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06-29-2001, 05:20 PM
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Baird's Manual question...
Where can you buy this?
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Brian Sejas
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06-29-2001, 07:20 PM
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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.
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06-29-2001, 07:53 PM
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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.
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06-29-2001, 08:11 PM
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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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06-29-2001, 08:42 PM
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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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 I found it!!!
alibris.com
They have one Baird's Manual listed: 1957 edition for $89
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06-29-2001, 08:46 PM
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Any news as to when a new version will be coming out??
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06-29-2001, 09:16 PM
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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
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Binding: Hardcover
List Price: USD 150.00
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06-29-2001, 10:46 PM
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Baird's manual is also available at Amazon.com.
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06-30-2001, 05:30 AM
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Sorry to bother you guys, but what is Baird's Manual?
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06-30-2001, 11:32 AM
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Did anyone else notice the publish date on my last post? It was in January of 2001.
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Brian Sejas
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07-01-2001, 12:41 AM
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Originally posted by BrianMUDU:
Did anyone else notice the publish date on my last post? It was in January of 2001.
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Yes! I wonder if that is a new edition or a republishing of the last?  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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07-01-2001, 12:45 AM
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Originally posted by queequek:
Sorry to bother you guys, but what is Baird's Manual?
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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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12-30-2001, 10:38 PM
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When are they coming out with the next edition?
To my knowledge, the last one out is still 1991.
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12-31-2001, 12:24 AM
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oh and by the way  - even though above has a 2001 edition listed, it doesn't exist. 
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12-31-2001, 02:12 AM
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Whoa, blast from the past. I remember asking that question... never did do anything about it though.
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