Alpha Phi Alpha, Epsilon Chapter (University of Michigan) photographs collection, circa 1910-1912

Summary

Creator:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Epsilon Chapter (University of Michigan)

Abstract:

Fifth chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity for African American college students. Epsilon Chapter was established at the University of Michigan in April 1909. Various photographs, including a photo of a group of Black men and women posed on the front porch steps of the Alpha Phi Alpha House (1017 Catherine St., Ann Arbor, Michigan).

Extent:

0.1 linear feet
5.5 MB (online)

Language:

English

Call Number:

2018031 Bimu 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Elizabeth Carron, November 2018; Steven Gentry, March 2023.

Background

Scope and Content:

The physical photographs are arranged in two folders. Photographs taken at the University of Michigan depict African American men and women posing in front of the East Catherine Street house as well as an informal group photo in the university's chemical laboratory. The collection's other various photographs primarily depict unidentified African American men and children.

Biographical / Historical:

Please consult the history found in the finding aid for the Bentley Historical Library's Alpha Phi Alpha, Epsilon Chapter (University of Michigan) records.

Acquisition Information:

Acquired by the Bentley Historical Library (donor no. 1991 ), in February 2018.

Processing information:

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Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Related

Additional Descriptive Data:

Related Materials

The Bentley Historical Library houses the following related collections: Alpha Phi Alpha, Epsilon Chapter (University of Michigan) records and Alpha Phi Alpha, Theta Zeta Lambda Chapter records.

Alternative Form Available:

These photographs have been digitized and made available through the Bentley Historical Library's Bentley Image Bank.

Subjects

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Subjects:

African American fraternal organizations -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
African American Greek letter societies -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
African American students -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
African Americans -- Education -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
African Americans -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Fraternities and sororities.
Greek letter societies -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Minority college students -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Students -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
University of Michigan -- Students -- Social life and customs -- 1911-1920.

Formats:

Digital file formats.
Photographs.

Names:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Epsilon Chapter (University of Michigan)