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Who was the first African-American engineer registered in New York?
Who was the first African-American engineer registered in New York?
What significant role did George Biddle Kelley play in the fraternity?
What significant role did George Biddle Kelley play in the fraternity?
In which school did Nathaniel Allison Murray spend much of his career?
In which school did Nathaniel Allison Murray spend much of his career?
What position did Robert Harold Ogle hold in relation to the United States Senate?
What position did Robert Harold Ogle hold in relation to the United States Senate?
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Which architectural achievement is Vertner Woodson Tandy known for?
Which architectural achievement is Vertner Woodson Tandy known for?
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What contribution did Ogle make to the fraternity's identity?
What contribution did Ogle make to the fraternity's identity?
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Which of the following individuals became a charter member of Washington’s Mu Lambda Chapter?
Which of the following individuals became a charter member of Washington’s Mu Lambda Chapter?
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Which building is among the works designed by Vertner Woodson Tandy?
Which building is among the works designed by Vertner Woodson Tandy?
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What was the primary purpose of Alpha Phi Alpha at its founding?
What was the primary purpose of Alpha Phi Alpha at its founding?
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Which landmark event occurred in 1945 concerning Alpha Phi Alpha?
Which landmark event occurred in 1945 concerning Alpha Phi Alpha?
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Who among the following is NOT one of the founders known as the 'Jewels' of Alpha Phi Alpha?
Who among the following is NOT one of the founders known as the 'Jewels' of Alpha Phi Alpha?
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What foundational principles did the founders of Alpha Phi Alpha lay out?
What foundational principles did the founders of Alpha Phi Alpha lay out?
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When was Alpha Phi Alpha founded?
When was Alpha Phi Alpha founded?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding Alpha Phi Alpha's founding location?
Which of the following statements is true regarding Alpha Phi Alpha's founding location?
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What year was the first alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha established?
What year was the first alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha established?
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Which historical figure is associated with Alpha Phi Alpha and was known for advocating civil rights?
Which historical figure is associated with Alpha Phi Alpha and was known for advocating civil rights?
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Who is regarded as the 'philosopher of the founders' of Alpha Phi Alpha?
Who is regarded as the 'philosopher of the founders' of Alpha Phi Alpha?
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Which founder of Alpha Phi Alpha became the first executive secretary of the National Urban League?
Which founder of Alpha Phi Alpha became the first executive secretary of the National Urban League?
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What significant event occurred in 1945 regarding Alpha Phi Alpha?
What significant event occurred in 1945 regarding Alpha Phi Alpha?
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Which founder was known for being a medical consultant to the Veterans Hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama?
Which founder was known for being a medical consultant to the Veterans Hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama?
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Which founder helped organize the first three fraternity chapters branching out from Cornell?
Which founder helped organize the first three fraternity chapters branching out from Cornell?
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Who was the first Jewel to enter Omega Chapter?
Who was the first Jewel to enter Omega Chapter?
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What role did Charles Henry Chapman fulfill during the organization stages of Alpha Chapter?
What role did Charles Henry Chapman fulfill during the organization stages of Alpha Chapter?
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What distinguishes Eugene Kinckle Jones in terms of membership in Alpha Phi Alpha?
What distinguishes Eugene Kinckle Jones in terms of membership in Alpha Phi Alpha?
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Study Notes
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
- Founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York
- Founded by seven college men
- Intended to create a strong bond of brotherhood among African Americans
- Became interracial in 1945
- Initially served as a study and support group for minority students facing prejudice
- Focused on scholarship, fellowship, good character, and uplifting humanity
Founders (The "Jewels")
- Henry Arthur Callis
- Charles Henry Chapman
- Eugene Kinckle Jones
- George Biddle Kelley
- Nathaniel Allison Murray
- Robert Harold Ogle
- Vertner Woodson Tandy
Early Chapters
- Chapters established at other colleges and universities, many historically black
- First alumni chapter established in 1911
Further Goals
- Stressed academic excellence among members
- Actively worked to correct educational, economic, political, and social injustices faced by African Americans
- Involved in the fight for civil rights, with notable leaders like W.E.B. Du Bois, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., and Martin Luther King Jr.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Provided a voice and vision for the struggle of African Americans and people of color globally
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Explore the rich history of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University. This quiz will cover the fraternity's founding principles, key figures known as the 'Jewels', and its evolution into an organization focused on brotherhood and social justice for African Americans. Test your knowledge on its early chapters and significant impact on civil rights.
