Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 22/5/0/8
Iota Sigma Pi
Aurum Chapter
Records, 1920-1993, n.d.
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Iota Sigma Pi, Aurum Chapter |
| title: | Records |
| dates: | 1920-1993, n.d. |
| extent: | 1.68 linear feet (4 document boxes) |
| collection number: | RS 22/5/0/8 |
| repository: | University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Iota Sigma Pi, Aurum Chapter Records, RS 22/5/0/8, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Historical note
The lota Sigma Pi is a national honorary society for women in chemistry. The first chapter in the country was started at the University of California at Berkeley in 1900. Each chapter is named after a chemical element such as nitrogen or palladium. Their stated objectives are: 1) "to promote interest in chemistry among women students," 2) "to foster mutual advancement in academic, business, and social life," 3) "to stimulate personal accomplishments in chemical fields." Iowa State University's chapter, t he Aurum Chapter, was the tenth one to be founded in 1920. For a more complete history of the Aurum Chapter and the lota Sigma Pi as a whole, see "Organizational histories, Box 1, Folder 1. |
Collection description
This collection (1920-1993, n.d.) documents the activities in which the Aurum Chapter sponsored or participated such as career-related workshops, meetings, and an annual fall picnic. It also provides an almost complete historical list of the members involved. Records from the earliest years of the Aurum Chapter, except for lists of initiates, are not available. The published organizational histories, however, do describe the early period. Starting in the 1970s, the records become more sparse, perhaps reflecting a less active chapter than was previously the case. These records are not separated by type. They are an assortment of records, labeled, "Chapter records," and organized by calendar year or academic year on each folder. The other series are self-explanatory. Although, it should it noted that "Awards: criteria and applications" folder contains materials pertaining to awards at the national level rather than the chapter level. The only award the Aurum Chapter sponsors is the Nellie Naylor Award. Some applications for this award can be found in "Chapter records, 1987-1988." There are also records from the national organization. |
Organization
The collection is arranged into two series: |
Description of series
| Series 1 | Iota Sigma Pi Records |
1960-1993, n.d. |
| extent: | 0.42 linear feet (one document box) |
|
| description: | This series contains materials related to the history and administration of Iota Sigma Pi. This includes brochures, directories, histories, publications, and photographs. |
|
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
3 |
1 |
Iota Sigma Pi Constitutions, By-Laws, Brochures, and Rituals |
n.d. |
3 |
2 |
History |
1963 |
3 |
3 |
History |
1980 |
3 |
4 |
Directories |
1990-1993 |
3 |
5 |
The Iotan |
1974-1980 |
3 |
6 |
The Iotan |
1981-1987 |
3 |
7 |
The Iotan |
1988-1995 |
3 |
8 |
Convention Photographs |
1960 |
3 |
9 |
Convention Photographs |
1963 |
Description of series
| Series 2 | Aurum Chapter Records |
1920-1997, n.d. |
| extent: | 1.26 linear feet (one document box) |
|
| description: | This series contains records from the Aurum chapter of Iota Sigma Pi. These include correspondence, chapter reports, budgets, awards, programs, publications, and organizational materials. |
|
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Organizational histories |
1963-1980, n.d. |
1 |
2 |
Constitution and by-laws |
1949-1974, n.d. |
1 |
3 |
Annual reports |
1933-1964 |
1 |
4 |
Correspondence from Nellie Naylor |
1958-1987, n.d. |
1 |
5 |
Awards: criteria and applications |
n.d. |
1 |
6 |
Minutes |
1953-1978 |
1 |
7 |
Membership directories |
1960-1975 |
2 |
1 |
Initiation record book |
1920-1978 |
2 |
2 |
Initiation record book |
1980-1988 |
2 |
3 |
Initiation record book |
1977-1980 |
2 |
4 |
Chapter records |
1977-1980 |
2 |
5 |
Chapter records |
1982 |
2 |
6 |
Chapter records |
1983 |
2 |
7 |
Chapter records |
1984-1985 |
2 |
8 |
Chapter records |
1986-1987 |
2 |
9 |
Chapter records |
1987-1988 |
2 |
10 |
Chapter records |
1989-1990 |
2 |
11 |
Chapter records |
1993 |
4 |
1 |
Correspondence |
1990-1997 |
4 |
2 |
Correspondence |
1990-1997 |
4 |
3 |
Correspondence |
1993 |
4 |
4 |
Chapter Reports |
1984-1996 |
4 |
5 |
Budgets |
1996-1997 |
4 |
6 |
Meeting Announcements |
1986-1996 |
4 |
7 |
Secretary and Treasurer Reports |
1990-1997 |
4 |
8 |
Awards and membership |
1995-1997 |
4 |
9 |
Nellie Naylor award |
1988, n.d. |
4 |
10 |
Initiation invitations |
1985-1988 |
4 |
11 |
Programs |
1995 |
4 |
12 |
The Iotan |
1993-1994 |
4 |
13 |
National correspondence and printed materials |
1993, n.d. |
4 |
14 |
ISU student organizations |
n.d. |
4 |
15 |
Related organizations |
n.d. |