Gamma Alpha papers
Scope and Content
The collection contains copies of the Gamma Alpha Record, the national by-laws, and constitution, correspondence, membership rosters, meeting minutes and a certificate of incorporation for the Minnesota Chapter of Gamma Alpha (1920).
Dates
- 1920-1965
Creator
- Gamma Alpha. Minnesota Chapter (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Use of Materials
Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Copyright
Requests for permission to quote from the Gamma Alpha papers should be arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives head.
Historical Note
The Gamma Alpha Graduate Scientific Fraternity was established in 1899 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Its mission was "to unite and to promote good fellowship among men who are engaged in scientific work." In 1916, the Minnesota chapter of Gamma Alpha was installed at the University of Minnesota.
Extent
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
Abstract
Collection contains the papers of the Minnesota chapter of Gamma Alpha at the University of Minnesota.
Source of acquisition
The collection was deposited in University Archives on July 17, 1973.
Processing Information
Collection has not been processed.
- Greek letter societies Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Gamma Alpha papers, 1920-1965
- Author
- Karen Spilman
- Date
- July 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Collecting Area Details
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