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what is the dedication
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to the youths who march onward and upward toward the light this volume is respectfully dedicated
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what are the two titles of the introduction
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1. college life and fraternity development
2. social action and fraternity development |
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what is the address of the first meeting place
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421 North Albany Street Ithaca, New York 14850
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who's residence was the first meeting place held
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Mister Edward Newton
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What is the title of chapter one
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the origin of Alpha Phi Alpha
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what is the address of the second meeting place
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411 East State Street Ithaca, New York 14850
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what is another name for the second meeting place
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Ladies exchange
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who's residence was the second meeting place held
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Mister Archie Singleton
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there was a banquet in the summer of 1906. give the date and the committee.
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june 9th, 1906; committee: mister morgan phillips, j.b.b henry arthur callis, j.b.b robert harold ogle
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who discovered the fraternity at Ohio state University? what is the name of the news item this person read?
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.b.b robert harold ogle read the chicago defender about a fraternity entitled pi gamma omicron
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who is the mother of alpha phi alpha?
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Annie Singleton
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what is the date of the first meet of the 1906-1907 school year?
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october 16th
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who is known as the precursor to the fraternity?
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charles chapman poindexter
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who served on the constitution and bylaws committee?
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1,3, 5 mister james morton, lemuel graves,
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date of the first initiation?
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october 30th, 1906
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where did the first initiation take place
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masonic hall, also known as r-e-d-man's hall, also known as odd fellow's hall
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who served on the initiation committee?
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1,2,4,7
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who served on the new members committee?
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1,2,4,7
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who were the first initiates?
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j.b.b eugene kinckle jones, Gordon Jones, Lemuel Graves
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who proposed the name of the fraternity?
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j.b.b george biddle kelley
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who proposed the colors of the fraternity?
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j.b.b robert harold ogle
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who was the toastmaster of the banquet, and who spoke on "why organize?"
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j.b.b george biddle kelley
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who spoke on "welcome brother"
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j.b.b robert harold ogle
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who spoke on "freshmen?"
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mister james morton
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who spoke on "brotherhood?"
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mister george tompkins
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who spoke on "perseverance, brother"
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j.b.b nathaniel alison murray
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who spoke on "courage, brother"
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j.b.b henry arthur callis
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who spoke on "loyalty"
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j.b.b charles henry chapman
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who spoke on "ideals"
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mister charles chapman poindexter
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how much money has been spent for towels? who presented this bill?
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35 cents, presented by j.b.b vertner woodson tandy
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who preseted a bill for materials used in the making of the program? how much was this bill?
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j.b.b vertner woodson tandy, 25 cents
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who served on the topics committee?
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1,5, george tompkins
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who served on the entertainment committee?
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1,2 george tompkins
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give the name of the curch and news article that was read on november 13, 1906
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zion church; the article was "the world today"
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who served on the pin committee?
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4,7
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who served on the new fraternal organization committee?
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1,2,3,5 james morton
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give the date of the first meeting after alpha phi alpha became a fraternity. what was the first item of business?
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january 8th, 1907; the first item of business was the resignation of charles chapman poindexter
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list the three stages of alpha phi alpha?
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social study club, literary society, fraternity
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on what day was the name "alpha phi alpha" proposed?
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october 23, 1906
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on what day and date was the decision made to become a fraternity?
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tuesday, december 4th, 1906
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what are the last five words of chapter 1?
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first national greek letter fraternity
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what date were the arrangments made of the banquet? who was paid and how much?
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saturday, october 27th, 1906; miss rose cohen was paid five dollars
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describe how brothers vote in alpha phi alpha:
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open hand to denote affirmative, closed fist to denote negative
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give the quote describing the fist initiates at the initiation?
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the unhappy victims were led trembling into our midst
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write the quote stated by j.b.b henry arthur callis
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society offered us narrolly circumscribed opportunity and no security. out of our need, our fraternity brought social purpose and social action.
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who is the author of the book?
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big brother charles harris wesley, delta xi chapter, central state university
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34th general president?
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Mark S. Tillman
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write invictus.
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by william ernest henley
out of the night that covers me, black as a pit from pole to pole, i thank whatever gods may be, for my unconquerable soul, in the fell clutch of circumstance, i have not winced not cried aloud, under the bludgeonings of chance, my head is bloodied, but unbowed, beyond this place of wrath and tears, looms but the horror of the shade, and yet the menace of the years, finds and shall find me unafraid, it matter not how straight the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll, i am the master of my fate, i am the captain of my soul! |
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name the items on the first menu
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cream tomato soup
salted wafter broiled lamb chops hash brown potatoes finger rolls peas in tubs wild apple jelly shrimp salad rolled bread olives pickles neapolitan ice cream lady fingers chocolate cake demi tasse crackers cheese alpha phi alpha punch brotherhood smoke |
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What is the title of chapter 2?
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The period of Consolidation
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Which of the members did not return to school?
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BB Morgan Phillips
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List the Jewels and their occupations?
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jbb henry arthur callis: practicing physician
jbb charles henry chapman: professor, florida agricultural and mechanical university jbb eugene kinckle jones: executive secretary, national urban league jbb george biddle kelley: new york state civil engineer jbb nathaniel alison murray: teacher, armstrong technical high school jbb robert harold ogle: secretary to the office to the committee of appropriations to the united states senate jbb vertner woodson tandy: registered new york state architect |
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What item was removed from the menu of the second initiatory banquet and why?
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Cheese and Crackers. The reason being is b/c Charles Chapman Poindexter resigned and turned his back on the fraternity.
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Who designed the cover of the second annual banquet?
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JBB Vertner Woodson Tandy
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What is the date of the second initiation?
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October 26th, 1907
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Who served as the headwaiter at the sage college dining room?
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BB James Morton
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Give the date of the first meeting held in October and the members present?
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October 5, 1907;1,3,6,7 and BB Lemuel Graves, BB Gordon Jones
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Whose residence was this meeting held?
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JBB 3,7
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Give the results of the office elections held at this meeting?
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President: 3
Secretary: 6 Treasurer: 7 |
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What date and time was set as the regular meeting schedule?
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Saturday night at eight post meridian
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At whose residence was the second annual banquet held? Give the address of the person's residence?
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Mrs. Rose Cohen; 321 west mills street, Ithaca New York, 14850
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Who were the second initiates?
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BB James Boags, BB Roscoe Conkling Giles, BB Frank Plummer, BB Frank Wilson, BB John Smith
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Who were the members of the fraternity at the time of the second annual banquet?
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1-7 Jewels; BB James Morton, BB Gordon Jones, BB Lemuel Graves
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Who was the toastmaster of the second annual banquet?
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#1 (JBB Henry Arthur Callis)
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Who spoke on what does college life mean?"
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BB Lemuel Graves
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Who spoke on "welcome freshman?"
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#7 JBB Vertner Woodson Tandy
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Who spoke on "freshmen humility"?
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BB Roscoe Congling Giles
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Who spoke on "Alpha Phi Alpha"?
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#3 (JBB Eugene Kinckle Jones)
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Who spoke on "reminisces"?
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#4 (JBB George Biddle Kelley)
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Who spoke on “the possibilities of the college man?”
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JBB #6
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Who spoke on “the college man in business?”
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JBB #2
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Who was on the committee for “a catalog for designs of fraternity pins?”
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JBB #3; BB Gordon Jones; BB Lemuel Graves
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On November 8th, 1907, how many pins were purchased and how much did each member have to pay?
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20 pins were purchased, 3 dollars
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Who spoke on “the lack of unity among the fellows?”
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JBB #1
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How much was the fine issued for “the lack of proper spirit?”
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25 cent
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who was on the first shingle committee?
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JBB #1and BB Lemuel Graves
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the first shingles were ordered from whom and how many were ordered?
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John Mitchell; 100 Shingles
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Who designed the first fraternity pin?
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JBB # 7
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What prevented the completion of the incorporation documents?
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The absence of Lawyer Baker
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What was the tax ordered for each member to pay for incorporation?
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2.50$
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what was the name of the second attorney interviewed for the cost of the charter?
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Mister William Smith
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How much was the amount he proposed?
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27 dollars
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in what building did the chapter meet to adopt the resolution for the first step toward incorporation?
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Young Colored Mens club
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What is the address of this building?
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116 south tiago street, Ithaca, new york, 14850
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at what date and time did vote on this incorporation take place?
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January 18, 1908
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The certificate of incorporation was filed and recorded on what date and in what office?
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January 29th, 1908; office of secretary of the state of new york
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BB Graves made a motion that the pin be worn where?
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On the heart side of the body
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Based on the final motion, presented by whom, where should the pin be worn.
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JBB Henry Arthur Callis; the left side of the vest, or shirt
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Who served on the Committee on Amplification of the Constitution
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JBB #1, BB Frank Plummer
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Who was on the Committee for the Grip
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JBB #4,5,7
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Who created the first Ritual
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JBB 4,6
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What happened to the first ritual and who created another.
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The first ritual was lost and JBB 1,3 drew up a new ritual from memory.
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Who studied Ethiopia
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BB Roscoe C. Giles
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Who talked to a Greek Professor
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JBB #1
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How much was the bill and discount for incorporation
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$25.27 with a discount of .27 cents totaling $25.00
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Who was served on the board of trusties
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JBB #1,3,47 and BB Graves
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What The Title of Chapter 3
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The First Steps in Expansion
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What is the date founded, and seat of Beta chapter
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December 20, 1907, Howard University, Washington DC
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Who is credited with the establishment of Beta chapter.
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JBB 3, JBB 5
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What is tap day WITH DETAILS.
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On the day assigned the fraternity, clad in blue and white caps, Howard's colors, they marched around the campus headed by the University Band, and lined up upon the campus opposite the students. Then each member of the fraternity left the ranks and sought out the man he had been designated to tap. Taking off the candidate's hat, he was slapped on the shoulder and commanded to retire to the assembly room.
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What happened to Tap Day
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The report of Tap Day aroused the disapproval of Alpha Chapter and was later discontinued by Beta Chapter.
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Who were the first 2 honorary members, and their dates of induction.
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George Fletcher, April 26, 1907; Rev. E. U. A. Brooks February 29, 1908
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What is the date founded, and seat of Gamma chapter
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December 30, 1907, Virginia Union University, Richmond Virginia
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Who is credited with the establishment of Gamma chapter.
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JBB 3
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What is the date founded, and seat of Delta chapter?
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April 11, 1908, University of Toronto; Toronto Canada
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Who is credited with the establishment of Delta chapter?
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JBB 3 JBB 7
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How was the report of the establishment of Delta Chapter received?
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President Jones' report was at first attacked. It was said that his action was "rash" and "unwarranted" by some, and it was praised by others.
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Why did meetings stop at the Young Colored Men's Club
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This type of environment was objectionable to the majority of the members, and the rooms of the members afforded more privacy also
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What are the dates, host chapter and location of the first convention
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December 28, 29, 30, 1908; Main Building, Howard University Campus. The room which was used was on the fourth floor
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What was the room of the Convention once used for?
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It was once used as the office of the Howard University Journal.
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Who opened the first session as chair?
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BB George Lyle
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Who was the presiding officer at the convention
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JBB 1
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Why did the 1st General President come from Beta Chapter
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The Alpha delegates, realizing that the fraternity would grow more rapidly if the chief general officer was located nearer to the larger number of black students, yielded to this suggestion and accepted the second place upon the list of general officers
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Who were the first general officers.
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Moses A Morrison, President;
JBB 1, Vice President S. S. Booker, Secretary, Roscoe C. Giles , Tresurer |
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What was the program developed by the freshmen committee.
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The program proposed as the serious purpose of the fraternity the encouragement of scholarship on the part of the freshmen, who were prospective members of the fraternity. It was voted later in the year, however, that after the entrance of the Class of 1918 no freshmen were to be admitted to Alpha Chapter. The report was so comprehensive and suggestive of advantage to all members that Brother Giles urged that the committee look after the work of all members in the manner in which it was proposed to aid the freshmen.
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What was the title of chapter 4
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Local and National Strivings
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Why were fines administered?
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fines were administered for conduct unworthy of a member within the fraternity room
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What are the purposes of Alpha Phi Alpha
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The purposes of Alpha Phi Alpha were not only to provide for social occasions but also for mutual and co-operative endeavors. Scholarship was to be advanced, character to be built and no brother was to be allowed to fall by the way if his fraternity brothers could help him.
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What is the date founded, and seat of Epsilon chapter
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April 10, 1909; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Who is credited with the establishment of Epsilon chapter.
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JBB 1
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What is the date founded, and seat of Zeta chapter
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April 10, 1909; Yale; New Haven, Connecticut
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Who is credited with the establishment of Zeta chapter.
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BB Roscoe C. Giles
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What is the date founded, and seat of Eta chapter
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June 5 1909, Columbia University, New York, New York
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Who is credited with the establishment of Eta chapter.
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BB Roscoe C. Giles
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What are the dates, host chapter and location of the second convention
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December 27, 28, 29, 1909; Virginia Union University;
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Where did the second convention move to, and why.
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New York; There was a misunderstanding concerning the place of meeting, part of them were in New York and the other part in Richmond.
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Who is the second General President
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BB Roscoe C. Giles
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What is the date founded, and seat of Theta chapter?
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February 21, 1910, Chicago
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Who is credited with the establishment of Theta chapter?
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BB George Ellison
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What is the date founded, and seat of Iota chapter?
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March 28, 1910, Syracuse University, Syracuse New York
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Who is credited with the establishment of Iota Chapter?
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BB Roscoe C. Giles, Lemuel E. Graves, Frank V. Plummer, and Joseph R. Fugett, but JBB Nathaniel Murray and Lemuel E. Graves
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What is the date founded, and seat of Kappa chapter?
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January 13, 1911; Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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What organization the Kappa chapter develop from?
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The Omusu Club
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What is the first alumni chapter, founding date, and seat.
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Alpha Lambda, April 11, 1911, Louisville, Kentucky
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Who is credited with the establishment of the first graduate chapter?
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JBB3
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Who is the 3rd general president
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Frederick H. Miller
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How did convention feel about alumni chapters
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"The majority of the members of the convention were more anxious to perfect the organization of the fraternity at its present stage, than to secure a vast, unwieldy and loosely organized membership." Alumni members were encouraged at first to join the undergraduate chapters and assist in the development of these units of the fraternity.
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What are the dates, and location of the 3rd convention
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Eighth Ward Settlement House, 922 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 27, 28, 29, 30, 1910
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Who do designed the shield and what chapter was he from.
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James A. Dunn; Kappa
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What are the dates, and location of the 4th convention
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Epsilon Chapter, Ann Arbor, Michigan,; December 27, 28, 29, 30, 1911
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Who is the 4th general president
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Charles H. Garvin
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What is the title of chapter 6?
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Expansion and Internal Development
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What is the name, date founded, and seat of the 11th chapter?
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Mu Chapter at the University of Minnesota; Minneapolis MN , 1912
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What is the name, date founded, and seat of the 12th chapter?
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Nu Chapter at Lincoln University; Lincoln, PA 1912
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What is the name, date founded, and seat of the 13th chapter?
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Xi Chapter at Wilberforce University; Wilberforce OH; 1912
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What is the name, date founded, and seat of the 14th chapter?
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Omicron Chapter at University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh PA; 1913
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What was the second incorporation date?
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April 3, 1912
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What were the puposes expressed in the incorporation
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The purpose of the organization as set forth in the instrument "shall be educational and for the mutual uplift of its members as expressed in its constitution, and in general to do and perform every lawful act and thing necessary or expedient to be done or performed for the efficient conducting of said society as authorized by the laws of Congress."
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What was done in 1912 to address the Alumni issue?
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First Alumni Reunion
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What fraternity was established in 1911 at Howard?
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Omega Psi Phi
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Who wrote epsrit de fraternite?
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Charles H. Garvin , 4th and 5th General President
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Who was the 4th General President?
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Charles H. Garvin
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What is the year, location, and host chapter of the 5th Convention?
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1912; Kappa Chapter; Columbus OH;
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Who was the 5th General President?
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Charles H. Garvin
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What is the year, location, and host chapter of the 6th Convention?
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1913; Beta Chapter; Washington D.C.
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Who was the 6th General president?
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Henry L. Dickason
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Name the men identified as jewels at the 6th convention?
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JBB 1,2,4,5,6,7 Morton
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What is the year, location, and host chapter of the 7th Convention?
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1914; Theta Chapter; Chicago IL
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Who was the 7th General President?
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JBB 1
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When was the Alumni Reunion established?
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5th General Convention
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What two things were needed for a chapter to established?
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Standards had to be met and a sufficiently large number of students must be present
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What was the journal established at for Alpha phi alpha?
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The Sphinx
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When was this journal established?
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1914
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What chapter came up with the journal idea?
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Gamma Chapter
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Who was the journals first editor?
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Raymond W. Cannon
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The position of editor-in-chief was held by whom?
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Vice-President
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What is the title of chapter 7?
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The Leaven of Self-Examination
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What is the name, date founded, and seat of the 15th chapter?
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Pi Chapter at Western Reserve University and the Case School of Applied Science; Cleveland OH; 1914
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What is the name, date founded, and seat of the 16th chapter?
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Rho Chapter at Philadelphia PA; 1914
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What is the name, date founded, and seat of the 17th chapter?
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Sigma Chapter at Boston University, Tufts College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Suffolk Law School, Northeastern University and Harvard University; 1915
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Who was the 8th General President?
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Howard H. Long
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What is the year, location, and host chapter of the 8th Convention?
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1915; Omicron Chapter; Pittsburgh PA
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Who was the 9th General President?
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William A. Pollard
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What is the year, location, and host chapter of the 9th Convention?
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1916; Gamma Chapter; Richmond VA
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What was the quote by General President Dickason
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"Think Alpha Phi Alpha, talk Alpha Phi Alpha, promote Alpha Phi Alpha, and labor for the broad principles of idealism for which Alpha Phi Alpha was created, so that humanity shall look on us as a body worthwhile."
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Which chapter later became an alumni chapter?
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Rho Chapter
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Chapters were directed to do what 2 things at the 7th convention?
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Appoint a chapter historian; collect the dues from its own alumni members
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What are the two types of honorary membership, and their differences?
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active and exalted;. The active honorary members were to meet the same educational requirements as the undergraduate members, but they were to have the status of alumni members. The exalted honorary members were to include those who had achieved distinction in some particular field of activity.
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What was the phrase coined by E.B. Smith?
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Alpha Phi Alpha for Life
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Who is the last Jewel and what year did he become a jewel?
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JBB 3 ; 1952
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