Phi Sigma Pi collection
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
Subject
- Eastern Michigan University (Organization)
- 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
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673
lib_archives@emich.edu