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"