Pi Gamma Mu Records , 1928-1935

Access and use

Location of collection:
Radford University
University Archives
McConnell Library
Radford University
P.O. Box 6881
801 East Main Street
Radford, VA 24142
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Bud Bennett
Phone: (540) 831-5694
Phone: (540) 831-5701
Restrictions:

An appointment for research is required. The collection is open for research. No interlibrary loan.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Pi Gamma Mu Records, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. Pi Gamma Mu Records , Accession # RU 4.3.2, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Summary

Extent:
1.5 Linear feet
Creator:
Pi Gamma Mu
Abstract:
The Pi Gamma Mu Records consist of one ledger which contains the official founding documents of Radford's Virginia Epsilon Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, plus minutes and other documentation from 1928-1935. See the full collection details at the Radford Archives website here.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Pi Gamma Mu Records, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. Pi Gamma Mu Records , Accession # RU 4.3.2, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Background

Scope and content:

The Pi Gamma Mu Records consist of one ledger which contains the official founding documents of Radford's Virginia Epsilon Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, plus minutes from 1928-1935. The single ledger that makes up this collection further contains correspondence, chapter constitution, initiation rituals, banquet programs and newspaper clippings. Please note that items are glued into the pages of the ledger book.

Biographical / historical:

Pi Gamma Mu is the oldest honor society on the Radford University campus. The Virginia Epsilon chapter at Radford University was chartered in 1928, when the university was just 18 years old. The founding is attributed to Radford Faculty member Mary Eolian Coppedge.The organization is dedicated to the promotion of the Social Sciences in all of its multifaceted aspects and encourages both the development of leadership skills and social service. Included among the Social Sciences are the four core areas of History, Political Science, Geography, and Economics, as well as Sociology and Anthropology, International Relations, Social Psychology, Social Philosophy, Criminal Justice, and Social Work.

Processing information:

Processed by Gene Hyde, October 2011.

Arrangement:

Box 1.Pi Gamma Mu Ledger Book, 1928-1935

Accruals:

Further accruals are not expected.

Physical location:
Located in locked compact shelving, level 1, shelf 19E.
Physical description:
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