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Sigma Pi Phi, Alpha Boule Chapter Fraternity Records
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Sigma Pi Phi, also known as the Boule ("Council of Nobleman"), is generally considered to be the first African American Greek-lettered organization. Founded in Philadelphia in 1904, Sigma Pi Phi has over 5000 members and 112 chapters throughout the United States and the West Indies. Unlike many other fraternities, it does not have any college chapters, and its members already have received college and professional degrees at the time of their induction. Shortly after the establishment of the fraternity, the founders looked to other cities in which to expand the fraternity and thus establish a national organization. The Philadelphia chapter became known as the Alpha Boule, with subsequent chapters named Beta Boule, Gamma Boule, and so on.
The collection contains records related to the Alpha Boule Chapter of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. Materials include minutes (1956-1992, with some gaps); correspondence; annual reports; financial records; photographs; governance documents such as constitution and bylaws; guidelines for rituals and ceremonies; a scrapbook of early correspondence, minutes and other documents; curriculum vitae of members; and Alpha Boule stationery. There is correspondence and other documents from: Henry M. Minton, Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., Melvin Chisum and E. Theodore Jones. The collection also includes taped interviews of members of the fraternity conducted by Dr. Melvin J. Chisum from 1986-1988.
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Scrapbook includes: R.A. Shaw to T.J. Minton re: Grand Boule 1908, August 10, 1908; Notes on Constitution, November 17, 1905; Notes to Minutes, 2/31, no year, on verso of Delegate's Credentials; Typed notes re: Incorporation of Grand Boule, T.J. Minton, June 29, 1908; Received of _;_ Initiation of 10, on verso of torn off witness; Telegram and envelope from G.C. Williamson to Dr. Richard T. Warrick re: tenth anniversary of Alpha Upson, May 15, 1914; Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd., May 6, 1921; enveloped addressed to Dr. R.J. Warrick and enclosed newsletter, Amm-i-gram: Dental Science News While It's Still News, Vol. 2, No. 6 December 1952; receipt for $4.00 to Richard J. Warrick, Jr. from?; John R. Auter to Archon re: first regular Monthly Meeting of Beta Boule, October 15, 1912; Beta Boule Meeting Announcement for January 27, 1912; Alpha Boule Schedule for Meetings, 1913-1914; Archon E.T. Dembly of "Delta"- Guest of "Beta", August 27, 1910; Resolution on the death of S.P. Irvin, June 1906; Minutes re: death of Archon George W. Ryder; R.J. Abele, A.B. Jackson, A.T. Boyer, H.M. Minton to Sire Archon and Archons, Alpha Boule, report initiations of Members and organization of Gamma Boule, June 29, 1908; J.C. Asbury to Sire Archon and Fellow Archons of Alpha Boule, report on second Grand Boule (Baltimore, Maryland, September 8-9, 1909), September 17, 1909; Notes on Grand Boule, Chicago, unsigned; Resolution on death of Robert Jones Abele, March 26, 1929; Notes on admission of John Taylor, George Ryder, John Dorsey on detached envelope back; Handwritten Minutes including notes on acceptances and regrets from various Boules, Alpha Boule Members and finances; Application for membership in Alpha Boule by John Douglass Dorsey, July 5, 1904; Application for membership in Alpha Boule by George Simpson Ryder, July 5, 1904; Application for membership in Alpha Boule by Arthur Truman Boyer, July 7, 1904; Application for membership in Alpha Boule by George Alexander McGuire, July 11, 1904; Memorial Services for Josiah T. Settle, (d. August 16, 1915 7 November 1915; Receipt for $1.50 to Alpha Boule from Keystone Aid Society for Hall Rent, May 14, 1913; Application for membership in Alpha Boule by John Baxter Taylor, Jr., December 8, 1904; Application for membership in Alpha Boule by Theophilus Minton, December 15, 1904; Application for membership in Alpha Boule by J.C. Asbury; Application for membership in Alpha Boule by L. (?) Walker Sutton, M.D., December 21, 1906; Application for membership in Alpha Boule by William H. Warrick, December 20, 1907; Application for membership in Alpha Boule by Harry W. Bass; pasted underneath Bass, Application for membership in Alpha Boule by R.R. Wright, Jr., January 17, 1911; R.A. Shaw, Dr. A.A. Wesley, Dr. C.E. Bentley to Henry M. Minton, M.D., re: announcement of third Grand Boule (September 6-8, 1911, Chicago Illinois), July 10, 1911; Beta Boule to Alpha Boule, re: thanks for gifts of pen [and ink] drawing of Sigma Pi Phi pin, January 24, 1914; scrap paper; advertisement, "Zhongiva for Recession of the Gums"; Application for membership in Alpha Boule by Spencer Irvin, November 14, 1904; Application for membership in Alpha Boule by James Francis Gregory, June 1, 1914; Receipt for Annual Tax (for 13 members of Alpha Boule), 1910-1911 by Allen A. Wesley, September 2, 1911; Pasted underneath another receipt for Annual Dues (for 12 members of Alpha Boule), 1912 by Allen A. Wesley, April 18, 1913; interleaved at back, Mr. and Mrs._ Hurts to Richard J. Warrick (envelope address), re: Alpha Boule Tenth Anniversary, April 16, 1914; interleaved at back, envelope address to H.M. Minton, August 29, 1919; interleaved at back, Strawbridge and Clothier voucher number 553-46 for $38.50 11 June ?; interleaved at back, envelope addressed Dr. Arthur J. Boyer, postmark, September 9, 1913; interleaved at back, Annual Report form and envelope addressed to R.J. Warrick; interleaved at back, handwritten notes on letterhead of dr. R.J. Warrick; interleaved at back, handwritten minutes pages three and four; interleaved at back, handwritten minutes on letterhead of Dr. Warrick April 1914; interleaved at back, handwritten minutes on letterhead of Dr. R.J. Warrick, page three only; interleaved at back, typed minutes, December 19, 1913; interleaved at back, handwritten minutes on letterhead of Dr. R.J. Warrick, page four only; interleaved at back, handwritten minutes on letterhead of Dr. R.J. Warrick, June 20, 1914; interleaved at back, handwritten minutes on letterhead of Dr. R.J. Warrick, page one only, February 27, 1914; interleaved at back, handwritten minutes on letterhead of Dr. R.J. Warrick, page three only; interleaved at back, handwritten minutes on letterhead of Dr. R.J. Warrick, page four only; interleaved at back, handwritten minutes on letterhead of Dr. R.J. Warrick, unnumbered page; interleaved at back, receipts and expenses November 13 to January 1, 1914; interleaved at back, handwritten Minutes on blue paper 8" x 8 1/4", March 27, 1914; interleaved at back, handwritten Minutes of Dr. R.J. Warrick, November 21, 1913; interleaved at back, handwritten Minutes on letterhead of Dr. R.J. Warrick; interleaved at back, handwritten Minutes on letterhead of Dr. R.J. Warrick, January 15, 1914; interleaved at back, fragment of letterhead of R.J. Warrick with handwritten address of R.T. Hann on verso; interleaved at back, handwritten Minutes on billing for meeting of Dr. R.J. Warrick 20 June ?; interleaved at back, handwritten Minutes on letterhead of Dr. R.J. Warrick; interleaved at back, handwritten Minutes on 5" x 8 1/2" blue paper, page three only; interleaved at back, Committee Report by Archons Minton and Brock re: ladies' entertainment night, December 1913; (?missing) interleaved at back, Report on the First meeting of the Grand Boule, October 21, 1908; (?missing) Continental Casualty Insurance, April 1, 1920; (?missing) interleaved at back, printers proof of Sigma Pi Phi logo; (?missing) interleaved at back, Mr. and Mrs. W.E.B. Dubois to Richard E. Warrick (envelope address), re: acceptance of invitation, April 2, 1914
(Correspondence): Includes: note from Raymond [Pace Alexander] to Russ [Minton], July 23, 1954, attached to letter and brochure from Paul A. Downey, The Horn & Hardart Baking Company to Raymond Pace Alexander, July 22, 1954; letter from Russell L. Brown, Joseph V. Baker Associates, Inc., to Dr. Russell F. Minton, July 30, 1954; copy of day letter sent to Anthony T. Gillam by Raymond Pace Alexander, July 20, 1954; telegram from Anthony T. Gillam to Dr. Russell Minton; and train schedule, The Route of the Black Diamond, Lehigh Valley Railroad along with train ticket from The Pullman Company.
(Correspondence): Includes: Convention schedules and envelopes addressed to Coleridge T. Hendon and marked "Return to Sender"; Russell F. Minton to "Archons, Archousae, and Their Families" - August 4, 1954
(Correspondence): Includes: Raymond Pace Alexander to Archon March 3, 1953; Raymond Pace Alexander to Dr. Tanner Stanford October 13, 1953; Raymond Pace Alexander to "Archons and Archousae" September 23, 1953; Raymond Pace Alexander to the "brothers of Sigma Pi Phi" re: The 50th Anniversary Grand Boule Committee for the 1954 Convention; Raymond Pace Alexander to Dr. Horace C. Scott and E.L. Powell to Dr. Nolan N. Atkinson February 22, 1953; Raymond Pace Alexander to Dr. Nolan Atkinson January 29, 1953; Raymond Pace Alexander to Archon February 5, 1953; Raymond Pace Alexander to Archon January 7, 1953; Raymond Pace Alexander to Archon February 3, 1953; Raymond Pace Alexander to Archon February 3, 1953
(Correspondence): Includes: William H. DuBarry to Raymond Pace Alexander January 9, 1953; Agenda, Alpha Boule Archousae Meeting October 3, 1953; Memorandum; Harry C. Evering to Nolan N. Atkinson April 16, 1953; Raymond Pace Alexander to Archon March 25, 1953; Raymond Pace Alexander to George Peters March 25, 1953; Raymond Pace Alexander to Dr. Louis Day March 25, 1953; Raymond Pace Alexander to Mr. Evering March 25, 1953; Raymond Pace Alexander to Mr. Gorham March 25, 1953; Nolan N. Atkinson to Harry C. Evering October 19,1953; Nolan N. Atkinson to George B. Peters October 19, 1953; Nolan N. Atkinson to Louis D. Day October 19, 1953; Nolan N. Atkinson to William K. Gorham, Jr. October 19, 1953; William K. Gorham to Dr. Nolan N. Atkinson January 21, 1954; George B. Peters to Dr. Nolan N. Atkinson February 26, 1954
(Correspondence): Includes: Office of the Dean, Fisk University to Dr. Russell Minton July 22, 1958; Form, "Credentials for delegates to the Grand Boule"; Receipt for reservations, F.D. Inge, Treasurer to Archon Minton July 22, 1958
(Correspondence): Includes: Grand Boule Portfolio 1958; Agenda; Minutes, meeting of Ritual Committee August 21, 1958 ; Report of Grand Gramateus (front pocket): Constitution Committee's proposed revision and amendments to the constitution, authorized August 2, 1958; Panel Discussion at Cheyney State teachers College, "Is the Negro Ready for Integration?" November 8, 1959; Obituary, "Dr. Tanner G. Duckrey Dies; Educator and Civic Leader (source unknown); Invitation, Alpha Boule Meeting Sunday April 3, 1960; Invitation, Alpha Boule Meeting May 1st, 1960; Brochure, Stephen Smith Home for the Aged; Minutes of the Grand Boule Convention, Washington D.C., (two copies) August 21-24, 1956; Letter and uncashed check, Ira De A. Reid to Dr. Russell F. Minton 31 March 1960; Letter from Earl Kennedy, Kennedy Travel Agency, to Dr. Russell Minton, refunding Boule cruise deposit unused lined paper April 2, 1960; (Back pocket) Program; Report of the Delegates to the Grand Boule August 1958; Report of Committees on Resolutions; Resolution in reestablishment of a scholarship and aid fund; First Report of the Permanent Committee on Audit and Budget; Second Report of the Permanent Committee on Audit and Budget; Second Business Session, Thursday, Aug. 21, 1958, Report of the Constitution Committee Agenda; Memo to the Constitution Committee of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, June 10, 1958; Letter from Raymond Pace Alexander to Archons Russell Minton, Foster Brown, E/L. Powell, Nolan Atkinson and O. Wilson Winters dated April 8, 1958 re: constitutional changes in the election of the Grand Sire Archon April 8, 1958; Directory of Delegates and Other Voting Members of the 1958 Grand Boule 1962 (Los Angeles, California)
(Correspondence): Includes: Grand Boule 1982 (Detroit, Michigan) Program 1908-1992; Interleaved four-page "Status of Membership" June 30, 1982
Vol. 36, No. 8
(Curricula Vitae): Includes: James A. Batts, Jr., M.D. October 8, 1986; 6" x 7" handwritten note from James A. Batts, Jr. to "Jack" attached to: October 8, 1986; Ortho OB/GYN Spotlight featuring James A. Batts, Jr., M.D. (undated) 1908-1992; eight-page biographical sketch 1908-1992; five-page document entitled "A Stroll Down Memory Lane" 1908-1992
(Curricula Vitae): Includes: LeRoy Matthew Christophe 1985; (left pocket) one page; autobiographical sketch 1908-1992; (left pocket) one-page curriculum vitae 1908-1992; (left pocket) one-page document "Wilmington Community Activities, L.M. Christophe, Sr." 1908-1992; (left pocket) one-page document "Autobiographical Data, L.M. Christophe, Sr." 1908-1992; (left pocket) various photocopied articles 1908-1992; (left pocket) "Brandywine Educational Park", Profile Wilmington Public Schools. Vol. 4, No. 3 (undated) 1908-1992; (right pocket) six-page document, "Wilmington Community Activities, L.M. Christophe, October 22, 1973" and stapled articles 1908-1992; (right pocket) four-page document, "Howard High School, "The Most Unique High School in America" 1908-1992; (right pocket) four-page document "Plan for Instruction" 1908-1992; (right pocket) three-page document, "Comments on the East South Wilmington Proposals", by Robert J. Havlghurst, July 16, 1969; (right pocket) one-page document, "Career Development Center- Howard Educational Park" 1908-1992; (right pocket) two-page document, "Statement of School Education Philosophy 1908-1992; (right pocket) one-page photocopy of article, "Bold Educational Plan", The Morning News, Tuesday, November 4, 1969, p. 32 1908-1992; (right pocket) 17" x 25" poster, "Howard Educational Park" 1908-1992; (right pocket) 1 1/2" x 16" double sided article, "Imagine... The Brandywine Educational Park", The People's Pulse. March 1970, p. 10 1908-1992
(Curricula Vitae): Includes: Edward S. Copper, M.D. July 1, 1985; Ten-page curriculum vitae July 1, 1985; Two-page biographical document 1908-1996; Thirty-page document entitled "Family trees of Edward Sawyer Copper and Jean Wilder Cooper" 1908-1992
(Curricula Vitae): Includes: Walter Richard Edmunds May 3, 1985; Two-page curriculum vitae form, first page double-sided May 3, 1985
(Curricula Vitae): Includes: Shelton B. Granger 1979; Four-page curriculum vitae stapled 1908-1992; Bi-fold brochure, "Urban Education Foundation of Philadelphia" 1908-1992
(Curricula Vitae): Includes: Walter P. Lomax, Jr., M.D. 1981; (left pocket) two-page curriculum vita of Noble Sidney Jones, M.D. 1908-1992; (left pocket) two-page curriculum vita of Walter P. Lomax, Jr. M.D. 1908-1992; (left pocket) four-page document entitled "Lomax Health Systems, Inc." 1908-1992; (left pocket) one-page document entitled "Lomax Health Systems, Inc." 1908-1992; (left pocket) three-page document entitled "Lomax Health Systems, Inc, Corporate Philosophy and Strategy" 1908-1992; (right pocket) 2" x 3 1/2" business card, Lomax Health Systems, Inc., Walter P. Lomax Jr., M.D., President 1908-1992; (right pocket) bi-fold brochure entitled "New Neighborhood Medical Facility Providing Quality Comprehensive Care" 1908-1992; (right pocket) five-page curriculum vita of Richard F. Betres 1908-1992
(Curricula Vitae): Includes: Russell Farbeaux Minton, Sr. 1962; Six-page curriculum vitae 1908-1992
(Programs/Meetings): Includes: Alpha Boule, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Initiation Meeting and Dinner, Philadelphia, Pa. June 24, 1961; 9 copies-- Alpha Boule Opening and Closing of Meeting 1908-1992; photocopy of letter of announcement June 9, 1961
(Programs/Meetings): Includes: Alpha Boule, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Induction Ceremonies and Banquet, Philadelphia, Pa. April 13, 1969; Interleaved brochure, "Convention Map Showing Place of Interest in Central Philadelphia and how to get there", Philadelphia Transportation Company 1908-1992
Includes: Daniel B. Taylor to Archon November 23,1979; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon November 23, 1979; Thomas K. Minter to Dr. Daniel B. Taylor November 23, 1979; George L. Washington to Thomas K. Minter November 1979; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to George L. Washington November 30, 1979; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon November 23, 1979; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon November 23, 1979; G.L. Washington to Thomas K. Minter November 30, 1979; Minutes, Alpha Boule (Meeting 2 pages) December 2, 1979; Christmas Music, Alpha Boule Christmas Party (2 pages) 1979; E. Theodore Jones to A. Leon Higginbotham December 20, 1979; Butler T. Henderson to the Grammatei of the Boules December 31, 1979; Alpha Boule, Sigma Pi Phi Proposed Operating Budget 1980; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon January 2, 1980; Minutes, Meeting Alpha Boule, 2 pages January 13, 1980; "Ted" to "Jan" January 14, 1980; Memorandum, E. Theodore Jones to Executive Committee, Alpha Boule 1908-1992; E. Theodore Jones to Velma W. Goode President of the Alpha Boule Wives January 22, 1980; Ronald C. Watts, "Proposed Plans for Developing a Purpose and Procedures Which Will Enhance the Beta Eta Boule", 2 pages January 27, 1980; Minutes/Executive Committee, Alpha Boule January 23, 1980; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon January 24, 1980; News Release Data Form for Sigma Pi Phi Bulletin 1980; [Minutes] Meeting Alpha Boule, 3pages February 3, 1980; E. Theodore Jones to Velma Wilson [Goode] February 4, 1980; E. Theodore Jones to Robert N.C. Nix, Jr. February 6, 1980; E. Theodore Jones to John W. Thomas., Jr. February 6, 1980; Memorandum, E. Theodore Jones to New Archons of Alpha February 6, 1980; Memorandum, Butler T. Henderson to the Grammatei of the Subordinate Boules February 9, 1980; E. Theodore Jones to William H. Brown III February 12, 1980; "Butler" [T. Henderson] to Dr. Daniel B. Taylor February 14, 1980; [Minutes] Meeting Alpha Boule March 2, 1980; "Alpha Boule of Sigma Pi Phi 'Year of the 35th Grand Boule1 (Chicago, July 26-30, 1980) Program of Events" 1908-1992; Butler T. Henderson to Dr. Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. March 8, 1980; E. Theodore Jones to John W. Thomas, Jr. March 18, 1980; E. Theodore Jones to Herbert R. Cain, Jr. March 18, 1980; [Agenda] Executive Committee Alpha Boule March 12, 1980; Butler T. Henderson to the Grammatei of Subordinate Boules March 31, 1980; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Butler T. Henderson April 3, 1980; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to "Archon and Archousa" April 3, 1980; Program for Annual Springtime Event Hosting Our Beloved Archousai April 13, 1980; [Minutes] Meeting Alpha Boule April 13, 1980; E. Theodore Jones to father Paul Washington, Church of the Advocate April 16, 1980; E. Theodore to Velma Goode April 17,1980; E. Theodore Jones to Deuward L. Hughes, M.D. April 17, 1980; Herbert C. Nelson to Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity May 1, 1980; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon April 24, 1980; Summary of Discussion, Alpha Boule Executive Committee, undated, 2 pages 1908-1992; [Minutes] Meeting Alpha Boule, 2 pages May 4, 1980; Memorandum May 7, 1980; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon May 8, 1980; E. Theodore Jones to A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. May 19, 1980; E. Theodore Jones to the Rev. William H. Gray, III May 19, 1980; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon May 22, 1980; [Minutes] Meeting Alpha Boule, 2 pages June 1, 1980; E. Theodore Jones to Kathleen Richards and Family July 16, 1980; [Agenda] June Dinner Meeting June 1, 1980; Alpha Boule Opening and Closing Meetings, Oath (two copies interleaved at back, unbound) 1908-1992; Part II, Introduction of New Members into Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (two copies interleaved at back, unbound) 1908-1992
Includes: Minutes, original Attachment to second page January 5, 1987; two handwritten 6" x 9 1/2" sheets re: Archousa Nellie Roulhac's thanks on behalf of the Achrousae for the gift of a photo album and answers to questions arising during the budget 1908-1992; Minutes, carbon copy January 5, 1987; Report of Entertainment Committee 1908-1992; Minutes February 1, 1987; Minutes March 1, 1987; Memorandum, Theodore F. Hawkins to All Archons and Archousae re: May 2, 1987 meeting April 15, 1987; Minutes April 3, 1987; National Medical Fellowships, Inc., Roosevelt Alien, Jr., M.D., 1987 James H. Robinson M.D. Memorial Scholar 1908-1992; National Medical Fellowships, Inc., Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D., 1987 James H. Robinson M.D. Memorial Scholar 1908-1992; Overbrook Senior High Mentally Gifted Program... A Memorial to Dr. James H. Robinson 26 May 1987; National Medical Fellowships, Inc., James H. Robinson Memorial Prizes in Surgery 1908-1992; Minutes September 13, 1987; Minutes October 4, 1987; Minutes November 8,1987; Minutes January 8, 1988; Minutes February 6, 1988; Minutes March 6, 1988; Minutes 10 April 10, 1988; Minutes May 1, 1988; Minutes September (?), 1988; Minutes November 13, 1988; interleaved between pages one and two, "A Call to Partnership" 1908-1992; Announcement of funeral and memorial services of Archon Wade Wilson, d. December 17, 1988 1908-1992; Report of Grand Boule Committee September 11,1988; Announcement, The Grammateus and the Sire Archon to All Archons re discussion led by Professors Molefi Asante and CT Keto at February 5, 1989 Meeting January 29, 1989; (copy of) Announcement, The Grammateus and the Sire Archon to All Archons re discussion led by Professors Molefi Asante and CT Keto at February 5, 1989 Meeting January 29, 1989; Memorandum, Theodore F. Hawkins to All Archons re: "Suggested Procedure for Accepting New Members" January 30, 1989; [Enclosure] Suggested Procedure for Accepting New Members January 26, 1989; Minutes January 8, 1989; Agenda 1908-1992; Memorandum, Theodore F. Hawkins to All Archons re: march meeting 1908-1992; Minutes February 5, 1989; [Minutes] Meeting of the Executive Committee March 5, 1989; (originally taped to back of Executive Committee minutes) Telephone message from Bernie Anderson to "Ted" April 11, 1989; Minutes March 5, 1989; Report of Membership Council for March 21, 1989 April 2, 1989; Minutes April 2, 1989; [Minutes] September 10, 1989; Visitation Report, Archons Jones and Hawkins to Archon Stratton September 23,1989; Minutes November 12, 1989; Minutes February 4, 1990; Minutes March 4, 1990; Minutes April 1, 1990; Minutes January 10, 1991; Minutes December 5, 1991; Addendum to Minutes January 12, 1992; Roster of Committees 1908-1992; Roster of Committees 1908-1992; interleaved photocopy, Ledger sheet 1908-1992; interleaved photocopy, Endorsed check 1908-1992; Ledger Sheets 1991-1992; Transmittal Information July 5, 1984 to July 19, ?; Financial notes July 19, 1984; (carbon copy), Arrears in dues, 1982 and discount dues 1983-1985 1908-1992; Ledger sheets 1984; Ledger sheets 6 January to March 3, 1985; Ledger sheet, Alpha Boule Membership 1984; Ledger sheet 1908-1992; Ledger sheet, Records of Dues Payments 1985; Ledger sheets 1986; "N" to Ted 27 March 1991; Ledger sheets 1986; Ledger sheets 1986; Ledger sheet 1984-1987; photocopy, Ledger sheets, Officers and archons 1987; Ledger sheets, Officers and archons 1987; Ledger sheets, Summary Individual Payments Monthly 1988; Ledger sheets 1908-1992; Ledger sheets, continuation 1990-1992; Cardboard end-piece 1908-1992; Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Grand Boule, Sire Archon and Grammateus of Each Subordinate Boule 1984; Memorandum, Theodore F. Hawkins to All Archons; re: November meeting November 1, 1985; Memorandum, Butler T. Henderson to Members of the Executive Committee, the Grammatei of Subordinate Boules; Re: Proposed Amendments to the Sigma Pi Phi Constitution and By-Laws June 5, 1984; double-sided photocopy, Meeting Hosts 1987-1998; Meeting Hosts 1987-1988; Alpha Boule Meeting Hosts 1986-1987; Alpha Boule Meeting Hosts 1986-1987; Archon McKnight to Theodore F. Hawkins; re: change in membership status April 13, 1984; Accounts October 26,1983; Alpha Boule Meeting Hosts 1984; interleaved at back, Memorandum, Butler T. Henderson to Grammatei, the Archons of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity; re: the funeral services of George N. Redd, d. February 28, 1989 March 2, 1989; interleaved at back, Ledger sheets, Alpha Boule Roster 1991 1908-1992; interleaved at back, Notes 1908-1992
Includes: Typewritten letter from Arthur J. ("Kelly") Williams to Russell F. Minton February 21, 1963; flimsy copy of typewritten letter from "RFM" to Arthur J. Williams March 14, 1963; carbon copy of typewritten letter from Arthur J. "Kelly" Williams to Henry E. Butler, Jr. February 21, 1963; carbon copy of typewritten letter from Arthur J. "Kelly" Williams to Paul J. Moore February 21, 1963; typewritten letter from Paul J. Moore to Russell F. Minton March 20, 1963; envelope to Russell F. Minton from Paul J. Moore, Department of Chemistry, West Virginia State College March 22, 1963; carbon copy of typewritten letter from Arthur J. "Kelly" Williams to J.L. Patton February 21, 1963; photocopy of typewritten letter from J.L. Patton, Jr. to A.J. Williams; with handwritten note: "To Dr. Russell F. Minton, 6706 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, Penna." February 26, 1963; handwritten letter from A.J. Williams to George Cohron 1908-1992; handwritten letter from A.J. Williams to George Cohron March 16, 1963; handwritten letter from "Kelly" to "Paul" March 16, 1963; handwritten letter from A.J. "Kelly" Williams to "Russell" March 16, 1963; handwritten letter from A.J. "Kelly" Williams to "Russ" March 27; carbon copy of typewritten memorandum from A.J. Williams to Executive Committee members April 8, 1963; carbon copy of typewritten memorandum from A.J. Williams to George N. Redd April 8, 1963; handwritten note from A.J. Williams to Russell F. Minton March 11, 1963
Includes: Dr. Horace C. Scott, Funeral Services, Monday, January 2, 1967; "Haverford's Dr. Reid, at 65, Expects a Busy 'Retirement'" The Evening Bulletin 25 May 1966; Boule Ceremony at the Bier of Departed Archons (undated)
Includes: Initiation Ceremony 1908-1992; Stephen R. Stanford, M.D., envelope 1908-1992; Initiation Ceremony 1908-1992
Includes: Typewritten letter from Ira De A. Reid to Stephen Stanford (loose) April 25,1953; two copies of Initiation Ceremony (loose) 1908-1992; Rituals of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, As Copied After the Convention of 1937, Issued from the Office of Jos. H.B. Evans, Grand Grammateus (bound) January 26, 1963
Includes: George N. Redd to Members of the Executive Committee January 17, 1963; Photocopy, Arthur H. Thomas and Daniel B. Taylor to Arthur J. (Kelly) Williams January 9, 1963; Carbon copy, Arthur H. Thomas and Daniel B. Taylor to Arthur J. (Kelly) Williams January 9, 1963; George N. Redd. to Members of the Executive Committee December 27, 1962; W.C. Atkinson, M.D. to George N. Redd December 10, 1962; De Haven Hinkson to A.J. Williams December 6, 1962; Photocopy, Daniel B. Taylor, Meeting Alpha Boule, page 3 November 4, 1962; Constitution and By-Laws of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Revised 1960; Program, Alpha Boule, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity 1908-1992
Includes: Photographs (groups): Boule Xmas Party (Counterclockwise from the right edge), Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Poindexter (Josephine Beard), Dr. & Mrs., James H. Robinson (Soiesette Furlonge), Dr. & Mrs. Howard E. Townes, Dr. & Mrs. Melvin J. Chisum (Gloria Twine) December 18, 1966; Photographs (groups): Alpha Boule Xmas Party Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia (left to right), Mrs. Nellie Gordon Roulhac, Mr. Christopher M. Roulhac, Prof. Walter Waring December 18, 1966; Photographs (groups): Judge Theodore Spaulding & his wife, Virgil December 12, 1967; Photographs (groups): Clifford S. Green & his wife, Mabel, J. Shepard Smith, M.D. and his wife, Catherine December 17, 1967; Photographs (groups): Robert Poindexter, Leroy M. Christophe, Christopher M. Roulhac & Walter E. Waring April 13, 1969; Photographs (groups): Upper Egyptian Room, Museum of Univ. of Penna., initiation of the following into Alpha Boule, Sigma Pi Phi, Clifford S. Green, Esq., James H. Birnie, Ph.D., Mr. James DePriest, Robert L. Poindexter, D. Ed., Melvin J. Chisum, M.D. April 4, 1966; Photographs (groups): Alpha Boule wives April 3, 1966; Photograph (groups): Alpha Boule Xmas Party, Wilbur H. Strickland, M.D., Prof. Walter Waring December 18, 1966; Photograph (groups): Alpha Boule Xmas Party, Dr. & Mrs. Shepard Smith December 18, 1966; Photograph (groups): Dr. & Mrs. Henry A. Stratton (Kitty); Dr. & Mrs. Maurice C. Clifford (Patricia Johnson) December 17, 1967; Photograph (groups): Prof. Walter E. Waring, O. Wilson Winters, D.D.S. December 17, 1967; Photograph (groups): Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., Nolan N. Atkinson, Sr., James C. Lightfoot, Esq. Lancess McKnight, M.D., Melvin J. Chisum, M.D., Edward S. Copper, M.D. December 17, 1967; Photograph (groups): Alpha Boule Xmas Party Dr. & Mrs. Maurice C. Clifford (Patricia Johnson), Dr. & Mrs. James H. Robinson, Judge & Mrs. Clifford S. Green (Mabel), Dr. & Mrs. Melvin J. Chisum December 17, 1967; Photograph (groups): Prof. Walter E. Waring, Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., Mrs. (Jean) Higginbotham, James P. Ramsey, M.D. December 17, 1967; Photograph (groups): Dr. Walter E. Waring December 17, 1967; Photograph (groups): Alpha Boule Xmas party 1968 December 21, 1968; Photograph (groups): Alpha Boule Xmas party 1968 pic. 2 December 21, 1968; Photograph (groups): Alpha Boule Xmas party 1968 pic. 3 December 21, 1968; Photograph (groups): Mrs. O. Wilson Winters (Esther), Mrs. Raymond P. Alexander (Sadie Tanner Mossell), Dr. & Mrs. Melvin J. Chisum (Gloria Twine), Mr. Christopher M. Roulac Jr. December 18, 1966; Photograph (groups):University of Penna. Museum, Alpha Boule Initiation Dinner with Raymond Pace Alexander at podium April 3, 1966
Includes: Note, "the real reason for the writing of a "Ritual of Indoctrination" 1908-1992, Challenge to Change June 4, 1967, Minutes, October 8, 1967 1908-1992, Minutes, March 5, 1972 1908-1992, Minutes, May 7, 1972 1908-1992, Minutes, November 5,1972 1908-1992, Minutes, January 7, 1973 1908-1992, Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: February 4, 1973 meeting, January 24, 1973, Second copy, Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: February 4, 1973 meeting, January 24, 1973, Minutes, January 31, 1973 1908-1992; Minutes, February 4, 1973 1908-1992; J, Ernest Wilkins, Jr. to Daniel B. Taylor, re: annual report February 13, 1973; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon, re: March 4, 1973 meeting, February 21, 1973; second copy Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon, re: March 4, 1973 meeting, 1908-1992; Minutes, January 31, 1973 1908-1992; Minutes, February 4, 1973 1908-1992; J. Ernest Wilkins, Jr. to Dr. Daniel B. Taylor, re: annual report February 13, 1973; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: March 4, 1973 meeting February 21, 1973; second copy, Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: March 4, 1973 meeting February 21, 1973; Minutes, March 4, 1973 1908-1992; Minutes, Executive Committee Meeting March 21,1974; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: April 1, 1973 meeting, March 24,1973; second copy Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: April 1, 1973 meeting, March 24, 1973; Minutes, April 1, 1973 1908-1992; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: May 6, 1973 meeting April 25, 1973; second copy Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: May 6, 1973 meeting April 25, 1973; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: June 3, 1973 meeting May 23, 1973; second copy Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: June 3, 1973 meeting May 23, 1973; Minutes, June 3, 1973 June 3, 1973; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon, re: September 8, 1973, special Pre-North Eastern Regional Convention meeting 1908-1992; Minutes, special call meeting September 28-30, 1973; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: October 7, 1973 meeting, September 25, 1973; Minutes October 7, 1973; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: November 4, 1973 meeting, October 25, 1973; second copy Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: November 4, 1973 meeting, October 25, 1973; Minutes November 4, 1973; Minutes, Executive Committee meeting November 28, 1973; Minutes December 2, 1973; Nolan N. Atkinson, Sr., and Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Mrs. Marcus Foster, re: condolences upon death of Mr. Foster November 10, 1973; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon, re: January 6, 1974 meeting, December 27, 1973; second copy Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon, re: January 6, 1974 meeting, December 27, 1973; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon, re: information for annual report 1908-1992; "Dan" to Dr. George N. Redd, re: Dr. Redd's proposed retirement January 4, 1974; Announcement of viewing and funeral services of Archon Walter E. Waring, d. January 5, 1974, 1908-1992; second copy Announcement of viewing and funeral services of Archon Walter E. Waring, d. January 5, 1974, 1908-1992; Minutes January 6, 1974; Minutes, Executive Committee meeting January 23, 1973; George N. Redd to Dr. Daniel B. Taylor, re: acceptance of inactive status of Russell F. Minton* February 1, 1974; Daniel B. Taylor Jr., to Archon, re: February 3, 1974 meeting, 1908-1992; second copy Daniel B. Taylor Jr., to Archon, re: February 3, 1974 meeting, 1908-1992; Minutes February 3, 1974; George N. Redd to Dr. Daniel B. Taylor, re: annual report 1973 February 20, 1974; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon, re: March 3, 1974 meeting February 21, 1974; Daniel B. Taylor Jr., to Archon, re: March 3, 1974 meeting, February 21, 1974; Minutes March 3, 1974; Donald M. Stewart to Dr. Daniel B. Taylor, re: minutes, March 3, 1974, March 21, 1973; Daniel B. Taylor Jr., to Archon, re: April 7, 1974 meeting March 28, 1973; second copy Daniel B. Taylor Jr., to Archon, re: April 7, 1974 meeting April 24, 1974; Agenda, Seventh Anniversary Meeting, [May 4], 1974; Minutes May 4, 1974; Daniel B. Taylor Jr., to Archon, re: June 2, 1974 meeting May 24, 1974; Minutes June 2, 1974; Daniel B. Taylor Jr., to Archon, re: October 6, 1974 meeting September 18, 1974; Minutes October 6, 1974; Daniel B. Taylor Jr., to Archon, re: November 3, 1974 meeting October 24, 1974; Minutes November 3, 1974; Daniel B. Taylor Jr., to Archon, re: December 1, 1974 meeting November 20, 1974; Minutes December 1, 1974; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon, re: additional levy December 7, 1974; Daniel B. Taylor Jr., to Archon, re: January 1975 meeting December 26, 1974; Minutes January 5, 1975; Daniel B. Taylor Jr., to Archon, re: February 2, 1975 meeting January 23, 1975; second copy Daniel B. Taylor Jr., to Archon, re: February 2,1975 meeting January 23, 1975; Minutes February 2, 1975; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon, re: March 2, 1975 meeting February 17, 1975; Archousa Goens to Archon Taylor, re: death of "Billy" February 24, 1975; Minutes March 2, 1975; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon, re: April 6, 1975 meeting March 26, 1975; Minutes April 5, 1975; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon, re: June 1, 1975 meeting May 22, 1975; Minutes June 1, 1975; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: October 5, 1975 meeting September 25, 1975; second copy Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: October 5, 1975 meeting September 25, 1975; Minutes October 5, 1975; Sylvia H. Bear, Josephine A. Poindexter and Gertrude Taylor to Archousa, re; Alpha Boule Wives September 5, 1975; Daniel B. Taylor to David M. French, M.D., re: Northern Regional Conference October 10, 1975; Minutes, Executive Meeting October 22, 1975; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: November 2, 1975 meeting October 20, 1975; second copy Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: November 2, 1975 meeting October 20, 1975; Minutes November 2,1975; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: December, 1975 meeting November 21, 1975; second copy Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: December, 1975 meeting November 21, 1975; Minutes December 7, 1975; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: January 11, 1976 meeting December 26, 1975; Minutes January 11, 1976; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: February 1, 1976 meeting January 22, 1976; Minutes February 1, 1976; Trudy Taylor and Josephine Poindexter to Archousa, re: March 7, 1976 dinner meeting February 9, 1976; second copy, Trudy Taylor and Josephine Poindexter to Archousa, re: March 7, 1976 dinner meeting February 9, 1976; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: March 7, 1976 meeting February 25, 1976; Minutes March 7, 1976; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: April 4, 1976 meeting March 25, 1976; Minutes April 4, 1976; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon and Archousa, re: Bicentennial Celebration Reception of Alpha Boule April 22, 1976; Invitation, Bicentennial Celebration Reception May 2, 1976; Map, Wharton Sinkler Conference Center 1908-1992; Minutes, Bicentennial Celebration Reception May 2, 1976; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: June 6, 1976 meeting May 26, 1976; Minutes June 6, 1976; Address and Telephone Changes as of September 1, 1976, 1908-1992; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: October 3, 1976 meeting September 21, 1976; Minutes October 3, 1976; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: November 7, 1976 meeting October 26, 1976; Minutes November 7, 1976; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: December 5, 1976 meeting November 26, 1976; Minutes December 5, 1976; Daniel B. Taylor to Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., re: Audits and Budget Committee membership December 29, 1976; Christmas Party Finances December 1976; Financial Report 1976; second copy, Financial Report 1976; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: January 9, 1977 meeting December 30, 1976; Minutes January 9, 1977; George N. Redd to Dr. Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., re: checks for 1976 assessments January 12, 1977; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: February 6, 1977 meeting January 20, 1977; second copy Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: February 6, 1977 meeting January 20,1977; third copy Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: February 6, 1977 meeting January 20, 1977; Richard I. McKinney to Daniel B. Taylor , re: dues and Third Biennial Northeast Convention January 20, 1977; George N. Redd to the Grammateus of Each Subordinate Boule, re: death of Past Grand Sire Archon Herbert T. Miller January 25, 1977; Daniel B. Taylor to George N. Redd, re: directory corrections January 25, 1977; Minutes February 6, 1977; "Vera" to "Dan", re: 1976 annual report and gift of ROOTS February 18, 1977; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Dr. Foster M. Brown, Dr. Herman R. Branson and Dr. Thomas K. Minter, re: committee for new Delaware Valley Boule 1908-1992; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: March 6, 1977 meeting and hospitalization of Grammateus February 24,1977; Richard I. McKinney to Archon, re: Third Biennial Northeast Convention February 25, 1977; George N. Redd to Dr. Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., re: 1976 Annual Report March 11, 1976; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon and Archousa, re: April 3, 1977 meeting March 18, 1977; dittoed copy Daniel B. Taylor to Archon and Archousa, re: April 3, 1977 meeting March 18, 1977; Minutes April 3, 1977; Richard I. McKinney to Daniel B. Taylor, re: Third Biennial Northeast Convention April 21, 1977; Christopher F. Edley to Daniel B. Taylor, re: United Negro College Fund gift April 5, 1977; Christopher F. Edley to Daniel B. Taylor, re: United Negro College Fund gift April 18, 1977; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: May 1, 1977 meeting April 22, 1977; interleaved, Receipt, Glenside Typewriter Co. January 10, 1989; second copy Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: May 1, 1977 meeting April 22, 1977; third copy Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: May 1, 1977 meeting April 22, 1977; Minutes May 1, 1977; J. Finton Speller to Archon and Archousa, Alpha Boule Summer Affair May 21, 1977; George N. Redd to the Grammateus of Each Subordinate Boule, re: 1977 Revision of the Constitution and By-Laws May 27, 1977; Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: June 11, 1977 meeting June 2, 1977; second copy Daniel B. Taylor to Archon, re: June 11, 1977 meeting June 2, 1977; J. Finton Speller to Archon and Archousa, re: change of date, Alpha Boule Summer Affair June 4, 1977; Memorandum, re: recommendations of Committee on Internal Structure June 8,1977; Names and addresses, Northeast Region Executive Committee 1908-1992; Archon Speller to Archon and Archousa, re: change of date, Alpha Boule Summer Affair 1908-1992; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Dr. William T. McKee, re: 1977 dues, duplication of Constitution June 23, 1977; J. Finton Speller to Archons and Archousae, re: Second Summer Affair July 6,1977; Archon Speller to Archons of Boule, re: activities of entertainment committee 1908-1992; Richard I. McKinney to Daniel B. Taylor, re: Third Biennial Northeast Convention September 19, 1977; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., re: September 28, 1977 Executive Meeting September 22, 1977; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Archon, re: October 2, 1977 meeting September 23, 1977; Minutes, Executive Committee meeting September 28, 1977; William T. Mckee to Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., re: duplication on Constitution September 28, 1977; Minutes October 2, 1977; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., to Richard I. McKinney, re: delegates to Third Biennial Northeast Convention October 22, 1977; William A. McClain to Daniel B. Taylor, Jr., re: Archives Committee, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity October 27, 1977; Regional Boule Program October 28-30, 1977; Donald O. Wilson to the Boule Family, re: Northeastern Regional Boule 1908-1992; Notes 1908-1992; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: November 6, 1977, October 26, 1977; second copy Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: November 6, 1977, October 26, 1977; Minutes November 6,1977; J. Finton Speller to Archons and Archousae, re: Christmas Party November 11, 1977; J. Finton Speller to Archons and Archousae, re: Christmas Party December 1, 1977; R.S.V.P. card, Christmas Party 1908-1992; Invitation, Christmas Party 1908-1992; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Dr. William T. McKee, re: duplication of Constitution December 13, 1977; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to James DePreist (sp?), re: dues and membership status 1908-1992; photocopy of advertisement for THE DAYS WHEN ANIMALS TALKED: FOLKTALES OF THE BLACK AMERICAN AND HOW THEY CAME TO BE 1977; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to ?, re: report, Third Biennial Northeast Convention and lists of officers for 1978, December 27, 1977; Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Archon, re: January 8, 1978 meeting December 30,1977; carbon copy Daniel B. Taylor, Jr. to Andrew Byers, re: report, Third Biennial Northeast Convention and lists of officers for 1978, December 29, 1977; ..Alpha Boule Membership Roster 1975