Records of Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Chapter (New York University)
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Abstract
This collection contains minutes, membership lists and other records of the Phi Beta Kappa chapter at NYU. NYU's chapter of the national academic honor society was founded in 1858.
History of Phi Beta Kappa at New York University
Phi Beta Kappa is a national scholastic honorary fraternity that elects their members on the basis of scholastic achievement and good moral character. The Phi Beta Kappa chapter at NYU was founded in 1858 and is the 15th oldest in the country as well as the second oldest in New York State. The society at NYU held many conferences and discussions and published their own news magazine, The Key Reporter.
Sources:
Phi Beta Kappa, Reference File
Arrangement
Arrangement varies by series.
The files are grouped into 3 series:
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- Minutes
- Members
- Publications
Scope and Contents
Records consists of minutes, chapter reports, membership lists, historical statements, manuals, and copies of the Key Reporter mainly from the years 1856-1977.
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Access Restrictions
Open for research without restrictions.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the:
New York University Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-2641
Fax: (212) 995-4225
E-mail: university-archives@nyu.edu
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form: Identification of item, date (if known); Records of Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Chapter (New York University); RG 39.175; box number; folder number; New York University Archives, New York University Libraries.
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Processing Information
The materials in this collection were previously associated with RG 39.27, the general call number for fraternities and sororities. In 2019, the call number associated with this collection was changed to RG 39.175, specific to the Phi Beta Kappa organization.