series 1: Historical

Series 2: Membership

Series 3: Meeting Minutes

Series 4: Correspondence

Series 5: Committees

Series 6: Awards

Series 7: Miscellaneous

Series 8: National Sigma Si

Eight photographs and slides were separated and placed in the Photograph File Cabinets.

Collection Historical Note

The International Society of the Sigma Xi was founded in 1886 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. The 33rd branch of the organization was chartered at the University of North Dakota in 1919. This research honorary drew its prospective members from instructors, students, and professionals in the sciences, mostly in the fields of biology, biochemistry, chemistry, anatomy, engineering, geology, medicine, psychology and physics. As the organization's motto "Companions in Zealous Research" indicates, both full and associate members strove "to encourage original investigation in science, pure and applied." The most visible representation of this postulation came with the annual granting of two research awards, one to recognize faculty members and one to recognize graduate students. Additionally, the association actively recruited guest lecturers for campus presentations through the society's "National Lectureship Series" and provided demonstrations of UND scientific facilities for local high school students.

Subject/Index Terms

University of North Dakota - Faculty Organizations

Administrative Information

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Accruals: Additional material was deposited by Dr. Francis Jacobs, Professor Emeritus, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, on March 15, 2001 (2001-2492).

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Method: Donation; the material was transferred from the Dr. Bernt L. Wills Papers. Acc.81-745

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). University of North Dakota Chapter of Sigma Xi Records. OGLMC 625, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in May 2014.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Historical ],
[Series 2: Membership],
[Series 3: Meeting Minutes],
[Series 4: Correspondence],
[Series 5: Committees],
[Series 6: Awards],
[Series 7: Miscellaneous],
[Series 8: National Sigma Xi ],
[Photographs :],
[All]

Series 1: Historical

Box 1

Folder 1: Sigma Xi: History, Constitution and By-Laws: 1936
Folder 2: By-Laws of the North Dakota Chapter of Sigma Xi: 1926
Folder 3: "History of the North Dakota Chapter": undated

Box 2

Folder 11: Constitution and By-Laws, 1955-1985
Folder 12: Miscellaneous Historical Documents, 1921-1985

Oversize Folder 1: Charter for the Establishment of the UND Chapter, December 13, 1919

Separated and placed in the Oversize File Cabinets.

Series 2: Membership

Box 1

Folder 4: Membership Diploma for Otto Sandvik (1920) and Mansell Richards (1921)
Folder 5: Membership Lists: 1921-1928
Folder 6: Requests for Membership: 1928, 1931
Folder 7: Nomination and Election Forms: 1932
Folder 8: Nomination and Election Forms: 1933
Folder 9: Nomination and Election Forms: 1934
Folder 10: Nomination Forms: 1935
Folder 11: Nomination Forms: 1936
Folder 12: Membership Dues: 1930-1934
Folder 13: Membership Certificates: 1956-1980
Folder 14: Membership Roster: 1972-1973
Folder 15: Membership Roster: 1974-1975
Folder 16: Membership Roster: 1977-1978
Folder 17: Membership Roster: 1979-1980
Folder 18: Nomination Forms: 1981
Folder 19: Membership Roster: 1981-1982
Folder 20: Nomination Forms: 1982
Folder 21: Nomination Forms: 1983
Folder 22: Membership Roster: 1983-1984
Folder 23: Nomination Forms: 1984
Folder 24: Nomination Forms: 1985
Folder 25: Nomination Forms: 1986
Folder 26: Membership Roster: undated

Box 2

Folder 13: UND Membership, 1956-1965
Folder 14: UND Membership, 1966-1968
Folder 15: UND Membership Billing, 1966-1968
Folder 16: UND Membership, 1970-1971
Folder 17: UND Membership, 1973
Folder 18: UND Membership Nominations, 1957-1986
Folder 19: Graduate Membership Nominations, 1957-1963
Folder 20: Undergraduate Membership Nominations, 1957-1960
Folder 21: Candidates, 1957-1984 12. Initiation, 1955-1979

Series 3: Meeting Minutes

Box 1

Folder 27: Meeting Minutes Ledger: 1920-1932
Folder 28: Meeting Minutes: 1931-1934
Folder 29: Meeting Minutes Ledger: 1952-1976

Box 2

Folder 27: Bound Meeting Minutes, 1932-1952
Folder 28: Meeting Agendas, 1950-1976
Folder 29: Yearly Agendas, 1958-1987

Series 4: Correspondence

Box 1

Folder 30: General Correspondence: 1926-1936
Folder 31: General Correspondence: undated

Box 2

Folder 30: General Correspondence: 1950-1988
Folder 31: Undated Correspondence

Series 5: Committees

Box 2

Folder 23: Admission Committee, 1955-1986
Folder 24: Executive Committee, 1965-1987
Folder 25: Long Range Planning Committee, 1974
Folder 26: Nomination Committee, 1965-1983

Series 6: Awards

Box 2

Folder 1: Faculty Award Nominations: 1971-1975
Folder 2: Faculty Award Nominations: 1976-1977
Folder 3: Faculty Award Nominations: 1978-1979
Folder 32: Research Award Committee, 1969-1975
Folder 33: Research Award Application Forms, 1968-1986
Folder 34: Faculty Research Award Nominations, 1982
Folder 35: Faculty Research Award, 1969-1987
Folder 36: Graduate Research Award Applications, 1973-1977

Box 3

Folder 1: Graduate Research Award Applications, 1977-1985

Series 7: Miscellaneous

Box 2

Folder 4: Newspaper Clippings: 1933
Folder 5: Transcript of Interview with Dr. George Abbott: May 1967

Box 3

Folder 2: Addresses, 1966-1984
Folder 3: Finance, 1955-1987
Folder 4: Guest Lecturers, 1950-1987
Folder 5: High School Visitation, 1975, 1985
Folder 6: Newsletter, 1971-1988

Series 8: National Sigma Xi

Box 2

Folder 6: Sigma Xi Quarterly: 1938-1940
Folder 7: Proceedings of the 81st Annual Meeting: 1980
Folder 8: Proceedings of the 84th Annual Meeting: 1983
Folder 9: Proceedings of the 85th Annual Meeting: 1984
Folder 10: Sigma Xi Handbook: circa 1986

Photographs :

Photograph 1: Growth chart of Sigma Xi
Photograph 2: Origin of the name
Photograph 3: Front and Back of Faculty Research Award Medallion, 1971 (slide)
Photograph 4: University of North Dakota and Sigma Xi Seals (slide)
Photograph 5: Faculty Research Award Certificate, Presented to UND President George Starcher, March 10, 1971
Photograph 6: Faculty Research Award Medallion, Presented to UND President George Starcher, March 10, 1971
Photograph 7: UND Seal, 1971
Photograph 8: Graduate Research Award Plaque, Presented to Richard Frederickson, May 12, 1970

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