Society of the Sigma Xi. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapter.

Dates:
Active 1913
Active 1965

Biographical notes:

The Society of the Sigma Xi was founded at Cornell University in 1886 to encourage original research in the pure and applied sciences. The University of North Carolina Chapter was chartered on 30 December 1919 and held its first meeting on 26 May 1920. In addition to lectures held throughout the year, the main function of the chapter was the annual initiation ceremony held in conjunction with the annual meeting during the University's commencement week.

From the description of Records of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapter of the Society of the Sigma Xi, 1913-1965. WorldCat record id: 26993049

From the guide to the Society of the Sigma Xi of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Records, 1913-1965, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. University Archives.)

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Subjects:

  • College teachers
  • Research
  • Science

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Places:

  • North Carolina (as recorded)