III. Constitution and By-laws,, 1828-1915
Dates
- 1828-1915
Scope and Contents
Summary: The Constitution states the object of the society and clearly describes the functioning of the society, officers, and general members. It includes the election process, duties of each office, terms of office, duties of each member, penalties for non-compliance, and functions of the standing committees. By-laws elaborate on the articles of the constitution. Each revision delineates the objectives of the society at that time as well as procedural changes. Revisions and amendments to the constitution and by-laws document changes in the focus and concerns of the society. In particular, compare the earliest versions to the constitution of 1915 the differences in student interests.
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arrangement: Contains Constitution and By-laws, in which the constitution is usually bound with the by-laws and subsequent amendments.
The Order of Exercises for each meeting is found at the beginning of the by-laws. Forms for the society diploma, letter of initiation, and invitations to give the commencement oration are at the end of each volume. The earlier volumes contain ornate calligraphy on the title and section pages. The first two folders include registers of student members. Reports of the committees involved in revising the constitution can be found in Miscellaneous Committee Reports.
Part of the Rutgers University Archives Repository
Rutgers University Libraries
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
169 College Avenue
New Brunswick NJ 08901-1163
848-932-7510
732-932-7012 (Fax)
scua_ref@libraries.rutgers.edu