2017-10-04 Guide to the Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, Ohio State University Chapter Records, 1898-2011 RG.44.134 Finding aid prepared by Audrey Wimbiscus Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections
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2018 December

This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2018-12-10T16:15-0500 English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, Ohio State University Chapter Records RG.44.134 Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections 1.2 Cubic feet 1898-2011 The Ohio State University Chapter of Sigma Xi was founded in 1898; it is open to students and professors affiliated with the university who are involved in the sciences. Sigma Xi promotes scientific research through the awarding of Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) each year, as well as hosting discussions, seminars, and outreach programs to local schools. The Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, Ohio State University Chapter Records contain materials such as lecture notes, meeting minutes, member lists, a pin, and an audiovisual recording of a talk on the history of Sigma Xi. Items date from 1898 to 2011. (1) carton; (1) letter file folder; (1) artifact English Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. Ohio State University Chapter. Arrangement of Materials

Materials are arranged in the order received.

 Acquisitions Information

Accession Number UA.2009.0118: Bill Dancey, 2009 November; Accession Number UA.2011.0066: Bill Dancey, 2011 April

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[identification of item], Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, Ohio State University Chapter Records, RG 44.134, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

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Contains a VHS videocassette, a DVD, and compact disc.

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Finding aid written by: Audrey Wimbiscus, 2018 December

 Historical Note

Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, was founded in 1886 at Cornell University; it is a Greek honor society for people involved in the sciences. Members are chosen via nomination. The national organization publishes the bimonthly magazine American Scientist. As of 2018, there are approximately 529 chapters worldwide and nearly 284,000 members worldwide.

The Ohio State University Chapter of Sigma Xi was founded in 1898, and is the eighth oldest chapter. Initially, it was known as "Omega Chapter, Society of the Sigma Xi," due to the visual similarity between Ohio's "O" and the Greek letter Omega; this process of naming chapters was quickly abandoned in favor of using geographical or university names so there would not be conflict between chapters who wanted the same chapter letter. Sigma Xi awards six Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) to Ohio State University members each year, to promote scientific research. The Ohio State University Chapter hosts many programs such as the monthly Science Cafe seminar series, Meet a Scientist outreach program for area schools, Suds and Science research tour and discussion programs, and other local outreach. They are active as of 2018.

 Scope and Contents

The Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, Ohio State University Chapter Records contain materials such as lecture notes, meeting minutes, member lists, a pin, and a recording of a talk on the history of Sigma Xi with copies on VHS videocassette and DVD. Items date from 1898 to 2011.

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Contains a VHS videocassette and a DVD.

 Sigma XI: Quarter Century Record and History (1886-1911) by Henry Baldwin Ward UA.2009.0118.0001 circa 1911 Symposium on Metabolism: Sigma XI Lectures for 1933, Ohio State University UA.2009.0118.0001 1933 Symposium on Hormones: Sigma XI Lectures for 1936-37, Ohio State University UA.2009.0118.0001 1936-1937 Ohio State Chapter minutes UA.2009.0118.0001 2001-2004 Ohio State Chapter minutes and materials UA.2009.0118.0001 circa 1990s History of the Ohio State Chapter, by Harold E. Burt, updated by F. Carlin Weimer UA.2009.0118.0001 1994 Minutes of the Omega Chapter Sigma XI UA.2009.0118.0001 1904-1913 Members of Omega Chapter UA.2009.0118.0001 1947-1989 Members of Omega Chapter UA.2009.0118.0001 1898-1946 Financial records UA.2009.0118.0001 1898-1923 History of Sigma XI, by Harold Burt (talk) UA.2009.0118.0001 1969 May 19 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

VHS videocassette; Color; Sound; Approximate run time: 23 minutes

 History of Sigma XI, by Harold Burt (talk) UA.2009.0118.0001 after 1969 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

DVD; Color; Sound; Approximate run time 23 minutes

 Accession Number UA.2011.0066 0.03 Cubic feet 2011 (1) letter file folder; (1) artifact Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Contains a compact disc.

 Lapel pin Small Artifacts 11 2011 Materials related to design and production of lapel pin Small Accessions 34 2011 Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Compact disc

 Scope and Contents

Compact disc contains digital copies of the paper materials in this folder.