Vintage Journal

Vintage Journal

John Andrew Gregg, Sigma Boulé Illustration

John Andrew Gregg, Sigma Boulé

Bishop John A. Gregg of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was presented the Medal for Merit by Secretary of War, Kenneth M. Royal, at the Pentagon building, Thursday afternoon, September 25, for his "outstanding services to the United Nations" during the war.
“the ticking of a clock never brought about a single social re-form” Illustration Whitney M. Young, Jr. Zeta Boulé

“the ticking of a clock never brought about a single social re-form”

Archon Whitney M. Young, Jr., of Zeta Boulé, candidate for National Conference of Social Work President-Elect in 1965-66, was guest speaker on two occasions in Columbus, Ohio...
Reception Honors Dr. and Mrs. Russell F. Minton, Sr., on 50th Wedding Anniversary Illustration Archon & Archousa
Russell Minton, Sr.

Reception Honors Dr. and Mrs. Russell F. Minton, Sr., on 50th Wedding Anniversary

On Sunday, May 28, 1977, a large crowd of friends assembled at the Colony Park Inn, Germantown Avenue and School House Lane, Philadelphia, Penna., from four o'clock to seven, to celebrate the golden anniversary of Dr. Archon and Archousa Russell Minton, Sr.
The Reception and Art Exhibit Illustration Archon and Archousa
Maurice C. Clifford
Alpha Boulé

The Reception and Art Exhibit

The reception and art exhibit, under the supervision of Archon Maurice C. Clifford, M.D., and his committee, was not one of those "routine affairs," but was one of the highlights of the Twenty-ninth Grand Boulé in every sense of the word.
Hadley Testimonial Dinner Illustration

Hadley Testimonial Dinner

One of the highlights of Hadley Testimonial Dinner was a surprise appearance by the internationally known recording artists, The Supremes.
Alpha Mu Boulé Initiates Two Prominent Citizens Illustration Archon & Archousa
James E. Carter, III
Alpha Mu Boulé

Alpha Mu Boulé Initiates Two Prominent Citizens

The members of Alpha Mu Boulé combined their annual party with the initiation of Dr. Wesley Ball and James E. Carter III, son of Archon James E. Carter, Jr., D.D.S.
The New Archons: John Hope Franklin Illustration John Hope Franklin Alpha Tau Boulé

The New Archons: John Hope Franklin

On February 15th, 1964, Dr. John Hope Franklin was initiated by Zeta Boule and became a full-fledged Archon of Sigma Pi Phi. The welcome accorded him may be judged by the extraordinary large attendance, and the occasion will be long re-membered.
Turpeau Named One of Five Outstanding Men of Atlanta Illustration Aaron Turpeau Kappa Boulé

Turpeau Named One of Five Outstanding Men of Atlanta

Aaron Turpeau the son of Archon and Archousa D. Rossman Turpeau of Cincinnati was named one of five "Outstanding Young Men of Atlanta" by the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The Death of William Edward Burghardt DuBois Illustration W.E.B. DuBois Zeta Boulé

The Death of William Edward Burghardt DuBois

The recent death of Dr. W. E. B. DuBois at age 95, has been keenly felt and deeply mourned by Archons and Archousae throughout the country. He was a charter member of Zeta Boulé of New York City, which was founded in 1912.
Zeta Boulé Illustration Zeta Archons

Zeta Boulé

Archons of Zeta Boulé and their plans for entertaining the Grand Boule in New York City on July 28 to July 31, 1964.
Roy Wilkins Honored by the Town of Montclair Illustration

Roy Wilkins Honored by the Town of Montclair

Roy Wilkins, Executive Director, NAACP, was recently honored by the Town of Montclair.
Z. Alexander Looby Illustration Z. Alexander Looby Chi Boulé

Z. Alexander Looby

Archon Z. Alexander Looby is a native of Antigua, the British West Indies. At an early age he came to the United States, where he acquired his collegiate education and his professional training. At Howard University, he distinguished himself in debating and in other student activities, In 1922, he was graduated with honors. Three years later, at Columbia University, he won the degree of Bachelor of Laws. The next year, 1926, at New York University, he earned the S. J. D. degree.
James H. Law Illustration James H. Law Nu Boulé

James H. Law

Archon James H. Law is known to Lincoln University (Pa.) men and followers of athletics over the country as the great all-American full-back of the 20's and the first 4-letter man to finish Lincoln.
Archon Arna Bontemps (Chi Boulé) Illustration Arna Bontemps Chi Boulé

Archon Arna Bontemps (Chi Boulé)

Bontemps, according to the April, 1955, issue of the Tennessee Librarian, is a writer from 7 until 10 in the morning and a librarian the rest of the day. Director of the Fisk University Library since 1943, Bontemps is a graduate of the Library School of the University of Chicago and says that he entered this field because of his own love for books.
Carolyn Olivia Atkinson Illustration Carolyn O. Atkinson Alpha Boulé

Carolyn Olivia Atkinson

Miss Carolyn Olivia Atkinson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Nolan N. Atkinson of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and Alpha Boule, is a graduate in the class of 1962 from Vassar College.
Samuel M. Nabrit (Nu Boulé) Illustration Samuel M. Nabrit Nu Boulé

Samuel M. Nabrit (Nu Boulé)

A great scientist (having had ten years of experience at Woods Hole Laboratory) in addition to his period of teaching service, Archon Nabrit is the author of many publications, holds membership in many professional organizations, and has been the recipient of many professional honors.
Eugene T. Hinson (Alpha Boulé) Illustration Eugene T. Hinson Alpha Boulé

Eugene T. Hinson (Alpha Boulé)

Archon Hinson's life exemplified Boulé in every aspect. During his active years he rarely missed a Grand Boulé, and was voted life membership at the 1939 conclave.
Edward W. Beasley (Beta) Illustration The Boulé Journal
Volume 25, Number 4. July, 1963

Edward W. Beasley (Beta)

Archon Edward W. Beasley (Beta) at the right, talks with Mayor Richard J. Daley of Chicago and Metropolitan Opera Star Leontyne Price, after having steered successfully a mammoth benefit concert in Chicago, attracting 5000 music lovers. Archon Beasley received at the June Commencement, an Alumni citation from his Alma Mater, Fisk University, for meritorious service to humanity.
The Negro Lawyer and His Responsibility in the Urban Crisis, Part One Illustration Raymond Pace Alexander

The Negro Lawyer and His Responsibility in the Urban Crisis, Part One

Raymond Pace Alexander, Judge of the Common Pleas Court of Philadelphia, delivered this talk in Washington at the forty-third annual convention of the National Bar Association.
Archons And Archousai In Hawaii Illustration Archons & Archousai in Hawaii Volume 25, Number 1, October, 1962

Archons And Archousai In Hawaii

Archons and Archousai in the picture of the arrival of the party under the leadership of Archon Cann arriving in Honolulu.
Tribute from Theta Boulé to Archon George F. David, Grapter Megistos Illustration George F. David Editor, The Boulé Journal
1937-1963
Sigma Boulé

Tribute from Theta Boulé to Archon George F. David, Grapter Megistos

As we approach Memorial Day, it is altogether fitting and proper that we take time out to pay tribute to the memory of Archon George F. David, Grapter Megistos. It was during the Ides of March that Archon David answered as the roll was called up yonder. He has entered that building not made by hands, eternal in the heavens. He leaves to mourn, not only Archousa George F. David and his family, but approximately 1200 Archons and Archousae of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity.
King’s Nobel Speech in Oslo Illustration Martin Luther King, Jr. Phi Boulé

King’s Nobel Speech in Oslo

Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity proudly salutes Archon Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a member of Phi Boulé and a recipient of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. Archon King, the dynamic force in the Civil Rights Movement, expressed the conviction that justice can reign supreme. His stirring address is listed as it appeared in the New York Herald Tribune.