Phi Pi Phi

American collegiate fraternity (1915–1939)
  Turquoise blue   BlackFlowerBluebellPublicationThe Quarterly of Phi Pi PhiChapters21Merged withAlpha Sigma Phi (1939)

Phi Pi Phi (ΦΠΦ) was a social fraternity founded at Northwestern University in 1915. It merged with Alpha Sigma Phi in 1939.

History

Phi Pi Phi was founded on November 15, 1915 at Northwestern University as a graduate fraternity.[1][2] On June 8, 1923, it reorganized as an undergraduate social collegiate fraternity, with Northwestern University becoming the Alpha chapter.[2] Several chapters were established at midwestern universities, many by absorbing existing local fraternities.[2] The original founders became the Alpha Omega alumni chapter.[3]

The fraternity joined the National Interfraternity Conference as a junior member November 1924.[4][5] The fraternity's national office was established in Chicago.[2] In 1925, it absorbed the two chapters of the regional fraternity Epsilon Alpha Chi.[2]

The fraternity's magazine was The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi, established in 1924.[2] It published a songbook in 1927.[2]

Phi Pi Phi had chartered 21 chapters by 1930.[6] However, the fraternity was impacted by the Great Depression and only seven remained active by 1930.[2][6]Phi Pi Phi and Alpha Sigma Phi discussed merging between 1937 and 1938.[6]

The merger was announced in 1938 took place in 1939.[2][6] At the time, Phi Pi Phi had five active chapters that were absorbed by Alpha Sigma Phi: Case Institute of Technology, Baldwin Wallace College, Westminster College, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Purdue University.[2][6][7] The chapter at the University of Mississippi had been considered for participation in the merger but it failed before initiation.[8]

Special initiations of Phi Pi Phi alumni took place from the time of the merger through 1944.[5][6]

Symbols and traditions

The colors of Phi Pi Phi were turquoise blue and black.[5] Its flower was the bluebell.[5]

Its badge was a monogram of the three Greek letters, with the letter Π superimposed upon intertwined letters Φ and Φ. The left hand Φ could be rendered chased or engraved with scrollwork, and the Π, normally set with pearls, was occasionally set with other precious stones at the corners to denote grand officers.[5]

Chapters

Following is a list of Phi Pi Phi chapters. Active chapters at the time of the merger are noted in bold, inactive chapters at that time are noted in italics.[2][3][5][9]

Chapter Charter date

and range

Institution Location Status References
Alpha 1923–1934 Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois Inactive [a]
Beta 1923–1934 University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois Inactive
Gamma November 24, 1923–1939 Armour Institute of Technology (IIT) Chicago, Illinois Merged (ΑΣΦ) [7][10][b][c][d]
Delta 1923–1939 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, Illinois Merged (ΑΣΦ) [7][e][f]
Epsilon 1924–1933 Washburn College Topeka, Kansas Inactive
Zeta 1924–1934 University of Wisconsin–Madison Madison, Wisconsin Inactive [g]
Eta 1924–1935 University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Inactive [h]
Theta May 15, 1924–1932 University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California Inactive [11][i]
Iota May 30, 1925 – 1934 Washington & Jefferson College Washington, Pennsylvania Inactive [12][j]
Kappa May 31, 1925–1926 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Inactive [12][k]
Lambda January 30, 1926–1939 Case School of Applied Science Cleveland, Ohio Merged (ΑΣΦ) [7][13][14] [l][m]
Mu May 21, 1926–1939 Baldwin Wallace College Berea, Ohio Merged (ΑΣΦ) [7][15][n][o][16]
Nu February 12, 1927–1939 Westminster College New Wilmington, Pennsylvania Merged (ΑΣΦ) [7][14][p][q]
Xi April 29, 1927–1933 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Inactive [17] [r]
Omicron September 17, 1927–1938 University of Mississippi University, Mississippi Inactive [18][s]
Pi May 5, 1928–1936 University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina Inactive [19][t]
Rho December 3, 1928–1933 St. Lawrence University Canton, New York Inactive [20][u]
Sigma May 25, 1929–1934 Pennsylvania State University State College, Pennsylvania Inactive [21][v]
Tau May 18, 1929–1937 University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee Inactive [22][w]
Upsilon November 9, 1929–1932 Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon Inactive [23][x]
Phi May 17, 1930–1939 Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana Merged (ΑΣΦ) [7][24][14][y][z]

Notes

  1. ^ Alpha chapter was originally established in 1915 as an evolution of a predecessor graduate fraternity.
  2. ^ The Illinois Institute of Technology was formed in 1940 with the merger of the Armour Institute of Technology and the nearby Lewis Institute.
  3. ^ This chapter originated as the ""Gamma chapter of Beta Phi, established in 1913.
  4. ^ Became the Alpha Xi chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi with the national merger of the two fraternities.
  5. ^ Chapter formed from Iota Phi Delta (local), established in 1920.
  6. ^ Chapter merged with an existing chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi at the time of the national merger of the two fraternities.
  7. ^ Chapter formed from Kappa Tau Sigma (local), established in 1923.
  8. ^ Chapter formed from Chi Sigma Delta (local), established in 1921.
  9. ^ Chapter formed from the Alkamoi Club, established in 1922.
  10. ^ Chapter formed from Epsilon Alpha Chi (regional), established in 1922.
  11. ^ Chapter formed from Epsilon Alpha Chi (regional), established in 1924.
  12. ^ Chapter formed from Mu Sigma/Tau Delta Tau (locals), established in 1909.
  13. ^ Became the Alpha Lambda chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi with the national merger of the two fraternities.
  14. ^ Chapter formed from Gamma Lambda Sigma (local), established in 1883.
  15. ^ Became the Alpha Mu chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi with the national merger of the two fraternities.
  16. ^ Chapter formed from the Crescent Club, established in 1906.
  17. ^ Became the Alpha Nu chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi with the national merger of the two fraternities.
  18. ^ Chapter formed from Sigma Delta (local), established in 1920.
  19. ^ Chapter formed from Pi Phi (local), likely created as a planned expansion, established earlier in 1927.
  20. ^ Chapter formed from Mu Club (local), established in 1927.
  21. ^ Chapter formed from Gamma Sigma Rho (local), established in 1925.
  22. ^ Chapter formed from Beta Lambda Sigma (local), established in 1915.
  23. ^ Chapter formed from Pi Phi (local), likely created as a planned expansion, established in 1928.
  24. ^ Chapter formed from Sigma Gamma (local), established in 1920.
  25. ^ Chapter formed from the Euphemian Club, established in 1926.
  26. ^ Became the Alpha Pi chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi with the national merger of the two fraternities.

References

  1. ^ "Chapter Roll" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 1, no. 2. Spring 1925. p. 39.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (January 12, 2024) "Phi Pi Phi". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed January 22, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Chapter Roll" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 1, no. 1. November 1924. p. v. via Alpha Sigma Phi Archive.
  4. ^ "Phi Pi Phi Admitted to Conference" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 1, no. 1. November 1924. p. vi.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991). Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. VIII-17. ISBN 978-0963715906.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "History 1908-1940". Alpha Sigma Phi. Archived from the original on 2020-04-30. Retrieved 2024-01-22 – via Internet Archive.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g "Five New Chapters Are Installed". The Tomahawk of Alpha Sigma Phi, vol. 36, no. 4, Fall 1939. p. 135-138. via Alpha Sigma Phi Archive, accessed 14 Nov 2021.
  8. ^ Minutes of the Grand Council of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc.. New York, February 4, 1939, via Alpha Sigma Phi Archives.
  9. ^ "The News of the Chapters" The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi. vol. 8, no. 2 (Winter 1932), p. 71-80. via Alpha Sigma Phi Archives.
  10. ^ "Fraternities". The Armour Engineer: Student Technical Publication of Armour Institute of Technology ..., Volumes 14-16. p. 68.
  11. ^ "A RETROSPECT OF THETA" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 3, no. 3. p. 126.
  12. ^ a b "Installation of Iota chapter" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 2, no. 2. p. 65.
  13. ^ "INSTALLATION OF LAMBDA OF PHI PI PHI" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 2, no. 2. p. 10.
  14. ^ a b c Alpha Sigma Phi chapter histories: Alphas
  15. ^ "INSTALLATION OF MU CHAPTER AT BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGE, BEREA, OHIO, FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1926" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 3, no. 1. p. 6.
  16. ^ [ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY HISTORY: GREEK LIFE - P https://libguides.bw.edu/c.php?g=1002685&p=7276098]
  17. ^ "History of Alpha Sigma Phi - Beta Zeta Chapter At North Carolina State University" (PDF).
  18. ^ "PHI PI PHI Now At "OLE MISS"" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 4, no. 1. p. 61.
  19. ^ "PHI PI PHI ENTERS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 4, no. 4. p. 199.
  20. ^ "INSTALLATION OF RHO CHAPTER" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 5, no. 2. p. 65.
  21. ^ "BETA LAMBDA SIGMA BECOMES SIGMA OF PHI PI PHI" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 5, no. 4. p. 177.
  22. ^ "PI PHI AT TENNESSEE BECOMES TAU OF PHI PI PHI" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 5, no. 4. p. 192.
  23. ^ "INSTALLATION OF UPSILON CHAPTER" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 6, no. 2. p. 66.
  24. ^ "PHI CHAPTER IS INSTALLED AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY" (PDF). The Quarterly of Phi Pi Phi Fraternity. Vol. 6, no. 4. p. 187.
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External links

  • Phi Pi Phi Quarterly