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Alpha Chi Rho Phi Gamma Chapter collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2019-019

Scope and Contents

Collection includes materials collected by Robert Lavin ('53) from his time as part of the Phi Gamma Chapter of Alpha Chi Rho at Wesleyan University. Included are photographs of members, mugs, a banner, and fraternity paddles.

Dates

  • Creation: 1951-1953

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted

Biographical / Historical

The Phi Gamma chapter of Alpha Chi Rho was established at Wesleyan University in 1911. An originally religious fraternity that wished to restrict membership to Christians, in the 1950s, Wesleyan students began to expand membership to include Jewish and African American students. In 1958, all members of the Phi Gamma chapter were suspended from the national organization for their failure to comply with Alpha Chi Rho ritual codes. In 1959, the chapter voted unanimousy to leave Alpha Chi Rho and start a new, inclusive fraternity called Esse Quam Videri (EQV) on campus.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (1 oversize flat hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection includes materials collected by Robert Lavin ('53) from his time as part of the Phi Gamma Chapter of Alpha Chi Rho at Wesleyan University.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Robert C. Lavin ('53), 2019.

Title
Alpha Chi Rho Phi Gamma Chapter collection, 1951-1953
Status
Completed
Author
Amanda Nelson
Date
April 3, 2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
252 Church Street
Middletown CT 06459 USA
860-685-3864