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Beta Theta Pi, Gamma Xi Chapter Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms Coll. 098

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.

Dates

  • Creation: 1922-1958

Creator

Access

University Archives collections are available for research. Portions of the collections may be restricted due to the requirements of applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to FERPA and HIPAA, and in accordance with best practices as defined by the Society of American Archivists.

Extent

0.4 Linear feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

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.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Title
A Guide to the Beta Theta Pi, Gamma Xi Chapter Records
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
Date
March 2005 (Updated June 2019)
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755