Pi Alpha Xi, Epsilon Chapter Records 1929-1989

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RG.44.120

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Pi Alpha Xi, Epsilon Chapter Records

Date(s)

  • 1929-1989 (Creation)

Extent

1.2 Cubic feet

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(1) carton

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Abstract

The Ohio State University’s Epsilon chapter of Pi Alpha Xi was established in 1929, and as of 2018, it is an active student organization. The organization is a national honor society for undergraduate and graduate students in floriculture, ornamental horticulture, and landscape horticulture. The Pi Alpha Xi, Epsilon Chapter Records contain correspondence, minutes, and other administrative documents, dated 1929 to 1989.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Pi Alpha Xi, Epsilon Chapter Records, RG 44.120, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Pi Alpha Xi, Epsilon Chapter Records contain correspondence, minutes, national constitutions, by-laws, and other administrative records of the organization. An annual report and newsletter of the National Council for Therapy and Rehabilitation through Horticulture are also included. The collection material dates from 1929 to 1989.

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  • English

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    English

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    Accession Number UA.1990.0093: Source unknown, date unknown

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    Ohio State University Archives Subject File: Pi Alpha Xi

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    As of 2018, Pi Alpha Xi is a national honor society for undergraduate and graduate students in floriculture, ornamental horticulture, and landscape horticulture. The national society was founded in 1923, and the Epsilon Chapter at Ohio State University was established in 1929. As of 2018, it is an active student organization at Ohio State University, and its members are selected based on academic achievement and interest in horticulture.

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    Finding aid written by: Samantha Thorne, 2018 March

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Samantha Thorne

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