Phi Alpha Theta, Zeta Chapter Records 2016-2017

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RG.44.177

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Phi Alpha Theta, Zeta Chapter Records

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  • 2016-2017 (Creation)

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0.02 Cubic feet

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(1) letter file folder

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Abstract

Phi Alpha Theta is a coeducational honor society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professors of history. The Ohio State University chapter is known as Zeta Chapter; they offer scholarships to student members who excel at history, as well as hosting speakers. The Phi Alpha Theta, Zeta Chapter Meeting Minutes contain minutes from meetings of the leadership of the honor society. The minutes date from 2016 to 2017.

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[identification of item], Phi Alpha Theta, Zeta Chapter Meeting Minutes, RG 44.177, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Phi Alpha Theta, Zeta Chapter Meeting Minutes contain minutes from meetings of the leadership of the honor society. The minutes date from 2016 to 2017.

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Collection is unprocessed. Materials are arranged in the order received.

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  • English

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    Accession Number UA.2017.0138: John Hooten, 2017 August

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    Ohio State University Archives Subject File: Phi Alpha Theta

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    Phi Alpha Theta was established nationally in 1921 at the University of Arkansas as a coeducational honor society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professors of history. The Ohio State University chapter of Phi Alpha Theta is known as Zeta Chapter, and was established in 1927.

    At the Ohio State University, Phi Alpha Theta offers awards and scholarships to student members who excel at history, as well as hosting speakers; in the past, members have also participated in intramural sports. The group also runs the History Club, which offers extracurricular activities related to history, and is open to all students regardless of major. Phi Alpha Theta is active at the Ohio State University as of 2018.

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    Finding aid written by: Audrey Wimbiscus, 2018 December

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    Finding aid prepared by Audrey Wimbiscus

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