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Society of the Sigma Xi. Brigham Young University Chapter

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1950-

Administrative History

The Brigham Young University Chapter of Sigma Xi (est. 1950) worked to encourage of research in pure and applied sciences on campus, including hosting an annual faculty lecture.

Citation:
Brigham Young University catalog, 1966: p. 59 (Brigham Young University Chapter of the Society of the Sigma Xi; chapter status awarded in 1950; previously existed as a Sigma Xi club on campus, organized in 1935; encouraged research in pure and applied sciences, hosted lectures by prominent scientists, held annual lecture by chapter member, awarded certificates to graduates)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Brigham Young University Chapter records

 File — Oversize-folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233636239]
Identifier: UA 5559
Scope and Contents

Contains the charter establishing the Brigham Young University Chapter of Sigma Xi and a photograph of the founding members of the chapter. Dated 1950.

Dates: 1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University Chapter records

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