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What is the title of Chapter 6?

Expansion and Development

Who were the active chapters during August 1912?

Alpha, Beta, Theta, Kappa, Mu, Lambda, and Epsilon

Who were the charter brothers of the Mu Chapter?

Gale P. Hilyer, Raymond W. Cannon, Nelson D. Ricks, James L. Titus, Benjamin F. Bullock, Jasper Gibbs, Jr., John H. Hickman, Jr., R.C. McCullough, Frederick L. Parker, and Louis C. Valle

When and where was the Mu Chapter founded?

<p>Founded on 5/27/1911 in Minneapolis</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Nu Chapter founded, and who made it?

<p>Founded at Lincoln University on 11/22/1912 by Mr. Charles Garvin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the members of Pi Alpha Tau?

<p>James L. Titus, Gale P. Hilyer, Benjamin F. Bullock, R.C. McCullough, Jasper Gibbs Jr, Hammond Turner, Raymond W. Cannon, Nelson R. Ricks, Frederick L. Parker, John H. Hickman Jr, William M. Godette, and George Edgar Butler</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Alpha Alumni Chapter founded and where?

<p>Established on 11/19/1912 in NYC</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was Xi Chapter made and by whom?

<p>Xi Chapter was founded on 12/14/1912 by Clarence A. Jones</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the fraternity nationally incorporated and in what state?

<p>Nationally incorporated on 4/3/1912 in Washington, DC</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose set forth in the incorporation?

<p>Shall be educational and for the mutual uplift of its members</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the incorporators?

<p>Charles H. Garvin, Leon S. Evans, Joseph R. Fugett, Clarence A. Jones, Clarence B. Curley, Edward Gray, W. Calvin Chase Jr, and Frank Plummer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the officers named in the incorporation?

<p>President: Charles H. Garvin, Vice President: Leon S. Evans, General Secretary: Joseph R. Fugett, Treasurer: Clarence A. Jones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the notary public in the transaction?

<p>C.E. Lucas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for preparing the ritual in cipher?

<p>Joseph R. Fugett</p> Signup and view all the answers

When and where was the 5th General Convention held?

<p>Held on 12/26/1912 at the seat of Kappa Chapter, Ohio State University</p> Signup and view all the answers

What decisions did the Committee of the New Chapters make?

<p>Recommended the establishment of a chapter at the University of Pittsburgh</p> Signup and view all the answers

What recommendation was adapted on the third day of the convention?

<p>Graduate chapter at Louisville, KY, proposed to be known as 'Alpha Lambda Chapter'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Espirit de Fraternite, and who wrote it?

<p>The Espirit de Fraternite is a revision of the founders' spirit written by Charles H. Garvin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who made the Omicron Chapter, and when?

<p>Founded on 1/30/1913 by Charles H. Garvin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the first officers of the Omicron Chapter?

<p>President: Richard M. Fowler, Vice President: William Robert Small, Secretary: W. Ray M. Banks, Treasurer: Arthur D. Stevenson</p> Signup and view all the answers

What instrument did the Omicron Chapter use for the invitation to the initiation?

<p>An invitation letter that displayed a secret fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

What chapters were derived in 1913 and who were the charter brothers?

<p>Zeta Chapter was re-established on 3/29/1913, and Gamma Chapter was re-established on 4/26/1913. Charter members included: A.J. Allen, J.W. Anderson, Charles H. Wesley, and others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the 6th General Convention held and when?

<p>At the Beta Chapter in Washington, DC from 12/29-31/1913</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who served on the committee of the constitution?

<p>Roscoe C. Giles, A.W. Ward, J.W. Parker, J.N. Brown, and J.D. McLendon Jr</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the idea of a journal develop?

<p>The idea developed by Gamma Chapter</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the journal known as?

<p>The Sphinx</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the subscription price of the journal, and what was it added to?

<p>The subscription price was 50 cents and it was added to the grand tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first editor of the Sphinx?

<p>Raymond W. Cannon</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the first issues of the Sphinx.

<p>The first issues were like 4-page pamphlets</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was elected in the 6th General Convention?

<p>President: Henry L. Dickason, Vice President: Raymond W. Cannon, Secretary: Roscoe W. Ross, Treasurer: Howard H. Long</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motion was made concerning the fraternity historian, and who made it?

<p>Howard H. Long made a motion that the president should appoint a historian.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 6 Overview

  • Title of Chapter 6: "Expansion and Development"

Active Chapters in August 1912

  • Active chapters included Alpha, Beta, Theta, Kappa, Mu, Lambda, and Epsilon.

Mu Chapter Details

  • Founded on May 27, 1911, in Minneapolis.
  • Key founder: C.C. Middleton.
  • Charter brothers included Gale P. Hilyer, Raymond W. Cannon, and others.

Nu Chapter Formation

  • Established at Lincoln University on November 22, 1912.
  • Key founder: Mr. Charles Garvin.
  • Charter members included C.M. Cain, H.C. Collins, and more.

Pi Alpha Tau Organization

  • Formed by colored students at the University of Minnesota to promote fellowship and uplift their race.
  • Members included James L. Titus and Gale P. Hilyer.

Alpha Alumni Chapter

  • Founded on November 19, 1912, in New York City.
  • Key founding members included Roscoe C. Giles and WEB Du Bois.

Xi Chapter Establishment

  • Created on December 14, 1912, at Wilberforce University by Clarence A. Jones.
  • Charter members included A.L. Foster and E.H. Taylor.

National Incorporation

  • The fraternity was nationally incorporated on April 3, 1912, in Washington, D.C.

Purpose of Incorporation

  • Aim: To be educational and mutually uplifting, allowing lawful actions for effective society conduct.

Incorporators and Officers

  • Incorporators included Charles H. Garvin and Leon S. Evans.
  • Officers named:
    • President: Charles H. Garvin
    • Vice President: Leon S. Evans
    • General Secretary: Joseph R. Fugett
    • Treasurer: Clarence A. Jones

Notary Public

  • Notary public for the incorporation: C.E. Lucas.

Preparation of the Ritual

  • Joseph R. Fugett prepared the ritual in cipher using a rented typewriter.

5th General Convention Details

  • Held on December 26, 1912, at Ohio State University.
  • Delegates represented multiple chapters, including Alpha and Mu.

Committee Recommendations

  • Recommended the establishment of a chapter at the University of Pittsburgh.

Alpha Lambda Chapter Proposal

  • Proposed by the graduate chapter at Louisville, KY, to name all graduate chapters in alphabetical order.

Espirit de Fraternite

  • Written by Charles H. Garvin as a revision of the founders' spirit.
  • Advocates for members to focus on contributions to the fraternity over personal gains.

Omicron Chapter Foundation

  • Founded on January 30, 1913, by Charles H. Garvin.

First Omicron Chapter Officers

  • President: Richard M. Fowler
  • Vice President: William Robert Small
  • Other positions held by W. Ray M. Banks and Arthur D. Stevenson.

Invitation for Initiation

  • The Omicron Chapter used an invitation letter that invoked a sense of secret fear for initiates.

1913 Chapter Re-establishments

  • Zeta Chapter re-established on March 29, 1913, with charter members including A.J. Allen.
  • Gamma Chapter re-established on April 26, 1913, with charter members like J.M. Bracy.

6th General Convention Details

  • Held by Beta chapter in Washington D.C. from December 29-31, 1913.

Constitution Committee

  • Comprised of members including Roscoe C. Giles and A.W. Ward.

Development of the Journal

  • Idea for a journal originated from Gamma Chapter.

Journal Identity

  • Named "The Sphinx."

Subscription and Pricing

  • Subscription price set at 50 cents, included in the grand tax.

First Editor of The Sphinx

  • Raymond W. Cannon served as the first editor.

Initial Issues of The Sphinx

  • First editions presented as 4-page pamphlets.

New Officers Elected at 6th Convention

  • President: Henry L. Dickason
  • Vice President: Raymond W. Cannon
  • Secretary: Roscoe W. Ross
  • Treasurer: Howard H. Long

Historians Motion

  • Motion made by Howard H. Long for the president to appoint a historian to document the fraternity's history, seconded by W.N. Colson.

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