Records, 1894-2004

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Records, 1894-2004

Records, 1894-2004, of the first South Carolina chapter of this academic honor society. Membership files (1910-1934), correspondence (ca.1940s-1970s); publications; biographical sketches of USC student members; bank books and other financial records. Many biographical sketches include photographs; correspondence includes communications with PBK chapters at other S.C. schools.

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South Carolina College

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Phi Beta Kappa. Alpha Chapter of South Carolina (University of South Carolina)

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An academic honor society with the mission of "fostering and recognizing excellence" in undergraduate liberal arts and sciences; founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, it is the oldest such society in the United States. Nationally, membership is granted to approximately 1% of college graduates. From the description of Records, 1894-2004 (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 61431667 ...