Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Pi Chapter of UNR records
Scope and Contents
Collection contains local chapter records, including membership records, constitutions, initiation procedures, and general correspondence. Also included are records, primarily correspondence, to J. Claude Jones in his capacity as western province vice-president.
Dates
- 1924-1934
Creator
- Sigma Gamma Epsilon. Pi Chapter (University of Nevada, Reno) (Organization)
Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Administrative History
Sigma Gamma Epsilon, an honorary mining engineering fraternity, was founded at the University of Kansas in 1914, and the University of Nevada Pi Chapter was founded December 19, 1924, after being originally established in 1923 as Kappa Zeta. J. Claude Jones, professor in the Mackay School of Mines, was active in both the local and national fraternity, serving as grand vice-president of the western province. He served in this capacity until his death in 1932.
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Sigma Gamma Epsilon, an honorary mining engineering fraternity, was founded at the University of Kansas in 1914, and the University of Nevada Pi Chapter was founded December 19, 1924, after being originally established in 1923 as Kappa Zeta. J. Claude Jones, professor in the Mackay School of Mines, was active in both the local and national fraternity, serving as grand vice-president of the western province. He served in this capacity until his death in 1932. Collection contains local chapter records, including membership records, constitutions, initiation procedures, and general correspondence. Also included are records, primarily correspondence, to J. Claude Jones in his capacity as western province vice-president.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject.
Creator
- Sigma Gamma Epsilon. Pi Chapter (University of Nevada, Reno) (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Pi Chapter of UNR Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karen Gash
- Date
- Approximately 1998
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno NV 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu