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Zeta Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Collection

Descriptive Summary

Title
Zeta Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Collection
Identifier
BMRC.SHOREFRONT.ZETA_XI_LAMBDA_APA
Repository
Shorefront Legacy Center
Language
English
Size
0.25 Linear feet
Predominant Dates
Bulk, 1986-1987
Dates
1942-1997
Abstract
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the first intercollegiate, African-American fraternal organization for men, was formed at Cornell in 1906 to promote and defend African-American civil rights. The Zeta Xi Lambda chapter was formed in Evanston, Illinois in 1956. The Zeta Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Collection spans from 1942 to 1997 and contains information relating to the chartering of the chapter, By-Laws, membership, and photographs.

Biographical/Historical note

Formed to promote, defend, and educate the African-Americans and give voice to their struggle, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University by seven undergraduates known as the “The Seven Jewels.” It was also the first African-American intercollegiate fraternity for men. The Zeta Xi Lambda chapter was chartered in Evanston, Illinois in 1956.

Cited Sources

“Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: Brief Background,” last modified April 13, 2006, http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/alpha/

Scope and Contents note

The Zeta Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Collection is arranged into four series: “History,” “Membership,” “Correspondence,” and “Photographs.” The collection spans from 1942-1997, but the bulk of the material is from 1986-1987, and the material primarily reflects the clubs' membership and meetings from this time. New additions to the collection spans 1950-1970.

Processing Information note

Processed by CLIR funded Black Metropolis Research Consortium “Color Curtain Processing Project.” Processor: Dustin Witsman.

Additions to the collection processed by Dino Robinson, June 8, 2013.

Related Archival Materials note

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority records, Shorefront Legacy Center; Social and Civic Clubs and Organizations collection, Shorefront Legacy Center

Indexed Terms

Inventory

Series I: History,
undated
Scope and Contents note

This series contains material related to the chartering of the Zeta Xi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Box 1
Folder 1
Title
Local Chapter History,
Dates
undated
Box 1
Folder 1.1
Title
Alpha Newsletter,
Dates
1967
Box 1
Folder 1.2
Title
The Sphinx,
Dates
June 1931
Box 1
Folder 1.3
Title
The Sphinx,
Dates
October 1931
Box 1
Folder 1.4
Title
The Sphinx,
Dates
May 1932
Series II: Membership,
1967-1987
Scope and Contents note

“Membership” is comprised of member biography sheets, meeting minutes, and pledging information.

Box 1
Folder 2
Title
Zeta Xi Lambda Chapter By-Laws,
Dates
1967
Box 1
Folder 3
Title
Pledging Information,
Dates
1986-1987
Box 1
Folder 4
Title
Members,
Dates
circa 1986
Box 1
Folder 4.1
Title
Members,
Dates
circa 1950
Box 1
Folder 4.2
Title
Info Sheets,
Dates
1956-1960
Box 1
Folder 5
Title
Zeta Xi Lambda Minutes,
Dates
1984-1987
Box 1
Folder 5.1
Title
Agendas and Reports,
Dates
1965-1967
Box 1
Folder 5.2
Title
Spring and Summer Formals,
Dates
1965-1967
Box 1
Folder 5.3
Title
23 Annual Convention Ad Book,
Dates
1952
Series III: Correspondence,
1986-1987
Scope and Contents note

This series contains correspondence and corporate mailings, including newsletters.

Box 1
Folder 6
Title
Corporate Mailings,
Dates
1986-1987
Box 1
Folder 7
Title
Correspondence/ Stationary,
Dates
1987
Box 1
Folder 7.1
Title
Stationary,
Dates
1960
Box 1
Folder 7.2
Title
General Letters,
Dates
1966-1967
Box 1
Folder 7.3
Title
Letters to Northwestern,
Dates
1967
Box 1
Folder 7.4
Title
Reinstatement Letters/Northwestern,
Dates
1956-1957
Box 1
Folder 7.5
Title
Misc. receipts,
Dates
1957, 1965
Series IV: Photographs,
1942, undated
Scope and Contents note

This series contains photographs of members of the Zeta Xi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Box 1
Folder 8
Title
Founding Members,
Dates
1942
Box 1
Folder 9
Title
Zeta Xi Lambda Members,
Dates
undated
Box 1
Folder 10
Title
Founding Members (Alpha Mu/Northwestern?),
Dates
Undated
Box 1
Folder Z
Title
Series V: Restricted,
Dates
undated
Scope and Contents note

This series contains photographs of members of the Zeta Xi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Box 1
Folder Z
Title
Ceremonial,
Dates
1953