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Cross and Crucible (Chemists' Club)

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ACAD

Scope and Contents

From the Record Group:

This record group documents student organizations at the College throughout its history with the earliest materials dating to 1848. Records of these organizations are arranged into the following eleven series: Academic Organizations; Arts Organizations; Campus Service Organizations; Club Sports and Recreational Organizations; Media Organizations; Multicultural Organizations; Peer Education Organizations; Philanthropic Organizations; Pre-Professional Organizations; Religious Organizations and Special Interest Organizations. Within each series, individual clubs and organizations are arranged in alphabetical order.

Dates

  • Creation: 1848-2024

Conditions Governing Access

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Historical Note

Cross and Crusible, known in its earliest years as the Chemists' Club, was the primary student organization devoted to the study of chemistry. The Chemists' Club hosted lectures and conversations, and required students to maintain a 80% or more in their chemistry courses in order to remain a member. The club changed its name to Cross and Crucible in the early 1940s. The Hormone was the undergaduate publication maintained by the club, and appears to have accepted submissions from students at other colleges. The journal was shared and known internationally. The club was also affiliated with the American Chemical Society.

Extent

From the Record Group: 46.46 Cubic Feet (93 document boxes, 3 record cartons, 6 flat boxes, 1 flat file)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

From the Series: Spanish; Castilian