Guide to the North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Chi Epsilon Honor Fraternity, North Carolina State University Chapter Records, 1948-1978

Collection Number UA 021.439

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Collection Information
Abstract:

The records of North Carolina State University's chapter of the Chi Epsilon Honor Fraternity include correspondence, meeting minutes, photographs, clippings, membership rosters, information on the formation of the chapter, and other general information. Some issues of the national Fraternity newsletter, The Transit are also included. The Chi Epsilon Honor Fraternity was established in 1923, and acts as the national honorary society for undergraduates studying civil engineering.

Students at NC State petitioned to form a chapter in 1948, a granted request designating them as the 23rd chapter of the national organization. The chapter remained active as of 2008.

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Descriptive Summary

Repository

North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center

Creator

Chi Epsilon Honor Fraternity. North Carolina State University Chapter

Title

North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Chi Epsilon Honor Fraternity, North Carolina State University Chapter Records, 1948-1978

Call Number

UA 021.439

Extent

1.25 linear feet, (2 archival boxes, 1 archival half box)

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.

Language of Material

English

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
Acquisitions Information

Transferred by the Chi Epsilon Honor Fraternity. North Carolina State University Chapter
Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Chi Epsilon Honor Fraternity, North Carolina State University Chapter Records, UA 021.439, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Historical Note


The Chi Epsilon National Honor Fraternity was established at the University of Illinois in 1923, to act as an honorary organization for students studying civil engineering. Students at NC State petitioned to form a chapter in 1948, a granted request designating them as the 23rd chapter of the national organization. Two years later (1950), NC State hosted the 11th national meeting (Conclave) of the organization, which took place in Withers Hall, the original engineering building on NC State's campus. The chapter remained active as of 2008.

Scope and Content Note


The records of North Carolina State University's chapter of the Chi Epsilon Honor Fraternity include correspondence, meeting minutes, photographs, clippings, membership rosters, information on the formation of the chapter, and other general information. Some issues of the national Fraternity newsletter, The Transit are also included. Materials range in date from 1948 to 1978.

Organization of the Collection


Materials are divided into two series. The first series, Chapter Records, contains materials created by NCSU's chapter; items are arranged alphabetically and then chronologically therein. The second series, The Transit, contains issues of the national Chi Epsilon newsletter; items are arranged chronologically.

Online Catalog Terms


The following terms have been used to index the guide to the collection in the NCSU Libraries' online catalog.

Corporate Entities

  • Chi Epsilon (U.S.) North Carolina State University Chapter
  • Chi Epsilon (U.S.) Publications
  • North Carolina State University--Students--History

Topics

  • Civil engineering--Research--North Carolina
  • Undergraduates--North Carolina--Greek letter societies
  • Undergraduates--North Carolina--Societies, etc.

Detailed Description of the Collection


  • Series 1: Chapter Records, 1948-1978


    0.75 linear feet (1.5 archival boxes)

    This series contains materials created by NC State's chapter, and primarily reflect the administrative functions of the chapter.

    • Chapter Newsletter, 1950-1958 [UA 021.439 Box 1, Folder 1]
    • Chapter Organizational Guide, undated [UA 021.439 Box 1, Folder 2]
    • Clippings, 1950-1961 [UA 021.439 Box 1, Folder 3]
    • Correspondence, 1948-1960 [UA 021.439 Box 1, Folder 4]
    • Correspondence, 1949-1969 [UA 021.439 Box 1, Folder 5]
    • Correspondence, 1965-1966 [UA 021.439 Box 1, Folder 6]
    • Correspondence, 1966-1967 [UA 021.439 Box 1, Folder 7]
    • Correspondence with National Secretary/Treasurer, 1947-1953 [UA 021.439 Box 1, Folder 8]
    • Eleventh National Conclave (Held at North Carolina State College), 23-25 Feb. 1950 [UA 021.439 Box 1, Folder 9]
    • Formation of the Chapter, 1948 [UA 021.439 Box 1, Folder 10]
    • Honorary Members, 1957-1965 [UA 021.439 Box 1, Folder 11]
    • General Information, 1950-1978 [UA 021.439 Box 1, Folder 12]
    • Meeting Minutes, 1948-1975 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 1]
    • Petition to Form Chapter, 1 Mar. 1948 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 6]
    • Photographs, 1951-1958 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 2]
    • "Procedure Examination" Committee Report, May 1969 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 3]
    • Richard Craig Death, 1976 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 4]
    • Submissions for The Transit Newsletter, 1949-1963 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 5]

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  • Series 2:The Transit, 1950-1975


    0.5 linear feet (1 archival box)

    This series contains issues of the national Fraternity's publication; articles on activities at NC State's chapter can be found in these issues.

    • The Transit Vol. 22, No. 2, Fall 1950 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 7]
    • The Transit Vol. 23, No. 1-2, Spring-Fall 1951 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 8]
    • The Transit Vol. 25, No. 2, Fall 1953 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 9]
    • The Transit Vol. 26, No. 1-2, Spring-Fall 1954 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 10]
    • The Transit Vol. 32, 1960 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 11]
    • The Transit Vol. 35, No. 1, Spring 1963 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 12]
    • The Transit Vol. 36, No. 1-2, Spring-Fall 1964 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 13]
    • The Transit Vol. 38, No. 2, Fall 1966 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 14]
    • The Transit Vol. 39, No. 2, Fall 1967 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 15]
    • The Transit Vol. 40, No. 2, Fall 1968 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 16]
    • The Transit Vol. 43, No. 1, Spring 1971 [UA 021.439 Box 2, Folder 17]
    • The Transit Vol. 44, 1972 [UA 021.439 Half Box 3, Folder 1]
    • The Transit Vol. 46, No. 1, Spring 1974 [UA 021.439 Half Box 3, Folder 2]
    • The Transit Vol. 47, No. 1, Spring 1975 [UA 021.439 Half Box 3, Folder 3]

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