Pi Lambda Theta, Beta Omega Chapter Records
Scope and Contents
The collection is made up of materials that Pi Lambda Theta members saved over the years that the Beta Omega chapter was in existence and passed on reportedly from each successive chapter president.
Series I contains materials regarding the national office. These include directives, rules, brochures, and communiques that were generated by the national office.
Series II contains materials that pertain specifically to the Beta Omega chapter at WestConn. The series is divided into several subseries including: meetings, correspondence, financial, and membership. The objects subseries contains materials like membership pins and meeting iconography (candles, organizational symbols, letterhead, etc.). It also contains scrapbooks that contain images taken during meetings. In the first scrapbook there are images of Ruth Haas at an event marking the formation of the chapter. The meetings subseries gives the most information regarding the activities of the chapter and contains meeting minutes.
Dates
- Creation: 1972-1997
Creator
- Pi Lambda Theta. Beta Omega chapter (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Contains restricted information regarding members.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the:
Ruth A. Haas Library
Archives and Special Collections
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: 203-837-8992
E-mail: stevensb@wcsu.edu
Biographical / Historical
Pi Lambda Theta a national honor society of educators. PLT membership includes students and professionals who satisfy academic eligibility requirements, National Board-certified teachers and recipients PLT’s awards. The Beta Omega chapter was formed in 1974 and the chapter closed in 1997.
Extent
4.5 Linear Feet (, 4 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection is made up of materials that Pi Lambda Theta members saved over the years that the Beta Omega chapter was in existence. The collection contains materials like membership pins and meeting iconography (candles, organizational symbols, music, letterhead, etc.), as well as, information regarding the activities of the chapter and meeting minutes.
Arrangement
Arranged into 2 series. Folders are arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
Donated by Pat Moriarity in 2010.
Subject
- Western Connecticut State University (Organization)
- Vacha, Kathryn (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Pi Lambda Theth, Beta Omega chapter Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Brian Stevens
- Date
- 2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Haas Library
181 White St
Danbury 06810 USA US
203.837.8992
203.837.8322 (Fax)
stevensb@wcsu.edu