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Descriptive Summary

Biographical Sketch

Scope and Content

Restrictions

Index Terms

Related Material

Administrative Information

Description of Series

Manuscripts

Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University

Phi Alpha Theta:

An Inventory of Its Records, 1952-1991, at the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library



Descriptive Summary

CreatorPhi Alpha Theta
Title:Phi Alpha Theta Records,
Dates:1952-1991
Abstract:The collection the records of the Zeta Iota Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta at Texas Tech University.
Collection #U 139.1
Quantity:2 Boxes (2.0 linear foot)
LanguageEnglish.
Repository:Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University

Biographical Sketch

Phi Alpha Theta, the International Honor Society in History, was created in 1921 at the University of Arkansas. Seeking to bring together students, teachers, and writers of History, Phi Alpha Theta is a professional society whose purpose is to promote the study of history through good teaching, publication, research, and interactions among historians. Publications put out by the society include The Historian, a historical quarterly is which prints articles by members as well also numerous reviews of scholarly books and news of historical activities, and The News Letter, which is published three times per year and carries articles covering current activities and awards of the Society.

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Scope and Content

This collection documents the activities of the Zeta Iota Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta. Included are membership forms, correspondence, financial information, and newsletters.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

Open for Research

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Index Terms

The subject headings used by the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library are derived from the Library of Congress and/or locally developed.
Subjects (Organizations)
Phi Alpha Theta
Texas Tech University--Societies, etc.
Texas Tech University--Student--Social life and customs
Subjects (Places
Lubbock (Tex.)
Subjects
Education--Societies
Greek letter societies--Texas--Lubbock

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Related Material

Chester C. Jaynes oral history interview [sound recording], 1975

Ernest Wallace oral history interview - Phi Alpha Theta spring banquet [sound recording], 1975

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Phi Alpha Theta Records, 1952-1991, Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

Acquisition

Collection accession #(s):
1992-0068-B

Gifts, 1980-1992

Processed by

Kent Bowersock, October 2006

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Collection Inventory

 

Manuscripts

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11Admitted Students, Spring, 1991
2Anniversary Convention, 1985
3Annual Banquet, 1989
4Applications, 1975
5Applications, 1990
6Awards Banquet, 1986
7Awards Banquet, 1987
8Awards Banquet, 1988
9Best Chapter Awards, 1974-1977
10Book Sale, 1971-1976
11Completed Membership Forms, 1984-1985
12Completed Membership Forms, undated
13Conference, 1970-1971 and undated
14Constitutions, 1952-1970 and undated
15Convention, 1970-1976
16Correspondence, 1959-1975 and undated
17Correspondence, 1963-1976
18Correspondence: Book Sale, 1968-1976
19Correspondence: Campus, 1984-1985
20Correspondence: From University Offices, 1955-1977
21Correspondence: Letters received from the national office, 1957-1976
22Correspondence: National Convention, 1983-1988
23Correspondence: National Headquarters, 1986-1987
24Correspondence: Received from other chapters, 1960-1976
25Correspondence: Sent to other chapters, 1960-1976
26Correspondence: Sent to university offices, 1958-1974
27Correspondence: With new Phi Alpha Theta chapters, 1957-1959
28Departmental Mailing List, undated
29Faculty Membership, 1972
30Financial Material: Receipts, 1957-1973
31Financial Material: Vouchers, 1970-1976
32Financial Papers: Budget, 1988-1989
33Financial Papers: Receipts and Vouchers, 1957-1970 and undated
34Financial Papers: Student Association, 1985-1988
35Financial Papers: Student Association, 1987-1989
36Financial Papers: Student Associates, 1986-1987
37General Organizational Information, undated
38Holley Scholarship, 1973-1978
39Information on Applications, 1987
40Initiations and Rosters, 1957-1967 and undated
41Initiations and meetings, 1986-1987
42International Convention, 1968
43International Convention, 1973-1975
44Ledger Sheets, 1962-1972
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21Membership Cards, 1974-1981
2Membership Certificates and Cards, 1958-1974
3Membership Dues, 1967
4Membership Lists, 1962-1975
5Membership Lists, 1971-1980 and undated
6National Bulletins, Notices, Announcements, and Memorandums, 1957-1970 and undated
7National Bulletins, Notices, Announcements, and Memorandums, 1971-1973
8National Headquarters, 1986-1988
9Newsletter, 1973-1975
10Newsletter, 1973-1975
11Newsletters, 1984
12Newsletter, February, 1985
13Officer’s Handbook (4 copies), 1954-1970
14Outstanding Undergraduate, Graduate, and Faculty Awards, 1972-1976
15Part Time Instructors and Teaching Assistants Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, 1972-1975
16Personal Membership Record Cards, 1957-1967
17Personal Membership Record Cards, 1957-1973
18Petition for new Chapter, 19675-1979
19Petitions for New Chapters (folder 1 of 2), 1959-1975 and undated
20Petitions for New Chapters (folder 2 of 2), 1959-1975 and undated
21Phi Alpha Theta regional Meeting, 1970 and undated

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