A Guide to the Pi Gamma Mu Records , 1928-1935 RU 4.3.2

A Guide to the Pi Gamma Mu Records , 1928-1935

A Collection in
University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University
Collection number RU 4.3.2


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Processed by: Gene Hyde, October 2011.

Repository
University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University
Collection number
RU 4.3.2
Title
Pi Gamma Mu Records , 1928-1935
Extent
1.5 Linear feet .
Creator
Pi Gamma Mu
Location
Located in locked compact shelving, level 1, shelf 19E.
Language
English
Abstract
The Pi Gamma Mu Records consist of one ledger which contains the official founding documents of Radford's Virginia Epsilon Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, plus minutes and other documentation from 1928-1935. See the full collection details at the Radford Archives website here.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

An appointment for research is required. The collection is open for research. No interlibrary loan.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Pi Gamma Mu Records, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. Pi Gamma Mu Records , Accession # RU 4.3.2, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Accruals

Further accruals are not expected.

Processing Information

Processed by Gene Hyde, October 2011.

Biographical Information

Pi Gamma Mu is the oldest honor society on the Radford University campus. The Virginia Epsilon chapter at Radford University was chartered in 1928, when the university was just 18 years old. The founding is attributed to Radford Faculty member Mary Eolian Coppedge.The organization is dedicated to the promotion of the Social Sciences in all of its multifaceted aspects and encourages both the development of leadership skills and social service. Included among the Social Sciences are the four core areas of History, Political Science, Geography, and Economics, as well as Sociology and Anthropology, International Relations, Social Psychology, Social Philosophy, Criminal Justice, and Social Work.

Scope and Content

The Pi Gamma Mu Records consist of one ledger which contains the official founding documents of Radford's Virginia Epsilon Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, plus minutes from 1928-1935. The single ledger that makes up this collection further contains correspondence, chapter constitution, initiation rituals, banquet programs and newspaper clippings. Please note that items are glued into the pages of the ledger book.

Arrangement

Box 1.Pi Gamma Mu Ledger Book, 1928-1935