Identity elements
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Title
Date(s)
- 1922-1995 (Creation)
Extent
2.8 Cubic feet
Container summary
(2) cartons, (1) 5" letter document box
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Abstract
Pi Lambda Theta, Nu Chapter, was an honorary educational sorority founded at the Ohio State University in 1922. The Pi Lambda Theta, Nu Chapter Records, date from 1922 to 1995, and consist of materials such as chapter administrative materials, membership lists, bylaws, and officers handbooks.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Pi Lambda Theta, Nu Chapter Records, RG 44.122, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Pi Lambda Theta, Nu Chapter Records, date from 1922 to 1995, and consist of materials such as chapter administrative materials, membership lists, bylaws, and officers handbooks.
System of arrangement
Materials are arranged in the order received.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
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Conditions governing reproduction
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Languages of the material
English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
English
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Accession Number UA.1998.0107: Betsy Tannehill, date unknown
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Biographical / Historical Note
Pi Lambda Theta is an honorary educational sorority for women founded in 1910 at the University of Missouri. As of 2010, it is coeducational and a part of Phi Delta Kappa International, a professional organization for teachers and other school professionals.
Pi Lambda Theta, Nu Chapter, was founded at the Ohio State University in 1922; it was open to female students in the College of Education. Pi Lambda Theta hosted speakers and parties for its members. It was active until at least 1995, and is not active as of 2018.
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Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding aid written by: Audrey Wimbiscus, 2018 December
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Audrey Wimbiscus
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Name access points
- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--Students. (Subject)
- Ohio State University. College of Education. (Subject)
- Pi Lambda Theta. Nu Chapter. (Ohio State University) (Subject)