Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Phi Alpha Theta
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023
1. Phi Alpha Theta Marker
Inscription.
Phi Alpha Theta, the only national honor academic society in history and the largest honor society devoted to a single discipline, was founded at the University of Arkansas. On March 14, 1921, Dr. Andrew Cleven, assistant professor of history, met with students in Old Main to form a university historical society. A month later it was reorganized as a fraternal honor society, Phi Alpha Theta, open to both men and women. Its purpose was to encourage research and the diffusion of historical information “through socialized avenues.” Dr. Cleven founded a second chapter at the University of Pittsburgh in 1922 and Phi Alpha Theta became national in 1924.
Phi Alpha Theta, the only national honor academic society in history and the largest honor society devoted to a single discipline, was founded at the University of Arkansas. On March 14, 1921, Dr. Andrew Cleven, assistant professor of history, met with students in Old Main to form a university historical society. A month later it was reorganized as a fraternal honor society, Phi Alpha Theta, open to both men and women. Its purpose was to encourage research and the diffusion of historical information “through socialized avenues.” Dr. Cleven founded a second chapter at the University of Pittsburgh in 1922 and Phi Alpha Theta became national in 1924.
Erected 2000 by Arkansas Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 1921.
Location. 36° 4.09′ N, 94° 10.292′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from North Campus Walk south of West Maple Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is south of Old Main at the University of Arkansas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 459 N Campus Walk, Fayetteville AR 72701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Medal of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); POW/MIA Memorial
Also see . . . Phi Alpha Theta. Wikipedia entry on the honor society for undergraduate and graduate students and professors of history, whose motto is "Seek Truth." (Submitted on May 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023
2. Phi Alpha Theta Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
