A Guide to the Beta Theta Pi, Gamma Xi Chapter Records
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
March 2005
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Beta Theta Pi. University of Florida Chapter, the Gamma Xi. | |
| Title: | Beta Theta Pi, Gamma Xi Chapter Records | |
| Dates: | 1932-1958 | |
| Abstract: | Miscellaneous records of the UF chapter of Beta Theta Pi including correspondence related to the fraternity house, the alumni group, the scholarship fund, and chapter activities. | |
| Extent: | 0.4 linear feet. (1 Box) | |
| Identification: | Manuscript Collection 98 | |
Scope and Content
Miscellaneous records concerning the University of Florida chapter of the social fraternity Beta Theta Pi. The collection includes correspondence related to the fraternity house, the alumni group, the scholarship fund, and chapter activities. The earliest records come from the files of Klein Graham, the university's business manager, who served as faculty advisor to the fraternity. These records concern the debts on the first Beta house. Subsequent correspondence comes from the files of George Baugham, Graham's successor in Business Affairs, who was also the faculty advisor to the fraternity as well as secretary-treasurer of the chapter's alumni association.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Beta Theta Pi, Gamma Xi Chapter Records, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog: | ||
| Subject Terms: | ||
| Greek letter societies -- Florida -- History. | ||
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