Foundations Flashcards
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Founding
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December 4, 1906
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Seven Jewels
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Dr. Henry Arthur Callis Dr. Charles Henry Chapman Mr. Eugene Kinkle Jones Mr. George Biddle Kelley Mr. Nathaniel Allison Murray Mr. Robert Harold Ogle Mr. Vertner Woodson Tandy
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Dr. Henry Arthur Callis
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- Physician
- Howard University Professor of Medicine
- “philosopher of the founders”
- only one of “Cornell Seven” to become general president (6th General President [1915-1916])
- before moving to D.C. was a medical consultant to Veterans Hospital in Tuskegee, AL
- Died in 1974 at 87 years old (was the last living Jewel)
- His papers were donated to Howard’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center
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Dr. Charles Henry Chapman
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- Professor
- Entered higher ed and eventually became professor of agriculture at what is now FAMU
- died in 1934, was first jewel to enter Omega
- Described as “a brother beloved in the bonds”
- founded FAMU’s Beta Nu chapter
- During organization stages, he was the first chairmen of the Committees on Initiation and Organization
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Mr. Eugene Kinkle Jones
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- Became the first executive secretary of the National Urban League
- 20-year tenure with UL thus far has exceeded those of all his successors in office
- he organized the first three fraternity chapters that branched out from Cornell (Beta: Howard, Gamma: Virginia Union University, original Delta: University of Toronto)
- Alpha Chapter’s 2nd president
- Joined with Callis in creating fraternity name
- was a member of the first committees on Constitution and Organization and helped write fraternity ritual
- has distinction of being one of the first initiates as well as an original founder
- status as founder was not established until 1952
- entered Omega in 1954
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Mr. George Biddle Kelley
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- Engineer
- Became first African-American engineer registered in the state of New York
- was the strongest proponent of the fraternity idea among the org’s founders
- Alpha chapter’s first president
- served on committees that worked out the handshake and the ritual
- Was popular with the brotherhood
- Resided in Troy, NY
- Was active in Beta Pi Lambda chapter in Albany
- Entered Omega in 1963
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Mr. Nathaniel Allison Murray
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- Pursued graduate work after completing his undergraduate studies at Howard
- Later returned home to D.C. where he taught in DCPS
- Most of his career was spent at Armstrong Vocational High School in D.C.
- Was a member of Alpha Chapter’s first committee on organization of the new fraternal group and Committee on the grip
- the charter member of Washington’s Mu Lambda chapter frequently attended general conventions
- Entered Omega in 1959
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Mr. Robert Harold Ogle
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- Entered the career secretarial field
- Served as a professional staff member to the US Senate Committee on Appropriations
- He was an African-American pioneer in his Capitol Hill position
- he proposed the fraternity’s colors and was Alpha Chapter’s first secretary
- Ogle joined Kelley in working out the first ritual
- Became a charter member of Washington’s Mu Lambda Chapter
- Entered Omega in 1936
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LT. Vertner Woodson Tandy
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- Became the state of New York’s first registered black architect, with offices on Broadway in New York City
- designed the fraternity pins
- was first African-American to pass the military commissioning examination and was commissioned first lieutenant in the 15th infantry of the New York State National Guard
- was Alpha Chapter’s First Treasurer; took the initiative to incorporate the fraternity
- designed the Saint Phillips Episcopal Church in New York City
- Entered Omega in 1949 at age 64
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Colors of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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Black and Old Gold
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Mission Statement
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities
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Aims
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Manly deeds, scholarship, and Love for all mankind
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Motto
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First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all
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Symbol
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The Great Sphinx of Giza
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Flower
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Yellow rose
