North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Sigma Pi Fraternity, Rho Chapter Records
UA 021.494
Special Collections Research Center
4.25 Linear feet
1921-1985
The records of the Rho Chapter (North Carolina State University's chapter) of the Sigma Pi Fraternity include their by-laws, correspondence, meeting minutes, membership records, pledge information, a scrapbook, and other general information on the chapters, its members, and its activities. This subgroup also contains materials distributed to the Rho Chapter by the Sigma Pi national office, including pledge manuals, convocation information, publications, and other general information. The Sigma Pi Fraternity was established in 1897 to promote scholarship and character while helping young men to develop leadership qualities and build lasting friendships.
North Carolina State College (University) was granted a chapter (the Rho Chapter) in the Sigma Pi Fraternity in May of 1921, composed of the brothers of the former Sigma Chi Gamma Fraternity on NC State's campus. As of 2008, the Rho Chapter remained active at NC State, and was the fifth oldest chapter of the Sigma Pi Fraternity to be in continuous existence.
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6 archival boxes, 1 archival half box, 1 flat box
Restrictions to Access
Collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
Acquisitions Information
Transferred by the Sigma Pi Fraternity, Rho Chapter
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Student and Other Organizations, Sigma Pi Fraternity, Rho Chapter Records, UA 021.494, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Processing Information note
Processed by Cate Putirskis,
2008 August
Encoded by Cate Putirskis,
2008 August
Confidentiality Notice
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Historical Note
The Sigma Pi Fraternity was established in 1897 at Vincennes University in Indiana. The fraternity is an all-male, social organization, whose purpose is to promote scholarship and character while helping young men to develop leadership qualities and build lasting friendships. North Carolina State College (University) was granted a chapter (the Rho Chapter) in the Sigma Pi Fraternity in May of 1921, composed of the brothers of the former Sigma Chi Gamma Fraternity on NC State's campus. As of 2008, the Rho Chapter remained active at NC State, and was the fifth oldest chapter of the Sigma Pi Fraternity to be in continuous existence.
Scope and Content Note
The records of the Rho Chapter (North Carolina State University's chapter) of the Sigma Pi Fraternity include their by-laws, correspondence, meeting minutes, membership records, pledge information, a scrapbook, and other general information on the chapters, its members, and its activities. This subgroup also contains materials distributed to the Rho Chapter by the Sigma Pi national office, including pledge manuals, convocation information, publications, and other general information. Materials range in date from 1921 to 1985.
Organization of the Collection
Materials are arranged in two series. The first series,
[Rho Chapter](ref16), contains materials created or used by the chapter, documenting their activities at NC State. The second chapter,
[Sigma Pi National](ref67), contains materials produced or distributed by the national office of Sigma Pi for use by its constituent chapters, including the Rho Chapter at NC State. Within each series, materials are arranged alphabetically by topic.
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Rho Chapter
Series 1
1921-1985
Scope and Contents note
This series contains items created or used specifically by the Rho Chapter; records reflect chapter activities and chapter interaction with NC State.
Authorization to Initiate Forms
1
1
1941-1976
By-laws and Rules
1
2
undated
Chapter Record of Registration Forms
1
3
1960-1965
Clippings
1
4
1961-1985
Correspondence
1
5
1952-1977
Events
1
6
1963-1978
Financial Information
1
7
1960-1966
Guest Book
1
8
1982-1983
Guest Book
1
9
undated
History of Rho Chapter
1
10
undated
Interfraternity Council Mailings (1 of 2)
1
11
1965-1968
Interfraternity Council Mailings (2 of 2)
2
1
1965-1968
Little Sister Program
2
2
1985
Meeting Agendas
2
3
1978
Meeting Minutes
2
4
1922-1928
Meeting Minutes
2
5
1928-1933
Meeting Minutes
2
6
1934-1941
Meeting Minutes
3
1
1942-1946
Meeting Minutes
3
2
1947-1951
Meeting Minutes
3
3
1952-1958
Meeting Minutes
3
4
1959-1964
Meeting Minutes
3
5
1965-1969
Meeting Minutes
4
1
1969-1973
Meeting Minutes, Executive Committee
4
2
1969
Membership Log, A-C
4
3
1921-1974
Membership Log, D-H
4
4
1921-1974
Membership Log, I-N
4
5
1921-1974
Membership Log, O-T
4
6
1921-1974
Membership Log, U-Y
5
1
1921-1974
Membership Reports
5
2
1940-1969
Membership Rosters
5
3
1950-1977
Monthly Reports
5
4
1943-1974
Monthly Reports
5
5
1975-1978
Newsletters
5
6
1965-1967
Officers and Organization Information
5
7
1967-1976
Pledge and Membership Record Forms
5
8
1970-1972
Pledge Obligation Forms
5
9
1948-1955
Pledge Obligation Forms (1 of 2)
5
10
1961-1969
Pledge Obligation Forms (2 of 2)
5
11
1961-1969
Pledge Obligation Forms, Retracted/Canceled Pledges (1 of 2)
5
12
1963-1971
Pledge Obligation Forms, Retracted/Canceled Pledges (2 of 2)
6
1
1963-1971
Pledge Questionnaire Forms
6
2
1944-1960
Proclamation of New Officers Forms
6
3
1956-1967
Record of Pledges Forms
6
4
1955-1956
Registration of New Members Forms
6
5
1961-1974
Scrapbook
8
1925-1944
Scope and Contents note
Contains: clippings, signatures of members (and dates) at dances, wedding invitations for members , photographs
Seminars
6
6
1965
Telegrams Congratulating NC State on the Establishment of the Rho Chapter
6
7
1921
Sigma Pi National
Series 2
1940-1975
Scope and Contents note
This series contains items created or distributed by the national office of Sigma Pi for use by its constituent chapters, including the Rho Chapter at NC State.
Convocation Program and Reports
6
8
2-5 Sept. 1964
Convocation Program, 28th Biennial
6
9
22-25 Aug. 1966
The Emerald of Sigma Pi
6
10
1965-1969
"Executive Officer Bulletin
6
11
1957-1969
Expansion Brochure
6
12
undated
Forms, Policies, Announcements
6
13
1960-1966
I Believe (pledge manual)
6
14
1967
Installation of New Chapters
6
15
1965
Minutes of the 1940 Convocation
6
16
28-31 Aug. 1940
Minutes of the 1972 Convocation
7
1
21-23 Aug. 1972
Petitions (for new chapters)
7
2
1959-1968
Pledge Questionnaire
7
3
undated
The Sigma Pi Manual
7
4
1975
Supplement to the Pledge Manual
7
5
Sept. 1968
Supplement to the Pledge Manual
7
6
Sept. 1969
Supplement to the Pledge Manual
7
7
Jan. 1971
Supplement to the Pledge Manual
7
8
Feb. 1972