Phi Alpha Theta, Gamma Upsilon chapter, Bowling Green State University records
Collection Overview
Abstract
Records of the Bowling Green State University chapter of the history professional/honor society Phi Alpha Theta.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-1993
Extent
0.50 Cubic Feet (1 legal size archive box)
Creator
Scope and Contents
This collection includes minutes and bylaws, correspondence, an account ledger and other materials related to the functioning of the BGSU chapter of Phi Alpha Theta. The most comprehensive coverage is for the years 1992 and 1993.
Collection size: 1 legal sized manuscript box (0.50 cubic feet)
Biographical / Historical
The history honorary society Phi Alpha Theta was established in 1921 at the University of Arkansas. The Bowling Green State University, Gamma Upsilon chapter was established on June 5, 1950. Through the years the BGSU chapter has been involved in sponsoring lectures, history prizes, book sales and other events.
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
Processing Information
During processing confidential materials (primarily including students social security numbers and grade information) were removed. Each year to determine eligibility for PAT, interest from students was obtained from members of the history faculty and then a report was generated by the registrar's office on the academic standing of those expressing interest. The originals of all these were destroyed during processing.
- Title
- Guide to the Phi Alpha Theta, Gamma Upsilon chapter, Bowling Green State University records
- Author
- Cindy Radford
- Date
- February 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English