Title: Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Beta Zeta Chapter Records, 1951-1984

ID: OGLMC1100

Primary Creator: Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Beta Zeta Chapter (1950-)

Extent: 1.25 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 08/03/1987

Subjects: University of North Dakota - Student Organizations

Languages: English

The Geology Club at the University of North Dakota was organized in 1937. The purposes of the club were to further interest in the field of geology and to provide opportunities for the exchange of ideas. The organization was inactive during World War II, although it reorganized in 1946. The need for another organization with a national affiliation to expedite contact with other geologists was felt, hence, the Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon was chartered October 21, 1950.

Membership was open to any registered student majoring in Geology, Geologic Engineering, or any branch of the earth sciences. Members needed to have completed 17 semester hours in these fields and have a grade point average of 3.0 or greater. According to the bylaws, the final decision on prospective membership was based on “their enthusiasm for the Science; it is deemed important that a candidate for active membership shall have the ability to mingle socially with his fellow man.”

University of North Dakota - Student Organizations

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

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

Acquisition Source: UND Geology Department

Acquisition Method: Donation; 87-1540

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Beta Zeta Chapter Records. OGLMC 1100, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in December 2014.