RIT Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity records
RIT Archives
Table of Contents
Collection Overview
- Title
- RIT Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity records
- Bulk Date(s)
- 1958-1970
- Inclusive Date(s)
- October 1958-October 1995
- Abstract
- The RIT Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity records contain by-laws, promotional materials, correspondence, reports, event pamphlets and alumni directories, as well as newsletters of the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity chapter at RIT. This collection includes information about the fraternity, ranging from the chartering of the Upsilon Tetarton chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa in 1960 to the early 1990s. A majority of the contents in this collection document RIT's Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity from 1958-1970.
- Extent
- 0.25 Linear feet (1 small document box)
- Location
- C.S. South, Shelf 751.
- Repository
- RIT Archive Collections
RIT Libraries
Wallace Center
90 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, New York, 14623
(585) 475-2557
raswml@rit.edu
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical Information
Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity was founded nationally on March 15th, 1873. Their philanthropy is the Special Olympics. The fraternity is also known as “Phi Sig”. At RIT, this organization began as the Sigma Chapter of Theta Gamma before becoming recognized at a chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa. The Upsilon Tetarton Chapter of the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity was chartered locally at Rochester Institute of Technology on June 5th, 1960. Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity was rechartered at RIT on March 15th, 2014. The fraternity is a part of the Interfraternity Council (IFC).
Scope and Content
The RIT Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity records contain various folders that encompass the history of Phi Sigma Kappa at RIT ranging from the 1950s to the mid-1990s. A majority of the material documents the chapter's history between 1958-1970. This organization started as the Sigma chapter of Theta Gamma and became Phi Sigma Kappa. This organization became the Upsilon Tetarton chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa.
Included in this collection are bylaws, annual reports, and executive board meeting minutes and induction lists. There are promotional materials about the organization's history and events, as well as speeches from the chapter president, Jim Carey. There is correspondence between active and alumni brothers, faculty, administrators, and sweethearts. There are alumni directories and policies regarding housing regulations and procedures.
Arrangement
Materials are arranged chronologically and by series.
Additional Finding Aids
In addition to this finding aid, an inventory is available below. For more information, please contact the RIT Archive Collections.
Subject Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Phi Sigma Kappa.
- Rochester Institute of Technology. Center for Campus Life. Center for Fraternity/Sorority Life.
- Rochester Institute of Technology. Student Affairs. Center for Campus Life. (Greek Affairs)
Subject(s)
- Greek letter societies -- New York (State) -- Rochester -- History
- Rochester Institute of Technology -- History
- Student activities -- New York (State) -- Rochester
Genre(s)
- Annual reports
- Constitutions
- Correspondence
- Minutes
- Newsletters
- Promotional materials
- Student publications--Humor
Information for Researchers
Preferred Citation
RIT Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity records, RIT Archive Collections
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open to researchers.
Administrative Information
Collection ID
RITArc.0549
Accession Information
Accession number(s): 2007:077
Source of Acquisition
Some of the RIT Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity records were donated to the RIT Archives by the RIT Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life in 2007.
Processing Information
Finding aid created by Jenna Bossert in March 2015.