Alpha Phi Alpha Flashcards

Study Notes

Motto

"First of All, Servants of All, We Shall transcend All" represents the guiding philosophy of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Preamble

Aims to create unity among college men, promote personal progress, foster brotherhood, reject evil, combat prejudice, and uphold the sanctity of the home and virtues of womanhood.

Henry Arthur Callis

Practicing physician and medical professor at Howard University, influential in the development of Alpha Phi Alpha.
Recognized as the only "Cornell Seven" member to serve as General President.
Worked as a medical consultant at the Veterans Hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama.
Passed away in 1974, 87 years old, marking the end of an era for the Fraternity.

Charles Henry Chapman

Became Professor of Agriculture at Florida A&M University and was involved in Fraternity leadership.
First member to enter Omega Chapter in 1934, leading to significant participation in Fraternity honors.
Played a key role in the organization of Alpha Chapter.

Eugene Kinckle Jones

First Executive Secretary of the National Urban League, serving for 20 years.
Instrumental in establishing the first three chapters from Cornell, including Beta at Howard.
Second President of Alpha Chapter and helped create the Fraternity's founding documents and ritual.
Recognized as a founder in 1952, passed away in 1954.

George Biddle Kelley

First African American engineer registered in New York, serving as Alpha Chapter's first President.
Advocated strongly for the Fraternity's ideals, involved in developing its rituals.
Active with the Beta Pi Lambda Chapter in Albany, died in 1963.

Nathaniel Allison Murray

Completed graduate studies at Howard and became an educator in Washington, D.C.
Contributed to the first committee for the Fraternity's organization and was a charter member of the Mu Lambda Chapter.
Known for attendance at General Conventions, died in 1959.

Robert Harold Ogle

Pioneer in the secretarial field, worked with the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Proposed the Fraternity's colors and served as its first secretary; key figure in developing early rituals.
Charter member of Mu Lambda Chapter, passed away in 1936.

Vertner Woodson Tandy

First registered black architect in New York, designed the Fraternity's pin and incorporated the organization.
First African American to pass the military commissioning exam, served in the New York State National Guard.
Notable for designing buildings such as Saint Phillips Episcopal Church, died in 1949.

Aims

Slogan: "Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and love for all mankind" encapsulates the core values of the Fraternity.

Annie C. Singleton

Referred to as the "Mother of Alpha," highlighting her significance in the Fraternity's history.

Description

Test your knowledge of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity with these flashcards. Each card presents key concepts and definitions, including the fraternity's motto and preamble. Perfect for current members or those interested in learning more about this historic organization.