text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_261913_1 (founded INTEGER, joined VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the earliest date an institution was founded that joined in 1977? 
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(founded) FROM table_261913_1 WHERE joined = "1977"