Baird's Manual question...
 

Where can you buy this?

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Brian Sejas
The Miami Chapter of Delta Upsilon, Est. May 13, 1868.

http://www.greekpages.com/resources/bairds.html

I'm not sure if it is worth the $$ anymore though, I heard that the last edition had a lot taken out compared to the older ones.

If you're looking for a used copy of an older version, you can go to www.addall.com, and go to "Find Used Books". That way, you can choose the price/condition. I found hundreds of copies of AXO's history, all for much less than I would have paid with eBay.

Also, the most recent edition is from 1991. And a lot of info in it is from the previous edition (circa 1978 or so). So it's not super up-to-date. Most libraries have at least one edition if you're looking for something specific.

There is a great web site for finding old/out of print/rare books & I can't for the life of me remember it. I'll do some surfing and see what I can come up with.


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SilverTurtle

Phi Beta Fraternity: National Professional Association for the Creative & Performing Arts

http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif I found it!!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

alibris.com

They have one Baird's Manual listed: 1957 edition for $89



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SilverTurtle

Phi Beta Fraternity: National Professional Association for the Creative & Performing Arts

Any news as to when a new version will be coming out??

I went to adall.com and found this:

TITLE: Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities
ISBN: 0722229372
Publisher: Best Books
Publish Date: 01/01/2001
Author:
Binding: Hardcover
List Price: USD 150.00

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Brian Sejas
The Miami Chapter of Delta Upsilon, Est. May 13, 1868.

Baird's manual is also available at Amazon.com.

Sorry to bother you guys, but what is Baird's Manual?

Did anyone else notice the publish date on my last post? It was in January of 2001.

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Brian Sejas
The Miami Chapter of Delta Upsilon, Est. May 13, 1868.

Yes! I wonder if that is a new edition or a republishing of the last? http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/confused.gif I'm pretty sure that no one from Baird's has recently contacted our fraternity's HQ regarding info (I would know this since I'm part of HQ). I think I'll have to hit the library this week and see if I can find it.


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SilverTurtle

Phi Beta Fraternity: National Professional Association for the Creative & Performing Arts

Hey queequek! Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities is a giant reference book. In includes information on every national GLO in America, even those that are no longer in existence. And from all conferences (i.e. NPC, IFC, NPHC, etc.) I don't recall if there are any locals listed in it or not. It has pictures of the crest, history and general info on all of them. It's been around for a long time and gets updated every 10-15 years or so. I would venture to say it's the most comprehensive (and positive) resource for GLOs in America.

It also has general history of the establishment of the greek system. I haven't read through all of it, but it's interesting.

Most libraries have an edition of it that you can browse... you will learn a lot!



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SilverTurtle

Phi Beta Fraternity: National Professional Association for the Creative & Performing Arts

When are they coming out with the next edition?

To my knowledge, the last one out is still 1991.

oh and by the way :rolleyes: - even though above has a 2001 edition listed, it doesn't exist. :p

Whoa, blast from the past. I remember asking that question... never did do anything about it though.