Eastern Michigan University Archives
Phi Alpha Theta Society Student History Organizations records
05.PATS
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Summary Information
- Repository
- Eastern Michigan University Archives
- Creator
- Phi Alpha Theta.
- Title
- Phi Alpha Theta Society Student History Organizations records
- ID
- 05.PATS
- Date [inclusive]
- 1941-2011
- Extent
- 0.8 Linear feet 2 archive boxes
- Language
- English
- Abstract
- The Phi Alpha Theta collection documents the activities of the Alpha Beta Mu Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta and other student history organizations on Eastern Michigan University's campus. Phi Alpha Theta was found in 1921 on the University of Arkansas campus. The Alpha Beta Mu Chapter at Eastern Michigan University was founded in 1985 but died out in the 1991-1992 school year. It was re-established in 1998. The collection is arranged alphabetically in two boxes. The organization information, membership and correspondence information are further subdivided. Records date from 1941-2011 with the bulk of the records dating from 1980-1988, and 2000-2011.
Preferred Citation note
Please cite materials from the University Archives in the following manner: Item. Collection Title. Eastern Michigan University Archives.
Administrative History
Phi Alpha Theta is an international honor society in history. The society was founded at the University of Arkansas on March 17, 1921. Phi Alpha Theta is a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. Phi Alpha Theta is the largest accredited organization in the Association of College Honor Societies. Alpha Beta Mu Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta is located at Eastern Michigan University. The chapter was founded in 1985 but died out during the 1991-1992 school year. The chapter was re-established in 1998.
The Student History Association is open to anyone; it promotes historical awareness and engenders the desire to learn more about history as a discipline, as well as enjoying its many forms.
Scope and Contents
The Phi Alpha Theta Society and the Student History Organization collection contains information on the organizations, membership, news clippings, the Phi Alpha Theta Regional Conference, a Walking Tour of Detroit, chapter resolutions and bylaws, correspondence, event flyers and meeting minutes and agendas. The collection is divided into two boxes, each box arranged alphabetically. The organization information, membership, and correspondence information is further subdivided.
The Organization information series includes booklets, Living History Club, organization status reports, and student history association. The Membership series includes certificates, initiation and ritual, and membership and officers. Correspondence series is divided into chronological files that date from January 1983-January 1989, January 1999-October 1999, February 2000-July 2011, and a few undated correspondences.
Records range from 1941-2011. The bulk of information ranges from 1980-1988, and 2000-2011.
Arrangement of Materials
The Phi Alpha Theta Society and the Student History Organization collection is divided into two boxes, each box arranged alphabetically. The organization information, membership, and correspondence information is further subdivided. The Organization information series includes booklets, Living History Club, organization status reports, and student history association. The Membership series includes certificates, initiation and ritual, and membership and officers. Correspondence series is divided into chronological files that date from January 1983-January 1989, January 1999-October 1999, February 2000-July 2011, and a few undated correspondences. Records range from 1941-2011. The bulk of information ranges from 1980-1988, and 2000-2011.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Eastern Michigan University Archives 2012 March 13
Halle Library, Room 310Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197
734-487-0020
Revision Description
2012 April 13
Conditions Governing Access note
Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.
Controlled Access Headings
Subject(s)
- Eastern Michigan University
- Greek letter societies
- History.
- Michigan State Normal College
- Students
- Undergraduate
Collection Inventory
Organization Information 1982-2005 |
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Booklets 1983-1986
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Living History Club 1989-1992
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Organization Status Reports 1982-1987
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Student History Association and Phi Alpha Theta Website 2004-2005
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Membership 1983-2009 |
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Certificates 1986-2005 (Bulk, 1986-1989)
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Initiation and Ritual 1983-2009
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Membership and Officers 1984-2003
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News Clippings 1941, 1986-1988, 1998-2008
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Phi Alpha Theta Regional Conference 1985-2005 (Bulk, 1988)
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Walking Tour of Detroit 1999-2001
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Chapter Resolutions and Bylaws 1980-1994
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Correspondence 1983-2011 |
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January 1983-January 1989 1983-1989
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January 1999-October 1999 1999
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February 2000-July 2011 2000-2011
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Undated Correspondance
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Event Flyers 1988-2010 (Bulk, 2000-2010)
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Meeting Minutes and Agendas 1985-1988, 2004-2010
Controlled Access HeadingsSubject(s)
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