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Biology Club / Beta Beta Beta records

 Collection
Identifier: 17/03/23

Scope and Contents

The Biology Club / Beta Beta Beta records include materials from the Biology Club and its later iteration, Beta Beta Beta. The materials date from 1926 to roughly 1990, with the majority of materials dating from the 1930s to 1960s. The collection includes handwritten notes and minutes, which contain proceedings, membership information, committee work, and a handful of ephemeral materials, programs and clippings, and correspondence detailing the Iowa State Teachers College’s efforts to join Beta Beta Beta. The collection also contains a scrapbook with photographs of club activities, newsletters, and programs.

Dates

  • 1926 - c. 1990
  • Majority of material found within 1932 - 1968

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions. Materials are open for research.

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Sensitive Materials Statement

Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy or similar laws, and the Iowa Open Records Law (see Iowa Code § 22.7). Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Northern Iowa assumes no responsibility.

Biographical / Historical

A student organization dedicated to the biological sciences was first established at Iowa State Teachers College (now the University of Northern Iowa) in 1926 as the Biology Club, which sought to assist biology students further their studies and to promote interest in biological sciences for those interested in the subject. Reorganization of the group began in 1932 after a successful effort to create a local campus chapter of the Beta Beta Beta (sometimes referred to as “Tri-Beta”) Honorary Biological Fraternity. Installation activities took place in 1934 with the establishment of the Delta Iota Chapter on campus. The organization has hosted many activities over the years for its members, including field trips, picnics, conventions, installation ceremonies, and more.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Processing Information

Collection processed and finding aid written by Archival Processor Tessa Wakefield, December 2023.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository