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]

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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