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| Title: | University of Chicago. Phi Beta Kappa. Beta of Illinois Chapter. Records |
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| Dates: | 1899-1948 |
| Size: | 1.25 linear ft |
| Repository: |
Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center |
| Abstract: | The Phi Beta Kappa, Beta of Illinois Chapter Records contain pamphlets with historical sketches of the society, programs and invitations for Phi Beta Kappa events. The collection also includes the group's constitution, correspondence, minutes, as well as biographical information and grades of perspective members. |
Boxes two and three contain student records that are indefinitely restricted.
When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: University of Chicago. Phi Beta Kappa. Beta of Illinois Chapter. Records, [Box #, Folder #], Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library
Phi Beta Kappa was founded at the College of William and Mary in 1776. The Beta of Illinois chapter at the University of Chicago was chartered in 1899.
The Phi Beta Kappa, Beta of Illinois Chapter Records contain pamphlets with historical sketches of the society, programs and invitations for Phi Beta Kappa events. The collection also includes the group's constitution, correspondence, minutes, as well as biographical information and grades of prospective members.
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| Box 1 Folder 1 | Phi Beta Kappa: The Beta of Illinois Chapter Historical Sketch and List of Members, 1909 (two copies) |
| Box 1 Folder 2 | Programs, invitations and Newsletters, 1899-1918 |
| Box 1 Folder 3 | Minutes, Invitations, and Membership Lists, 1906-1910 |
| Box 1 Folder 4 | Minutes, Invitations, and Membership Lists, 1912-1918 |
| Box 1 Folder 5 | Correspondence, Constitution, and Bylaws, 1952 |
| Box 2 Folder 1 | Correspondence and Minutes, 1930-1935 [restricted] |
| Box 2 Folder 2 | Correspondence and Minutes, 1936-1937 [restricted] |
| Box 2 Folder 3 | Executive Committee Minutes and Recommendations Volume I, 1927-1935 [restricted] |
| Box 3 Folder 1 | Executive Committee Minutes and Recommendations Volume II, 1936-1938 [restricted] |
| Box 3 Folder 2 | Executive Committee Minutes and Recommendations Volume III,
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| Box 3 Folder 3 | Executive Committee Minutes and Recommendations Volume IV,
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