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- 1929 April 27 (Creation)
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0.29 Cubic feet
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(1) flat box
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Abstract
As of 2018, Pi Sigma Alpha is a national political science honor society with an active chapter at Ohio State University. The national society was founded in 1920, and the Omicron chapter at Ohio State University was established in 1929. The Pi Sigma Alpha, Omicron Chapter Certificate of Establishment at Ohio State University contains a certificate establishing the Omicron Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha at Ohio State University, dated April 27, 1929.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Pi Sigma Alpha, Omicron Chapter Certificate of Establishment at Ohio State University, RG 44.124, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Pi Sigma Alpha, Omicron Chapter Certificate of Establishment at Ohio State University contains a certificate establishing the Omicron Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha at Ohio State University, dated April 27, 1929.
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English
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English
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Accession Number UA.1995.0071: Source unknown, date unknown
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As of 2018, Pi Sigma Alpha is a national political science honor society. It was founded in 1920 at the University of Texas and the Omicron chapter at Ohio State University was established in 1929. As of 2018, membership is by invitation to political science majors who meet grade point average and credit completion requirements, and it is an active student organization at Ohio State University.
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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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- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--Students. (Subject)
- Pi Sigma Alpha. Omicron Chapter (Ohio State University). (Subject)