Collection: Zeta Psi Fraternity, Pi Sigma Chapter records (2024)

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Collection ID

00751

Catalog record

1792993

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Summary

Abstract

Zeta Psi is a national social fraternity for university men begun in 1847. Pi Sigma Chapter was organized at Penn State in 1960 from the local fraternity Pi Sigma Upsilon which had been founded in 1954.

Dates

Creation: 1955-1981

Extent

5 Linear Feet

Background

Biographical / Historical

Zeta Psi, Pi Sigma Chapter, was founded at Penn State in 1960 The chapter was originally a local fraternity, Pi Sigma Upsilon. Pi Sigma Upsilon was founded in 1954. In 1961 the chapter's Alumni Organization, the Pi Sigma Elder Chapter, was registered as a non-profit corporation with the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. "Active" and "Elder" distinguish the undergraduate and alumni chapters of Pi Sigma, respectively. Among the purposes of the Elder Chapter are the promotion of continued fellowship, guidance and assistance of the Active Chapter (especially in matters financial, legal, and otherwise official), and to hold title to real estate. These latter purposes take up much of the energy of the Elder Chapter and generate much of its documentary records.

Scope and Contents

The majority of the records of the Pi Sigma Chapter of Zeta Psi, its predecessor Pi Sigma Upsilon, and the Pi Sigma Elder Chapter relate to the management of the Active Chapter, and its oversight by the Elder Chapter. Additionally, there are records of the Elder Chapter.

Scope and Contents

The Zeta Psi collection contains records from the Pi Sigma Chapter; its predecessor the local fraternity, Pi Sigma Upsilon; and the Pi Sigma Elder Chapter.

Physical Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Penn State University Libraries catalog via the link above. Archival collections may be housed in offsite storage. For materials stored offsite, please allow 2-3 business days for retrieval.

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Subjects

Greek letter societies Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Repository Details

Part of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library Repository

https://libraries.psu.edu/specialcollections

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104 Paterno Library
Penn State University
University Park 16802 USA
(814) 865-1793

spcollections@psu.edu

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for use only by verified members of the fraternity and/or researchers with written permission of the fraternity/sorority.

Conditions Governing Use

Photocopies of original materials may be made available for research purposes at the discretion of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library. Photocopies or reproductions of original materials may be subject to fees as outlined by the Pennsylvania State University Libraries reproduction policies. Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Patrons seeking advice on the availability of unpublished materials for publication should consult relevant copyright law and laws of libel.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Zeta Psi Fraternity, Pi Sigma Chapter records, 00751, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.

Title: Guide to the Zeta Psi Fraternity, Pi Sigma Chapter records
Status: Published
Author: Prepared by Special Collections Library faculty/staff
Date: 2011
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin

Revision Statements

2021: As part of bulk updates, Benjamin Mitchell updated standardized notes to current standard

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[Identification of item], Zeta Psi Fraternity, Pi Sigma Chapter records, 00751, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.

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[Identification of item], Zeta Psi Fraternity, Pi Sigma Chapter records, 00751, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University. https://archives.libraries.psu.edu/repositories/3/resources/2333 Accessed May 25, 2024.