Gamma Theta Upsilon Records

Gamma Theta Upsilon Records, 1949-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Gamma Theta Upsilon
Title: Gamma Theta Upsilon Records
Dates: 1949-1970 (inclusive)
19491970
Quantity: 0.5 linear feet, (1 box.)
Collection Number: Cage.906
Summary: This collection consists of records related to the national fraternity Gamma Theta Upsilon, as well as records related to the Alpha Theta chapter of the fraternity at Washington State College (later Washington State University).
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of materials related to the Alpha Theta chapter and national organization of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU). This includes GTU handbooks, ritual guides, national and chapter constitutions, membership lists and officer reports. The majority of the collection consists of national's records and correspondence, officers' reports, constitutions, minutes of the annual national meetings, and annual newsletters. The Gamma Theta chapter records consist of membership lists and certificates, chapter constitutions, and other assorted records and correspondence, as well as the chapter charter.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Gamma Theta Upsilon is an honorary society for geography founded in 1928. The organization became a national fraternity in 1931. The organization was formed to promote the profession, and professional interest, of geography, to strengthen student and professional training in geography, and to create a loan fund to further graduate research in the field. The Alpha Theta chapter at Washington State College was founded on January 10, 1950, and went inactive by 1970.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[item description]; Gamma Theta Upsilon (geography honorary society) records, 1949-1970; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a thematic order. The first section contains GTU handbooks, ritual instructions, and Alpha Theta membership certificates. The second section is the records of the Alpha Theta chapter arranged chronologically. The third section contains national records and correspondence, annual national meeting minutes, national officer's reports, and annual newsletters in chronological order. The final section is the Alpha Theta chapter charter.

Location of Collection

(MASC staff use) Folder 10 (Alpha Theta chapter charter) located in boxed oversize.

Processing Note

James Feller processed this collection in 2018.

Acquisition Information

This collection was transferred to the Washington State University Libraries from the WSU Geography Department in 1982 (MS.1982.31).

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) handbooks and ritual instructions, Alpha Theta (WSC/WSU) chapter membership certificates.	1953-1969
1	2	Alpha Theta chapter records, correspondence, and membership lists.	1949-1970
1	3	GTU national records and correspondence.	1950-1970
1	4	GTU national records and correspondence.	undated
1	5	GTU national annual meeting minutes.	1964-1969
1	6	GTU annual officer reports.	1950-1966
1	7	GTU national constitutions.	1939-1969
1	8	GTU annual newsletters.	1950-1964
1	9	GTU annual newsletters.	1964-1970
Boxed oversize	10	Alpha Theta chapter charter.	1950

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Geography--Washington (State)--Pullman--Societies, etc.

Archives West Finding Aid

Table of Contents