Phi Sigma Kappa, Kappa Chapter records, 1903-2004
- Corporate Author
- Phi Sigma Kappa. Kappa Chapter (Pennsylvania State University)
- Physical Description
- 2 cubic feet
- Restrictions on Access
- This collection is open for use only by verified members of the fraternity and/or researchers with written permission of the fraternity/sorority. These materials are stored offsite. Please allow three days for retrieval.
- Summary
- This collection documents the history of the Penn State chapter of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, and contains correspondence, by-laws, meeting minutes, financial records, reports, pamphlets, workbooks and floor plans, covering topics such as rules of membership, scholarship funds, alumni activity, homecoming activities, fundraising, leadership, awards, and housing. There are some financial (banking, donation, taxes) records and legal documents pertaining to underage drinking.
- Subject(s)
- Phi Sigma Kappa. Kappa Chapter (Pennsylvania State University)—Archives
- Pennsylvania State University—Students—Societies, etc—Archives
- Greek letter societies—Pennsylvania—University Park—Archives
- Male college students—Pennsylvania—University Park—Societies, etc—Archives
- Youth—Alcohol use—Pennsylvania—University Park—Sources
- Genre(s)
- Note
- In the University Archives, University Libraries, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa. (#RGN 929).
- Biographical or Historical Sketch
- Phi Sigma Kappa was founded in 1873 at the University of Massachusetts, based on the three cardinal principles--the Promotion of Brotherhood, the Stimulation of Scholarship, and the Development of Character. The Kappa Chapter of the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity was founded at Pennsylvania State College in 1899. Its official motto is the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
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