Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Beta Theta Pi Records
UA.12.2.41
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Beta Theta Pi. Gamma Psi chapter. Michigan State University.
- Title
- Beta Theta Pi records
- ID
- UA.12.2.41
- Date [bulk]
- Bulk, 1950-1970
- Date [inclusive]
- 1950-1979
- Extent
- 0.25 Cubic feet , 6 folders
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing,Michigan".
Historical Note
In 1948, Beta Tau petitioned to become a chapter of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. They were formally admitted in 1950 and became the Gamma Psi Chapter at Michigan State University. The chapter was disbanded by the National Board of Beta Theta Pi in 2007 due to violations, including the use of alcohol in the fraternity house. In December 2007, the house was declared unlivable by the city of East Lansing because of several health code violations, which had occurred since the chapter disbanded.
Scope and Content
This collection contains photocopies of records of the Beta Theta Pi chapter at Michigan State University. There is a copy of the formal petition by Beta Tau to Beta Theta Pi, and their subsequent filing of paper work to become a nonprofit organization. Also contained are dinner programs, reports on the chapter house reconstruction, and a pledge manual, Son of the Stars. Finally there is a collection of various reports and correspondence by chapter members.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections January 2009
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State University. -- General subdivision--Students;
Personal Name(s)
- Kirkpatrick, Dave
Subject(s)
- Greek letter societies
- Greek letter societies -- Michigan -- East Lansing
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
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Dinner Programs 1953, 1975 |
F.D. | 1 | ||
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House Reconstruction |
F.D. | 2 | ||
|
Non Profit Forms 1951 |
F.D. | 3 | ||
| Drawer | ||||
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Petitions 1948-1949 |
F.D. | |||
| Drawer | Folder | |||
|
Pledge Manual, Son of the Stars |
F.D. | 4 | ||
|
Reports 1950 - 1970, Undated |
F.D. | 5 | ||