Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Preliminary Guide to the Pi Lambda Theta Records
1921-1964
MS.1988.26
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
- Creator
- Pi Lambda Theta
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Pi Lambda Theta Records
- ID
- MS.1988.26
- Date [inclusive]
- 1921-1964
- Extent
- 2 Linear feet of shelf space, 2 Boxes
- Location
- (MASC Staff Use) 2-4-29-4
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- This collection contains records of the Washington State University chapter of Pi Lambda Theta, from 1921 to 1966.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Preliminary Guide to the Pi Lambda Theta Records, 1921-1964 (MS.1988.26)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
Pi Lambda Theta is an international honor society and professional association in education. The association helps provide a select group of educators with financial and professional support, including various educational services. Washington State University has had a Pi Lambda Theta chapter since 1923, originally organized as a chapter of the Honorary National Association for Women in Education. This particular organization promoted professional fellowship among women in education, advocated for changes in education and within universities to adapt to women's involvement, and to encourage high standards of scholarship, research, and graduate work. The Dean of the School of Education, Alfred A. Cleveland, oversaw the formation of a Pi Lambda Theta chapter in 1921.
Scope and Content
This collection contains records of the Washington State University chapter of Pi Lambda Theta, from 1921 to 1966. The collection consists of "Secretary Books" with notes from 1921 to 1942, including roll calls from 1923 to 1941, a "Treasurer's Ledger" from 1923 to 1956, event programs and planning schedules, meeting minutes, financial records and a receipt book, ceremony instructions, constitutions and bylaws for the WSU chapter and the national organization, as well as correspondence with the national organization. The collection also includes membership lists and cards from 1923 to 1966, officer handbooks, Pi Lambda Theta newsletters dating from 1924 to 1961, yearbooks, newspaper articles, a chapter handbook from 1939, and photographs.
Arrangement
This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2020
https://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Information
Collection donated by Pi Lambda Theta to the Washington State University Libraries in 1988 (MS 1988.26).
Names and Subjects
Corporate Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Pi Lambda Theta -- Records and correspondence
- Washington State University -- Students
Subject(s)
- Women -- Societies and clubs -- 20th century -- Archives
- Women -- Education -- Washington (State) -- Societies, etc.
- Colleges and Universities
- Women
- Student Life