The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity second edition this novel is based on the founding of alpha phi alpha as told by each of the 7 jewels. From our founding to the 1930s, some of the countrys most prominent and distinguished men were made honorary and exalted honorary members of the fraternity and embraced the vision of the. The surviving jewels at that time had all moved to different parts of the country so bro. The seven jewels founders of alpha phi alpha fraternity. Jewel brother eugene kinckle jones, of richmond, va was the son of a virginia union university professor and entered cornell university in the fall of 1906. Jewel henry arthur callis eastern region of alpha phi. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity 1st ed. The story of the expansion of alpha phi alpha fraternity gourdine, darrius jerome on. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity second editionthis novel is based on the founding of alpha phi alpha as told by each of the 7 jewels. The campaign to reclaim, restore, and revive historic landmarks.
Our history the founding of alpha phi alpha our jewels henry arthur callis charles henry chapman eugene kinckle jones. Alpha phi alpha history book chapters 110 11 terms. This book, jewels, an historical account of their heroic efforts, in. Welcome to the official site of jewels the story of the. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternityis a novel based on the founding of the first fraternity for african americans.
The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity second editionthis novel is based on the founding of alpha phi alpha as told by each of the. The seven jewels tau chapter alpha phi alpha fraternity inc. Alpha phi alpha no longer inducts honorary brothers. Despite poindexters role in the formation of alpha phi alpha, it was agreed that his name would not be linked to the early formation of the fraternity by the jewels of alpha phi alpha. His first cousin joseph henry brooks evans was the fraternity s executive secretary and his uncle roy w. From the early beginning, the a jewels of alpha phi alpha, though unknowingly, had set the scope which the fraternity enjoys today limitless. Alpha phi alpha was quite a family affair for jewel murray. It should be noted that the personality, versatility, and outlook of the jewels themselves, helped to set the pace for the present versatile scope of the fraternity. Leader in social work and educational organizations and first executive secretary of the urban league role in. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity, i felt as if i was on campus with the jewels and walking with them through the early days of alpha.
It was founded on december 4, 1906 at cornell university in ithaca, new york. The life of jewel henry arthur callis has been well documented in the book henry arthur callis. This view was emphatic especially from nathanial murray. Oct 14, 2015 alpha phi alpha is the first black, intercollegiate greeklettered fraternity. It employs an icon from ancient egypt, the great sphinx of giza. The term jewels has been adopted by the fraternity as its official designation for its founders. The book begins with a young henry callis in high school. The seven remarkable men who founded the fraternity on december 4, 1906, were scholars at cornell university in ithaca, new york. They plan, argue, laugh, and go through all that they went through in 1905 and 1906.
The zeta chapter of alpha phi alpha home of the history book by. Students, then brothers we students breathed the ideals of ezra cornell whose brainchild it was to regard the university as a seat of learning for anyone who desired a college education. This sketch is written to highlight some of the accomplishments of the man dubbed the conscience of alpha phi alpha fraternity. Seven young men met, dreamed, discussed, argued, fought, and founded alpha phi alpha in 1906.
Ssrip reapers of the inevitable paradox crossed fall 2012. They were henry arthur callis, who was born in 1887 in rochester, new york, the son of an african methodist episcopal ame minister. The founding jewels of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. This book, jewels, an historical account of their heroic efforts, in the face of insurmountable odds, is one that should not only be required reading for all young men who wish to cross the burning sands of our beloved fraternity, but for anyone desirous of leaving a mark in this world. The jewel founders and early leaders of the fraternity succeeded in laying a firm foundation for alpha phi alphas principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity. Given the time period of the fraternitys foundation, it is important to note the significance of their accomplishment. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity. Official organ of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc published february, may, october, and december october. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity darrius jerome g. The jewel founders of alpha phi alpha the seven visionary founders, known as the jewels of the fraternity, are dr. The founding jewels alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Alpha phi alpha history the most remarkable leadership in the african american community in the 20th century has without question come from the ranks of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. The term jewels has been adopted by the fraternity as its official designation for its.
Petersburg, now the m10 highway, was completed in 1746, its moscow end following the old tver road which had existed since the 16th century. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity second edition this novel is based on the founding of alpha phi alpha as told. The history of alpha phi alpha, a development in college life, page 31, 2000 edition in the fall of 1907, the ritual could not be found and jewels callis and jones wrote one from memory. Willingboro alphas alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Apr 17, 2012 around the time i was coming into alpha 1997, brother mason was selling his book the talented tenth. Canon took on the task of contacting them and trying to put together the story of alpha phi alpha. Jewel nathaniel allison murray eastern region of alpha phi. This novel is based on the founding of alpha phi alpha as told by each of the 7 jewels. Afro american cultural center 211 park street new haven, ct. As founder henry arthur callis euphemistically stated because the halfdozen african american students at cornell university during the school year 190405 did not return to campus the following year, the incoming students in 190506, in founding alpha phi alpha, were determined to bind themselves together to ensure that each would survive in. Given racial attitudes in 1906, their accomplishments were monumental. Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for african american men, was founded on december 4, 1906 at cornell university in ithaca, new york by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among african descendants in this country. As founder henry arthur callis euphemistically statedbecause the halfdozen african american students at cornell university during the school year 190405 did not return to campus the.
Often regarded as the philosopher of the founders and a moving force in the fraternitys development, he was the only one of the cornell seven to become general. The jewels of alpha phi alpha these men listed below are the founders of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Jhp is a 501 c 3, notforprofit corporation, whose mission is to reclaim, restore and revive two historic properties, previously neglected, which are a part of american history, and were instrumental to the founding of the first intercollegiate fraternal organization for african americans, alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Students, then brothers eugene kinckle jones, 18851953. The jewels jewel henry arthur callis was born january 14, 1887. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity, 2006, 193 pages, darrius jerome gourdine, 0975566008, 9780975566008, artisan house, 2006. Tibbs, also an alpha, was a renowned musician and piano instructor at howard university.
The tsar cannon was located on the platform of the lobnoye mesto. Wesley and convinced him to take on the role of author of the history book. The seven jewels of alpha phi alpha gamma pi lambda. The official site of jewels the story of the founding of alpha phi. Nov, 2004 the history of alpha phi alpha, a development in college life, page 31, 2000 edition in the fall of 1907, the ritual could not be found and jewels callis and jones wrote one from memory. Jewels thestoryofthefoundingof alpha phi alpha fraternity the richest man in china harnessing the 8 pillars of wealth, louis f. Jewel henry arthur callis, may 1946 the life of jewel henry arthur callis has been well documented in the book henry arthur callis. In the book the talented tenth, poindexter is stated to have been a founder and jewel of the fraternity.
As founder henry arthur callis euphemistically statedbecause the halfdozen african american students at cornell university during the school year 190405 did. The most remarkable leadership in the african american community in the 20th century has without question come from the ranks of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. According to his wife, poindexter did not oppose the idea of a fraternity. He recalled at the 34th annual convention in atlantic city, new jersey in 1948, the following incident.
The jewels of alpha phi alpha home 500th house of alpha. Home history of alpha zeta media calendar alpha phi alpha contact the zeta chapter of alpha phi alpha home of the history book by. Became a practicing physician, howard university professor of medicine and prolific contributor to medical journals. Since its founding on december 4, 1906, the fraternity has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of african americans and people of color around the world.
This book also contains the alpha hashtag history project. He graduates and travels to cornell university in ithaca ny. The seven jewels founders of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Jewels is unlike anything you have ever read as it pertains to the alpha phi alpha fraternity. The kappa delta chapter is the 423rd house of alpha, founded on february 08, 1975. Alpha phi alpha is the first intercollegiate fraternity established by african americans, founded on dec 4 1906. Poindexter was listed as being a member of the alpha chapter who is now in the omega chapter of alpha phi alpha. The alpha phi alpha history book collection the entire series. Our mission is to develop leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. Unfortunately, not all brothers accorded the jewels the due respect they deserved. Jewel jones love for alpha phi alpha is apparent through his leadership during the early years. Jun 30, 2020 alpha phi alpha was founded by seven undergraduate students at cornell who were later called by other fraternity members, the seven jewels.
Alpha phi alpha, the pride of our hearts and loved by us dearly art thou, we cherish thy precepts, thy banner shall be raised. The seven jewels alpha phi alpha, the alpha rho chapter. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity hardbound. Since its founding on december 4, 1906, the fraternity has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of. Alpha phi alpha leader accused of financial improprieties. Henry arthur callis, charles henry chapman, eugene kinckle jones, george biddle kelley, nathaniel allison murray, robert harold ogle, and vertner woodson tandy. In february of 1907, jewel brother jones transferred to the college of the arts of science at cornell. This book is unlike anything you have ever read as it pertains to our fraternity. This unique novel gives insight as to their thoughts, actions, words, and deeds. The history book that we have is fantastic for giving us the actual dates, times, places and people in our history. Alpha phi alpha history the 7 jewels famous alphas. Due to financial difficulties he was forced to drop out of school in 1907, but returned the following year. It was initially a literary and social studies club organized in the 19051906 school year at cornell university but later evolved into a fraternity with a founding date of december 4, 1906, at cornell. The history of alpha phi alpha a development in the negro college life what is the original title of the history book.
There was a time in the fraternitys history when each chapter was allowed to induct honorary brothers. Callis in creating the fraternity name, alpha phi alpha, and became the second president of alpha chapter in 1907. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity second editi. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity second edition this novel is based on the founding of alpha phi alpha as told by each of the 7. Jewel murray enjoyed the role and distinction of being a founder of alpha phi alpha fraternity. Books were sold on this bridge and stone platforms were built nearby for guns raskats. Beta rho shaw university, eta omicronncsu, gamma betanccu, gamma psist.
For the first time, the entire jewels novel series is in a hardbound edition. Darrius jerome gourdine author visit amazons darrius jerome gourdine page. He researched, wrote, and selfpublished this book while acting as the fraternitys archivist. On december 4, 1906, seven undergraduate students at cornell university, the seven jewels, organized alpha phi alpha fraternity, the first intercollegiate fraternity among african american men. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity is a novel based on the founding of the first fraternity for african americans. They are most humbly referred to as the jewels of the fraternity. Jewel nathaniel allison murray eastern region of alpha. The founding jewels the founding jewels of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. This book gives you the dialogue, the arguments, the laughter, the planning, and the founding of the fraternity 100 years ago. Upon his death in 1974, at age 87, the fraternity entered a time without any living jewels. As founder henry arthur callis euphemistically statedbecause the halfdozen african american students at cornell university during the school year 190405 did not return to campus the following year, the incoming students in 190506, in founding.
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