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Phi Sigma Pi collection

 Collection
Identifier: 04.PSP

Abstract

The Phi Sigma Pi collection consists of materials pertaining to the Eastern Michigan University Alpha Pi chapter of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity. Founded on March 16, 1992, Phi Sigma Pi recruits high achieving students who are passionate about developing as leaders and improving humanity through scholarship, leadership and fellowship. This collection is primarily made up of organization scrapbooks made by members, documenting membership through text and photography. The strength of the collection lies in it's representation of the social activities of Phi Sigma Pi, including outings such as community outreach functions, dances, and field trips. Another strength illustrated is the importance of memorobilia such as scrapbooks in preserving the Phi Sigma Pi experience. The weakness of the collection is that it does not contain official organizational records; the collection contains scrapbooks from 1992-1994, with gaps between 1995-1999 and 2001-2005. The collection is divided into three series: scrapbooks, banners and photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1990 - 2015

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the University Archives.

Biographical / Historical

Eastern Michigan University's Alpha Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity was founded on March 16, 1992. The organizatiom focuses on recruiting achievers that are passionate about developing as leaders and improving humanity through scholarship, leadership and fellowship. Hosting annual recruiting events and invitational meetings, Phi Sigma Pi is gender inclusive, accepting of all majors, and is available to full time students with a 3.0 or higher grade point average. There are over 150 chapters of Phi Sigma Pi nationally, and over 54,000 members.

Extent

6.7 Linear Feet (1 archive box, 1 oversize box, 1 oversize object)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Phi Sigma Pi collection
Status
Completed
Author
Matt Jones
Date
2018 May 3
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673