Sphinx Head Society records
Scope and content
Correspondence; minutes and minute books; initiation book; address book, directories, newsletters, and membership lists; items relating to the 50th anniversary in 1940; constitution and bylaws; and financial records of the Sphinx Head Society at Cornell University. Also, Sphinx Head Constitution and membership book, signed by initiates every year since 1891. Photographs including group photos of members.
Includes Skorton/Murphy Appreciation Banner (2015).
Dates
- 1890-2015.
Creator
- Sphinx Head Society (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
Access restricted to documented members of the Sphinx Head Society, except for Box 5.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
The "Sphinx Head Constitution" membership book in box 2 may be borrowed each semester for signatures of initiates.
Extent
2.6 cubic feet. (2.6 cubic feet.)
Language of Materials
English
Alternate Form Available
Sphinx Head Constitution and membership book: available on CD.
- Cornell University -- : Students.
- Photographs
- Sphinx Head Society
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)