President's Addresses and Initiation Ceremonies, 1939-1981 (Bulk, 1947, 1962)

The collection has been divided into three series: Administrative Files, Lectures and Outreach, and Members.

The Administrative Files include papers and correspondence relating to the installation of the Chapter in 1937, including information on the state of research at Carnegie Mellon in 1934 used for the petition, and a list of charter members. It also includes financial records and the complete business minutes of the Chapter from its creation to 2011. The minutes discuss by-laws, membership fees, treasurer’s reports, new members and officers, calendar of events, outreach, and prizes awarded by the Chapter.

The Lectures and Outreach series includes lecture posters and abstracts, one lecture speech, some news clippings, and papers on school outreach. It also includes the text of presidential address given at initiation ceremonies.

The Members series includes the programs of initiation dinners, member pledges, and membership lists.