Gamma Phi
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History
Edward Clark, D. R, Lackley, and Gus Williams formed Gamma Phi at the historically black college Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio on March 1, 1905.[1][2] It was the second or third African American collegiate fraternity in the United States and was the first to survive for more than a short time.[2][3][1] Gamma Phi group was the sole fraternity on campus until 1912.[4]
After operating as a local fraternity, the Gamma Phi grew into a national fraternity with at least three additional chapters,[1] Gamma Phi existed at Wilberforce University on and off for many years.[4] The last known documentation of Gamma Phi is from 1947.[1] Ashley F. G. Norwood notes "It isn’t clear exactly when or why it ceased to exist."[2]
Gamma Phi is notable as being one of the forerunners in the African American Collegiate Fraternal scene.[5]Template:Sidebar with collapsible lists
Symbols
The colors of Gamma Phi were blue and white.[1] Its flower was the white carnation.[1]
Chapters
Following is a list of known Gamma Phi chapters.
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | March 1, 1905 | Wilberforce University | Wilberforce, Ohio | Inactive | [1] |
See also
- History of North American fraternities and sororities
- List of African-American Greek and fraternal organizations
References
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- ↑ Darbonne, August J., "A Space of Their Own Color: Black Greek Letter Organizations at the University of New Orleans" (2019). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. p. 19.
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