Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Chapter Records, 1920s-2012

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Creator: Sigma Theta Tau International. Alpha Chapter
Creator: Sigma Theta Tau International
Title: Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Chapter Records
Collection No.: MSS112
Dates: 1920s - 2012
Quantity:

Quantity: 5 cubic feet

Quantity: 5 cartons

Abstract: Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) is an honor society for nurses committed to fostering excellence, scholarship, and leadership in nursing to improve health care worldwide. STTI is a society of nursing leaders who are active in research, education, and practice in the field. As an honor society, it recognizes those who excel in their field and emphasizes the importance of continued professional enhancement. Alpha Chapter, at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the founding chapter of STTI.
Language: English .
Repository: IUPUI General Collections
IUPUI University Library
755 W. Michigan St.
Room 0133
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Business Number: 317-274-4064
speccoll@iupui.edu
URL: http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/special

Historical Note

Sigma Theta Tau International-Alpha Chapter is the founding chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) organization. STTI is an honor society for nurses committed to fostering excellence, scholarship, and leadership in nursing to improve health care worldwide. As an honor society, it recognizes those who excel in their field and emphasizes the importance of continued professional enhancement.

The Indiana University Training School for Nurses first began in 1914 with the opening of the Robert W. Long Hospital on what is now the campus of IUPUI. In 1922 six nursing students received permission from the school's director, Ehtel Palmer Clarke, to form an organization to recognize and encourage scholarship and high achievement.

Dorothy Garrigus Adams, Elizabeth Russell Belford, Edith Moore Copeland, Marie Hippensteel Lingeman, Elizabeth McWilliams Miller, and Mary Tolle Wright conceptualized an honor society for nurses to recognize their achievement. The requirements of Ethel P. Clarke set the stage for a professional society located at universities based on academic scholarship. The students, with the assistance of Dorothy and C. Severin Buschmann, obtained approval for the society from the Indiana Secretary of State on October 5, 1922. The first induction ceremony for Alpha Chapter of STTI was held on October 16, 1922.

At the time of the first Biennial Convention in 1929, STTI had two chapters: Alpha (Indiana University School of Nursing) and Beta (Washington University at St. Louis). Members elected to the first Grand Council of Officers were from both chapters.

Alpha Chapter has embraced its role as the founding chapter and continues to provide leadership to members and other chapters.

"We have a long and distinguished history of providing leadership to the nursing profession, including supporting nursing service, scholarship and education by awarding members with nursing scholarships, supporting research grants, and recognizing contributions of stellar nursing leaders." (Sigma Theta Tau International—Alpha Chapter Website)

Conventions (co)hosted by Alpha Chapter 1st National Convention, 1929 6th National Convention, 1939 12th National Convention, 1954 22nd Biennial Convention, 1973 (50th Anniversary Convention) 28th Biennial Convention, 1985 30th Biennial Convention, 1989 32nd Biennial Convention, 1993 34th Biennial Convention, 1997 (75th Anniversary Convention) 36th Biennial Convention, 2001 38th Biennial Convention, 2005 40th Biennial Convention, 2009 42nd Biennial Convention, 2013 44th Biennial Convention, 2017

STTI Notables from Alpha Chapter Dr. Mildred Adams Dorothy Ford Buschmann Dr. Frances Cleary Nancy Dickenson-Hazard Rebecca Markel Dr. Angela Barron McBride Nell Watts

Organizational Structure Alpha Chapter has committees for different tasks/areas that report to the Executive Committee or Executive Board (the name has changed over the years). In addition to regular meetings, the Executive Board has Business/Program meetings and an annual meeting throughout the year.

In 1982-1983, STTI divided into regions of governance in the United States to coordinate programs in various geographic areas and to allow members to meet in the year between the Biennial Convention. Since then, chapters have been grouped into global regions, with the North American region further divided into geographic regions. Alpha Chapter is in Region 9 in the North American region.

Scope and Contents

Minutes, 1932-2008 Include minutes and agendas from the Executive Board/Committee meetings, the annual meetings, and the Business/Program meetings of the chapter.

Committee Files, 1955-2008 Contain records of the committees organized to help manage the various tasks and activities of the chapter, including membership, award recognition, research, and scholarship.

Administrative Records, 1922-2012 Contain material related to the chapter running smoothly. Includes bylaw iterations, annual reports, correspondence, finances, membership, awards, and applications for grants or positions.

History Records, 1922-2009 These consist of material related to the history of the chapter, including induction programs and officer and president lists.

Publications, 1946-2008 The majority of this series concerns the chapter newsletter, with a folder about the chapter "Citation" monograph.

Photographs, 1920s-2001 Consist of historical photographs of Alpha Chapter and STTI, including induction ceremonies, new member groups, and the Indiana University School of Nursing.

Restrictions

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Related Materials

MSS051 Sigma Theta Tau International Records, 1920-2016, Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives, IUPUI University Library, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Sigma Theta Tau International—Alpha Chapter Records, 1920s-2012, Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives, IUPUI University Library, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by Sigma Theta Tau International Alpha Chapter, Indianapolis, IN, July 2016, 2016/17-002. Processed by Courtney Rookard, October 2017.

Bibliography

  • Mss51 Sigma Theta Tau International Records, 1920-2016, Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives, IUPUI University Library, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis.
  • "The 1920s: Historical Background and Alpha Chapter." Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence: Histories of the Early Sigma Theta Tau Chapters, Center for Nursing Press, 1997.
  • Watts, Nell. The Adventurous Years: Leaders in Action 1973-1993, Center for Nursing Press: Indianapolis, 1997.
  • Vision of 75 Years: An Anniversary Celebration 1922-1997, Center for Nursing Press: Indianapolis, 1997.
  • Sigma Theta Tau International—Alpha Chapter Website: http://alpha.nursingsociety.org/home

    • Collection Inventory

    Series:

    Minutes , 1932-2008

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 1
    Annual/Business/Program Meetings , 1963-1976

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 2
    Annual/Business/Program Meetings , 1975-1979

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 3
    Annual/Business/Program Meetings , 1980-1991

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 4
    Chapter Meetings , 1932-1940

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 5
    Chapter Member Notes , 1934-1960

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 6
    Chapter Meetings , 1950-1963

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 7
    Executive Board/Committee Meetings , 1955-1969

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 8
    Executive Board/Committee Meetings , 1970-1972

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 9
    Executive Board/Committee Meetings , 1971-1975

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 10
    Executive Board/Committee Meetings , 1973-1975

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 11
    Executive Board/Committee Meetings , 1976-1979

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 12
    Executive Board/Committee Meetings , 1980-1985

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 13
    Executive Board/Committee Meetings , 1986-1989

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 14
    Executive Board/Committee Meetings , 1990-1993

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 15
    Executive Board/Committee Meetings , 1994-1999

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 16
    Executive Board/Committee Meetings , 2000-2003

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 17
    Executive Board/Committee Meetings , 2004-2008

    Language: English .

    Series:

    Committee Records , 1955-2008

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 18
    Archives Heritage Committee , 1966-1991

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 19
    Committee Rosters , 1962-1979

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 20
    Committees , 1972-1991

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 21
    Eligibility Committee , 1969-1977

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 22
    Eligibility Committee , 1971-1985

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 23
    Eligibility Committee , 1986-1988

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 24
    Eligibility Committee , 1990 - 1994, 1998

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 25
    Nominating Committee , 1961-1978

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 26
    Nominations Committee , 1980-1993

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 27
    Program Committee , 1969-1980

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 28
    Program Committee , 1983-1993

    Language: English .

    box 1
    folder 29
    Program Committee—Research Luncheon , 1977-1982

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 1
    Publication Committee , 1968-1974

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 2
    Publicity Committee , 1979-1991

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 3
    Recognition Committee , 1979-1989

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 4
    Recognition Committee—Nominations and Awards , 1990-2001

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 5
    Research Committee , 1977-1986

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 6
    Research Committee , 1987-1991

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 7
    Research Committee , 1992 - 1994, 2008

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 8
    Scholarship Committee , 1955-1979

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 9
    Scholarship Committee , 1960-1976

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 10
    Scholarship Committee , 1987-1993

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 11
    Scholarship and Scholastic Committee (1) , 1966-1977

    Language: English .

    Arrangement: Folder 1 of 2

    box 2
    folder 12
    Scholarship and Scholastic Committee (2) , 1966-1977

    Language: English .

    Arrangement: Folder 2 of 2

    Series:

    Administrative Records , 1922-2012

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 13
    Alpha as Mentor Chapter , 1988-1990

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 14
    Archivist Functions , 1983

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 15
    Articles of Incorporation , 1922, 1955

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 16
    Association of College Honor Societies , ca. 1967

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 17
    Auditor's Reports , 1961-1975

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 18
    Awards and Honors Given , 1956-1977

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 19
    Biennial Convention , 1973, 1977, 2001, 2007

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 20
    30th Biennial Convention , 1989

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 21
    Bylaws , 1966-1978

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 22
    Bylaws , 1979-1990

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 23
    Bylaws , 1994-2009

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 24
    Bylaws Revisions , 1971-1973

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 25
    Career Survey , 2008

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 26
    Chapter Annual Reports , 1958-1979

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 27
    Chapter Annual Reports , 1977-1995

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 28
    Chapter Annual Reports , 1999-2002

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 29
    Chapter Archives , 1987-1990

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 30
    Chapter Biennial Reports , 1961-1991

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 31
    Chapter Budget , 1970-1979

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 32
    Chapter Election , 2008

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 33
    Chapter President , 1975-1979

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 34
    Chapter Treasurer Records , 1934-1954

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 35
    Chapter Treasurer Records , 1954-1979

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 36
    Chapter Webpage , 1999

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 37
    Communication , 1967-1976

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 38
    Constitution and Bylaws , 1946-1979

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 39
    Correspondence , 1972-1979

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 40
    Correspondence , 1980-1981

    Language: English .

    box 2
    folder 41
    Correspondence , 1982-1983

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 1
    Correspondence , 1984-1987

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 2
    Correspondence , 1988-1993

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 3
    Correspondence , 2003-2008

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 4
    Correspondence From National , 1986-1988

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 5
    Fall Applications , 2007

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 6
    Financial Ledger , 1935-1947

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 7
    Financial Ledger , 1947-1958

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 8
    Financial Ledger , 1958-1964

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 9
    Financial Ledger , 1964-1970

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 10
    Financial Ledger , 1970-1977

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 11
    Financial Notebook , 1972-1973

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 12
    Financial Reports , 1972-1988

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 13
    Financial Reports , 1988-2007

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 14
    Financial Statements , 1986-2012

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 15
    Future Planning , 2006-2008

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 16
    Guidelines for Chapter Administration and Governance , 2001

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 17
    Guidelines for Chapter Policies and Procedures , 1987

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 18
    Guidelines for Historical Materials , ca. 1987

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 19
    Handbook , 1966-1972

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 20
    Helene Fuld Faculty Scholars Grant , 1995

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 21
    Indiana Officers Council , 1981

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 22
    Induction Ceremonies , 1972-1989

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 23
    Insignias and Rituals , 1973-1987

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 24
    Insurance , 1998, 2006

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 25
    Lifetime Membership , 1971-1975

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 26
    Lifetime Membership Problems , 1986-1989

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 27
    Meeting on Writing Skills Workshop , 1980

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 28
    Membership , 1970-2008

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 29
    Membership and Faculty Counselors , 1972-1976

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 30
    Membership—Honor Roll of Members , 1999 July 1

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 31
    Membership Lists , 1971-1990

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 32
    Membership Lists , 1979-2010

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 33
    Membership Recruitment , 2000-2008

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 34
    Miscellaneous , 1974-2010

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 35
    National Awards , 1985

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 36
    New Member Ideas , 2003-2004

    Language: English .

    box 3
    folder 37
    Nurse Leader Applications , 2007

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 1
    Nurse Leader Applications (1) , 2008

    Language: English .

    Arrangement: Folder 1 of 2

    box 4
    folder 2
    Nurse Leader Applications (2) , 2008

    Language: English .

    Arrangement: Folder 2 of 2

    box 4
    folder 3
    Programs—Education Conferences , 1970-1977

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 4
    Programs—Education Seminar , 1970

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 5
    Programs—Research Sessions , 1968-1982

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 6
    Recording Secretary , 1950-1976

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 7
    Region 4 Material , 1987-1988

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 8
    Reports and Member Checks , 2006-2008

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 9
    Research Grant Applications , 1972-1978

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 10
    Research Grants Awarded , 1972-1978

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 11
    Research Luncheon , 1977-1979

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 12
    Research Reports , ca. 1978

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 13
    Safety Deposit Box , 1969-1971

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 14
    STTI Award Nomination for Rebecca Markel , 1993

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 15
    Spring Induction—Correspondence (1) , 2008

    Language: English .

    Arrangement: Folder 1 of 2

    box 4
    folder 16
    Spring Induction—Correspondence (2) , 2008

    Language: English .

    Arrangement: Folder 2 of 2

    box 4
    folder 17
    Strategic Plan , 2005

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 18
    Tax Documents , 1954-1973

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 19
    Tax Documents , 1985-1993

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 20
    Tax Documents , 1994-2005

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 21
    Tax Documents , 2006-2012

    Language: English .

    Series:

    History Records , 1922-2009

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 22
    Active Member Lists , 1936-1974

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 23
    Alpha Chapter Award History , 1983-2001

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 24
    80th Anniversary Celebration , 2002

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 25
    Certificate of Commendation , 1983, 1993

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 26
    Chapter Fact Sheet , 1989

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 27
    Chapter Officer Lists , 1969-2009

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 28
    Chapter Presidents , 1922-1996

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 29
    Clippings , 1936-1974

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 30
    Dean's Council Recognition , undated

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 31
    Founders' Biographies and Interviews , 1922 - ca. 1980

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 32
    "A Historical Overview of Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society of Nursing, 1922-1979", By Rebecca Markel , 1986

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 33
    Historical Tribute to the Founders , 1980

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 34
    History , 1922-1983

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 35
    Induction Ceremony , 2007 April 20

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 36
    Induction Lists , 1922-1979

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 37
    Induction Programs , 1933-1941

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 38
    Induction Programs , 1954-1972

    Language: English .

    box 4
    folder 39
    Induction Programs , 1975-1982

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 1
    Induction Programs , 1973-1991

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 2
    Induction Programs , 1994-2008

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 3
    Induction Signature Book , 1922-1966

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 4
    Induction Signature Book , 1967-1972

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 5
    Kelly Sakrison , 1981

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 6
    Officer Rosters , 1933-1979

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 7
    Proclamation for "Sigma Theta Tau, Inc. Day" , 1973 October 24

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 8
    1920s STTI and Alpha Chapter History , 1997

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 9
    STTI History , ca. 1989

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 10
    Sigma Theta Tau Songs , undated

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 11
    Yearly Programs , 1940-1978

    Language: English .

    Series:

    Publications , 1946-2008

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 12
    Chapter Newsletter , 1946-1969

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 13
    Chapter Newsletter , 1970-1979

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 14
    Chapter Newsletter , 1980-1989

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 15
    Chapter Newsletter , 1990-1999

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 16
    Chapter Newsletter , 2000-2003

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 17
    Chapter Newsletter , 2008

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 18
    Chapter Newsletter—Correspondence , 2001-2002

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 19
    "Citation" Monograph , 1969-1974

    Language: English .

    Series:

    Photographs , 1920s - 2001

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 20
    Photographs , 1967-1968

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 21
    Award Winners , 1993, 2001

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 22
    32nd Biennial Convention , 1993

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 23
    Burial of Founder Mary Tolle Wright at Arlington National Cemetery , 1999 June 21

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 24
    Colloquium , 1968 April 15

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 25
    Founders' History , undated

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 26
    Indiana University School of Nursing , 1920s, undated

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 27
    Indiana University School of Nursing (1) , undated

    Language: English .

    Arrangement: Folder 1 of 2

    box 5
    folder 28
    Indiana University School of Nursing (2) , undated

    Language: English .

    Arrangement: Folder 2 of 2

    box 5
    folder 29
    Individual Awards , 1971-1972

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 30
    Induction , 1961

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 31
    Induction , 1962 May

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 32
    Induction , 1969 May

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 33
    Induction at Creighton University , 2001 October

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 34
    Induction Ceremony , 1983 April 24

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 35
    Induction Groups , 1963-1972

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 36
    Lists , 1963-1971

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 37
    Miscellaneous , undated

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 38
    Officers , 1965-1970

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 39
    Recognition Awards , 1991

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 40
    Rose Bowl Support , 1968

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 41
    Sigma Theta Tau Members , ca. 1972

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 42
    Sigma Theta Tau Members , 1979-1980

    Language: English .

    box 5
    folder 43
    University of Iowa , 1955

    Language: English .