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            <titlestmt>
                <titleproper>Guide to the Pi Lambda Theta, Nu Chapter Records, 1922-1995
                    <num>RG.44.122</num>
                </titleproper>
                <author>Finding aid prepared by Audrey Wimbiscus</author>
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            <publicationstmt>
                <publisher>Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections</publisher>
                <address>
                    <addressline>1858 Neil Avenue</addressline>
                    <addressline>Columbus, OH, 43210</addressline>
                </address>
                <date>2018 December</date>
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            <creation>This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit
                <date>2018-12-07T12:14-0500</date>
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            <langusage>English</langusage>
            <descrules>Describing Archives: A Content Standard</descrules>
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            <unittitle>Pi Lambda Theta, Nu Chapter Records</unittitle>
            <unitid>RG.44.122</unitid>
            <repository>
                <corpname>Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections</corpname>
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                <extent>2.8 Cubic feet</extent>
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            <unitdate>1922-1995</unitdate>
            <abstract id="ref40" label="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.</abstract>
            <physdesc id="ref36" label="Physical Description">(2) cartons, (1) 5" letter document box</physdesc>
            <langmaterial id="ref41" label="Language of Materials">English</langmaterial>
            <origination label="creator">
                <corpname rules="rda" source="naf">Pi Lambda Theta. Nu Chapter. (Ohio State University)</corpname>
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            <head>Arrangement of Materials</head>
            <p>Materials are arranged in the order received.</p>
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        <acqinfo id="ref39">
            <head>Acquisitions Information</head>
            <p>Accession Number UA.1998.0107: Betsy Tannehill, date unknown</p>
        </acqinfo>
        <prefercite id="ref42">
            <head>Preferred Citation</head>
            <p>[identification of item], Pi Lambda Theta, Nu Chapter Records, RG 44.122, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University</p>
        </prefercite>
        <accessrestrict id="ref3">
            <head>Access to Materials</head>
            <p>Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may be used only in the University Archives Reading Room. Audiovisual materials may need a use copy produced before access is allowed. Some materials in this collection may be stored off-site, and are only available if requested 72 hours in advance of your visit. Contact the University Archives for more information.</p>
        </accessrestrict>
        <userestrict id="ref33">
            <head>Use of Materials</head>
            <p>Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright, and are made available for research and educational purposes. In general, the OSU Libraries do not own the copyright for materials from our collections and cannot grant copyright permissions for these materials. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and do not require permission to use.</p>
        </userestrict>
        <processinfo id="ref43">
            <head>Processing Information</head>
            <p>Finding aid written by: Audrey Wimbiscus, 2018 December</p>
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        <bioghist id="ref38">
            <head>Historical Note</head>
            <p>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.</p>
            <p>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.</p>
        </bioghist>
        <scopecontent id="ref44">
            <head>Scope and Contents</head>
            <p>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.</p>
        </scopecontent>
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            <corpname rules="rda" source="naf">Ohio State University--History.</corpname>
            <corpname rules="rda" source="naf">Ohio State University--Students.</corpname>
            <corpname rules="rda" source="naf">Ohio State University. College of Education.</corpname>
            <corpname rules="rda" source="naf">Pi Lambda Theta. Nu Chapter. (Ohio State University)</corpname>
            <subject source="lcsh">Greek letter societies--Ohio--Columbus--20th century</subject>
            <subject source="lcsh">Student activities--Ohio--Columbus--20th century</subject>
            <subject source="lcsh">Women college students--Social life and customs--Ohio--Columbus--20th century</subject>
            <subject source="lcsh">Women college students--Social networks--Ohio--Columbus--20th century</subject>
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                    <unittitle>Accession Number UA.1998.0107</unittitle>
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                        <extent>2.8 Cubic feet</extent>
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                    <unitdate>1922-1995</unitdate>
                    <physdesc id="ref37" label="Physical Description">(2) cartons, (1) 5" letter document box</physdesc>
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                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Green File Box—Pi Lambda Theta Membership File—</unittitle>
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                        <unitdate>1970-1980</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref22" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Book—Ella Victoria Dobbs—Portrait Biography</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307098" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref21" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Book—The Body of Knowledge Unique to the Profession of Education (A report of Pi Lambda Theta)</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307099" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref20" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Computer Disk in red case—Pi Lambda Theta, Nu copy</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid4128001" type="Box" label="Computer disks / tapes">UA.1998.0107.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref19" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Slides from Stokes Slide Services, Austin TX</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid4128002" type="Box" label="Graphic materials">UA.1998.0107.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref18" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Master List File—PLT (oversize ledger, in bottom of box)</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307102" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0001</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref24" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>PLT (7 folders)</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307096" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0002</container>
                        <unitdate>1940-1995</unitdate>
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                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref25" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Financial Reports PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307095" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0002</container>
                        <unitdate>1961-1994</unitdate>
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                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref26" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Membership Lists PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307094" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0002</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref27" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Minutes, PLT (11 folders)</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307093" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0002</container>
                        <unitdate>1922-1938</unitdate>
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                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref31" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Song of Service-PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307089" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0002</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref32" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>One wooden Pi Lambda Theta symbol</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307088" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0002</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref17" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Treasurer's Handbook—PLT (2 folders)</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307103" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0003</container>
                        <unitdate>1980-1990</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref30" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Self Study Report PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307090" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0002</container>
                        <unitdate>1990</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref29" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Publications, Newsletters, Information Booklets, Flyers PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307091" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0002</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref28" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Programs, Calendars, Initiation Programs PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307092" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0002</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref5" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Adviser's Handbook—PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307115" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0003</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref6" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Bylaws and Procedures (National) PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307114" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0003</container>
                        <unitdate>1982-1991</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref7" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Bylaws (Nu Chapter) PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307113" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0003</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref8" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Ceremonies, Book of (PLT)</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307112" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0003</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref9" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Diamond Anniversary Council Reports, PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307111" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0003</container>
                        <unitdate>1985</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref10" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Duties of Officers, PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307110" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0003</container>
                        <unitdate>undated</unitdate>
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                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref11" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Governing Documents—PLT (3 folders)</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307109" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0003</container>
                        <unitdate>1951-1970, 1976-1977</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref12" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Initiation Ceremony—PLT (2 folders)</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307108" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0003</container>
                        <unitdate>1984-1992</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref13" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Installation of Officers, Ceremony for— PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307107" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0003</container>
                        <unitdate>1992</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref14" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Officers, Handbook for Chapter—PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307106" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0003</container>
                        <unitdate>1974</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref15" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Operations, Manual of Chapter—PLT (2 folders)</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307105" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0003</container>
                        <unitdate>1979-1989</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
                <c02 id="ref16" level="file">
                    <did>
                        <unittitle>Procedures (National) PLT</unittitle>
                        <container id="cid2307104" type="Box" label="Mixed Materials">UA.1998.0107.0003</container>
                        <unitdate>1983</unitdate>
                    </did>
                </c02>
            </c01>
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    </archdesc>
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