SICSIC, Bowling Green State University, records

Collection

Identifier: UA-0040

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

Records of a secret spirit society at Bowling Green State University.

Dates

Creation: 1950-2006

Extent

1.25 Cubic Feet (3 letter size archive boxes and 1 half legal size archive box)

Creator

SICSIC. Bowling Green, Ohio (Organization)

Scope and Contents

This collection includes meeting minutes, correspondence, some financial information, and subject files. These records document many aspects of SICSIC's history including alumni breakfasts held during homecoming in the 1980s and 1990s. Also included are some photographs.

Collection size: 3 letter size archive boxes and 1 half legal size archive box (1.25 cubic feet).

Biographical / Historical

SICSIC was born on October 5, 1946 in the middle of the night in the office of BGSU President Frank Prout. It was conceived as a way to boost school spirit and good will. Since its inception, SICSIC has been composed of 6 members -- two seniors, two juniors, and two sophomores. Members have always worn masks to conceal their identities, which are only known to a select few on campus. Each year there is a senior reveal event where the graduating members are made known. Two new members are selected each year from the freshman class to carry on SICSIC's traditions.

SICSIC activities include posting booster signs across campus, with their trademark slogan "SICSIC sez". At first their activities were done in the middle of the night so as not to be seen. In more recent years, along with the adoption of Halloween-type plastic masks rather than ski masks, SICSIC members are seen in public more often, such as at sporting events where they help cheer on the Falcons.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

Materials in English

Additional Description

Related Materials

In addition to the materials in this collection, the Center for Archival Collections has a scrapbook from SICSIC (MMS 1778) which covers its history, constitution, correspondence, photographs, and news clippings from 1946-1986. Also available is pOG 4038 - a published history of the organization, written by one of the original SICSIC members, James Limbacher.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Immediate source of acquisition is unknown, but is suspected to be (at least for some of the materials) the administrative office in charge of and/or advisor to SICSIC