$2.25. Born: July 6, 1869 Died: October 26, 1924 Thomas Allen Joseph Sullivan, a founder of The Delta Chi Fraternity, was born on 6 July, 1869. He left the bench at the mandatory retirement age of 70. The Fraternity's colors are Old Gold and Dregs of Wine. In 1898 Watkins married Corinne Wheeler of Auburn, New York. He only stayed there one term before returning to his former employment. $1.85 ea. He was buried in the Riverside Cemetery, 2650 Lake Avenue, Lot 54 H2 107 in Rochester on October 13, 1942, the fifty-second anniversary of the founding of Delta Chi. Delta’s motto is “ Ars Gratia Artis,” Latin for “Art for art’s sake.” 13. 11 | I will challenge all my fraternity members to abide by these fraternity obligations and will confront those who violate them. They had six children, four daughters and two sons. Up to that point, with only five executive officers to be elected by the convention, the older, more experienced and attractive personalities of the graduate double-fraternity men (who were usually the alumni delegates from the metropolitan law chapters) held the stage and the attention of the delegates during the two or three days of convention acquaintance. Find answers to frequently asked questions. 3 | I will protect the health and safety of all human beings. While a child, he rarely attended school due to the financial condition of his family. Motto. Crandall married Gertrude Hiteman in 1894. Their vision was to create a place where Christian women could participate in Greek life without compromising their beliefs, build strong friendships, and most of all, they wanted to create a place which would mirror Christ's love to their community. Kappa Delta Chi Motto Button. A party of six men met one May evening in 1847, and having quietly among themselves discussed friendship as a power, formed our fraternity, the ties of which now extend throughout all countries and climates. For a time he wrote to his wife Emma in New York but the letters stopped. Born 27 August 1867 in East Winfield, New York, Crandall was the son of Otis N. Crandall and Flora (McKee) Crandall. According to the 1910 census the family has moved to Manhattan, New York were he continues to work as a lawyer. He also claimed sole credit for the design of the badge and for selecting the name “Delta Chi” because he liked the way the two words sounded together. Phi Delta Chi originally accepted only men in the fields of pharmacy and chemistry, the latter including both chemistry majors and chemical engineers. The Grand President, Grand Past President, and Executive Director serve ex officio on the PLEI board of directors. At the 1940 convention, Sweetland originated the “hand shake across the country” to pass the greetings of the Founding Fathers to future generations of Delta Chi. Sullivan married Mary Van Ness of Fairport, New York in 1895. Qty. As it turned out, Tucker played a significant role in the development of the Fraternity. Crandall died 25 August 1931, two days before his sixty-fourth birthday, in West Winfield. [2]. Born: July 14, 1869 Died : October 10, 1942 A descendant of a pioneer New England family, Frederick Moore Whitney was the son of Abraham Johnson Whitney and Marietta (Parmelee) Whitney and was born in Bethel, Connecticut. Barnes married Katherine L. Hermans of Binghamton on 30 October 1895. The authenticity of this role was strongly supported by Crandall. In 1882 he moved to Pendleton and went to work at the lumberyard and planning mill of Watson & Luhrs. he broke all contact with the fraternity. By the time Omicron chapter was established, the Fraternity had adopted the name Phi Delta Chi. Phi Delta Chi’s 60th Grand Council (Memphis, 1995) authorized the fraternity's executive council to establish a not-for-profit foundation to advance the leadership, educational, and other benevolent missions of the fraternity. The founders appear to have intended nothing mor… The 1900 census shows him to be living with his ex wife’s sister in Pendleton. [1]:7th ed-404 These two Greek letters are reported to have stood for "Pharmacy" and "Chemistry. This close association of college and university men produces life-long friends. Noted for his Irish wit, he was popular with younger lawyers whom he encouraged in the law profession. Up until the publishing of the 1929 Directory the list of our Founders did not include the name of Crandall. He is buried there in his family plot with his wife Majorie, his brother and parents. This list has not always been the accepted one. For many years he was a Democrat. He also worked for a law firm in Ithaca. In admiration for Theodore Roosevelt, he became a Republican and later followed Roosevelt into the Progressive party. He had liffue seaven Sonnes and Davghters. On November 2, 1883, eleven men at the University of Michigan formed the fraternity as the Phi Chi Society. It has been a matter of considerable pride to Phi Delta Chi brothers that the organization not only be kept intact through wars and economic crises, but that brothers also come forward to carry on the work of the organization and to expand it. Relocating to Albany, New York, he worked for the commission on the revision of New York state law for five years before going into private practice. Included in the change was the adoption of a plan whereby regions were established and a Board member selected from each region. It was at his insistence, with it is assumed, the support of the majority of the members present, that Frank Thomas was listed as an honorary member. FAQ. Tousley reported that they discussed hobbies with Crandall and that: “It was the first time in years that any members of Delta Chi have called on Founder Crandall, and he was mightily pleased to have us as his guests.” Although Delta Chis of the modern era would not think this observation unusual, the men who read this passage in 1929 probably pulled up short when they saw the term “founder” applied to Myron McKee Crandall. She is buried in Seattle. While there have been a variety of changes that have strengthened Delta Chi within the last decade, the 80s will most probably be remembered for the growth in chapters. Born: April 21, 1867 Died: March 18, 1943. The choosing of the name for the new fraternity is difficult to credit to any one person. He expressed his hope that the fraternity could find a way out of the conflict short of changing to a general fraternity. Last known picture of John Milton Gorham from his 1915 passport. Thomas David Watkins was active in community affairs, including the Y.M.C.A., the Presbyterian Church, and fraternal organizations including the Knights of Pythias. He said that Gorham went to England in 1913, presumably London, to promote the sale of an auto truck. An English barrister, judge and, later, opposition politician, Sir Edward Coke is considered to be the greatest jurist of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. In 1927 he accepted an appointment to the New York Court of Claims where he served until his death. The Fraternity is truly indebted to M. Frank Gilbreath, Texas State Alumnus and Stephen Henson, Louisiana Tech Alumnus for the extensive research on Founder Gorham’s life history. The original level of assessment proved too low and, in 1962, the Delta Chi Housing Fund was established to assume the function of the “Building Loan Fund.” Today, the Housing Fund has loans outstanding to chapters and colonies across the country. [2]. This custom has continued into the present at banquets, regional conferences, and international conventions. The flower is the red carnation. Centennial celebrations in 1983 culminated with the dedication of a plaque at the University of Michigan School of Pharmacy, commemorating Phi Delta Chi's first 100 years of accomplishments. The experience of seeing your own son initiated into Delta Chi decades after you were can bring generations closer together through the shared experience of our Ritual. Mr. Stuntz said nothing has been heard from him in 10 or 15 years. Johnson was, however, responsible for a large portion of the secrets of the Fraternity, writing “Foven’s Mater” and drawing the first emblem for Delta Chi. As a result, they almost always succeeded in being elected. In 1905-06, he formed a partnership with Frederick G. Bagley, another early Delta Chi. 5 | I will meet my financial obligations in a timely manner. The original badge is a plain gold triangle with a point at the bottom, displaying the letters Φ Δ Χ. Making friends rapidly in Republican circles, he was appointed corporate counsel for the city. It is interesting to note, in light of Wilkinson’s statement about “a hurry call for a meeting to organize a body to which he (Tucker) could apply” is the fact that this April 15 meeting occurred the night after Tucker’s initiation. They had a son named John Michale who was born on September 21, 1937 and died in October 1992. Motto "As in a mirror" Colors. Buy In Bulk & Save: 1 - 23: 24+ $2.25 ea. On October 13,1890, “Founders Crandall, Potter, and Sweetland were placed on the Supreme Council and authorized to proceed with expansion plans.” At that same meeting, Barnes was appointed to work “Buffalo Law School” for possible expansion due to his association with a student there. In the 1910s Gorham moved with his family to East Orange, New Jersey. Lot 29 (behind the mausoleum for the Elmer family). Patton (“CC”) prepared information for the publication of a new fraternity directory. Starting for the Class of 2011, each new graduate who pays their Alumni dues will receive an official Phi Delta Chi coin that is minted with your graduation year. LIKE ANY GOOD FRAT, DELTA TAU CHI HAS A LATIN MOTTO. She died from complications of childbirth in May 27, 1921 and is buried in Fort Plan Cemetery with a stillborn daughter, Ruth Ann, who was stillborn dead on May 11, 1921. The couple had two daughters, Ruth Emma born in March 29, 1895 at Mt. There is a silly stereotype that fraternity men just buy their friends. After attending Cornell from 1887 and graduated in 1891 with an LL.B., and in 1892 a B.L. Since its founding Phi Delta Chi has chartered more than 70 collegiate chapters and has welcomed more than 50,000 men and women. His tombstone reads, “Mason, K.T. Gorham had two brothers but Mrs. Stuntz did not know anything about them. He was buried in Fairport, NY at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery with his wife Mary who passed on almost 20 years before Thomas. Write a review Sale price $ 18.00 Regular price $ 25.00 Add to Cart Share Share on Facebook Tweet Tweet on Twitter Pin it Pin on Pinterest. Phi Delta Chi. Unfortunately for King Charles he may accomplish his mission of seizing Coke’s papers, including his last will and testament, however he was still dethroned and beheaded by the masses. Excellent in all learning, Divine & Hvmane, he remandded, that for His owne, this for His Counties Good, especially in the Knowledge and practice of the municiple lawes of this Kingdom. These Eleven Basic Expectations serve as an extension of our Preamble and give us more specific principles to live by: 1 | I will strive for academic achievement and practice academic integrity. The application for the funeral was made by Kathleen Forbes of Balls Park, Hertford. Throughout the 1910s and 1920s, the Quarterly printed numerous requests for information of Gorham, apparently without success. After that the Regional Conference plan blossomed. The younger Sullivan attended public schools including the Fairport (New York) Union classical high school. The night of the second meeting of the Society a motion was made, but failed, to change the name to Phi Delta Chi. We understand that mentoring isn't parenting, we can't fill those shoes, and definitely not those boots. Information complied by Aaron Otto, Kansas State Alumnus. As a youth, he attended the public schools of West Winfield, Cooperstown High School, and finally the Utica Free Academy. His son loved and respected him. More important than the increased size was the method to be employed in selecting its members. On November 2, 1883, eleven men at the University of Michigan formed the fraternity as the Phi Chi Society. - Buddha For more information about Phi Delta Chi, please visit us on the web www.phideltachi.org degree from Albany Law School (1886), and the LL.M. Sullivan never remarried nor recovered from the shock of her death. It reached chapter status on September 20th 1998. The Delta Chi FraternityInternational Headquarters3845 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208. in 1893. He was an Episcopal and in politics, a Republican. A famous Pleder of sound counselie. During his year there he worked as a reporter and a bookkeeper. [4], In 1949, the Fraternity held an unusual mail-in ballot to consider and adopt a change to the Constitution to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race or religion. Over the next years he entered a series of successful partnerships; the most notable was a one-year partnership in 1895 with Albert T. Wilkerson, another early Delta Chi. Mrs. Stuntz said, “No, the past is dead, and I would tell nothing that might get back to my sister and reawaken old memories that are not pleasant.” Mr. Stuntz said that in 1910 or 1911 Gorham was engaged in the automobile accessories business. In the fall of 1890 the names of Fred Kingsbury Stephens, Martin Joseph Flannery and Frank Edward Thomas appeared on the agreement to share the cost of purchasing a sample badge for the fraternity, and the signatures of both Flannery and Stephens appeared on the pledge “… to form a Greek letter fraternity….” Since both Flannery and Stephens dropped out of the organization early, they have not been included as Founders. Instead, it is suggested that the four most important words are “Promote,” ”Develop,” “Advance,” and “Assist.” The point is that “Fraternity” and, in particular, “Delta Chi” is not just about what “is” but what we, as members, should actually be doing. In 1901, Sweetland married Georgia Smith of Ithaca. Stillman is credited with writing much of the fraternity’s ritual during the summer or early fall of 1890. The hand reaching to attain its end. After graduation he was admitted to the New York Bar. Born into a middle-class family, Coke was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, before leaving to study at the Inner Temple, where he was called to the Bar on 20 April 1578. The brothers annually work with … The fraternity was formed to advance the science of pharmacy and its allied interests, and to foster and promote a fraternal spirit among its brothers, now both male and female. His sister-in-law, Harriet C. Fuller (Emma’s sister), is a Stenographer for a Law Office and is living with the Gorham family, as is L. Peterson who, listed on Census records as a servant. Delta Chi exists to promote friendship in its members. Chi Epsilon retains as its motto the Greek letters Chi Delta Chi, which formed the name of the junior honor society founded in 1922 at the University of Illinois and which is one of the roots of Chi Epsilon. [4]. After attending public schools, he studied at the West Winfield Academy, graduating in 1889. From the spring semester of 1890 until October 13, 1890, there existed, in effect, a fraternity which had no chapters. Born: April 21, 1864Died: August 24, 1937. More important, each conference is designed to accomplish specific purposes, including the development of new approaches to the solution of Fraternity problems; fostering a better understanding of the operation of the various programs of the general Fraternity and the Headquarters; promoting good will in university-fraternity relations; and bringing together large numbers of Delta Chis for information, inspiration, and plain good fun. The limelight focused on the issue as early as 1903 and was personified by the man elected as “CC” that year. * Delta Theta Tau — Sic itur ad astra! Delta Chi's Core Values Their firm, Stillman & Pierce, was well known in Eastern Oregon. The inclusion of Thomas’ name as a Founder has been hotly debated since the beginning, and Carl Peterson, Union ’22, who had researched the founding of Delta Chi during the 20s and was largely responsible for the recognition of Crandall as a Founder, maintained that Thomas was equally deserving. Going from high school to college is a stressful life change, and whatever you can do to make it less stressful, the better. This is an everyday value that all men should practice and a value that, as a member of Delta Chi, you will be expected to live. If you’re looking for academic support and success, Delta Chi can provide that. lived his life with gusto, had some tough financial problems and died of pneumonia. Rand P. ... overloaded, rely on our motto, Alterum Alterius Auxilio Eget, or Each Needs the Help of the Other, to get the assistance you need. But the tide of change had only begun to engulf Delta Chi. According to the 1880 U.S. Census Gorham was born in Canajoharie, New York on April 21, 1867, the son of James and Honora Gorham, who were Irish immigrants, and grew up in Washington County, New York. The Fraternity became co-educational in 1976 as a result of Title IX. In an article published in Volume 5 Number 1 of the Quarterly, Barnes stated that he had in his possession at that time, 1907, “… no less than seventeen designs …” for the badge. Later he returned to West Winfield and set up a private law practice. Delta Chi’s first convention was held in 1894 at the Michigan Chapter. Theta Delta Chi was founded at Union College in Schenectady, NY. Delta Chi Sigma (ΔΧΣ) sorority was created by the female members of the Legends in order to obtain the Chalice of Dionysus to gain temporary immortality, to allow them to be able to use the Loom of Fate. The friendships formed during your undergraduate years are relationships that will last far beyond graduation. He was frequently a guest of the Mother Chapter, speaking at initiation and Founder’s Day events. They divorced a few years later. Since a committee on the Ritual composed of Stillman, Barnes, and Stephens was appointed on October 13, 1890, it seems probable that it was originally read at that meeting, and that Stillman was given some help in completing the Ritual. The law firm handled affairs for the New York Central Railroad, and Watkins became recognized for his knowledge of transportation law. It was not until December 3, 1890, when Frederick Bagley was initiated, that the full initiation was used. Cornell University has no contact information of him as of 1926. The letter incorrectly stated he had only one daughter who was married for 5-6 years and then died a year or two ago. Phi Delta Chi (ΦΔΧ or Phi Dex) was founded on 2 November 1883 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan by eleven men, under the sponsorship of Dean Albert B. Prescott. Founded as a professional law fraternity, Delta Chi was initiating members of Delta Tau Delta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Tau Omega and the other general fraternities. Gorham was also listed as practicing law in New York City. In the 1930 census Emma and Dorothy are living at 23 Ridge Avenue in Evanston City, Illinois (Cook County). It provides you with the opportunity to be involved with an international brotherhood spanning 116 years, to refine your personal and social skills, to develop a sense of belonging and fellowship in a college environment, and to jump-start your success after college. O’Malley credited his success to “Luck and an ability to make friends quickly and a sincerity to sustain these friendships.” Edward Richard O’Malley died 30 May 1935 in Buffalo, New York, at age seventy-two and was buried in the Mount Calvary Cemetery, 800 Pine Ridge in Cheektowaga, NY in Section F lot 284. For several decades numerous efforts have been made to determine what happened to Gorham when it appears he left the country and, through this research, the following facts have come to the surface which outlines a rough sequence of events of his life when he separated from his family in the 1910s. For practical reasons we omitted the usual helmet and united the crest and helmet in one great insignia of the fraternity – the Greek letters, Delta and Chi, with the torso between the shield and the crest instead of in its usual position above the helmet.”. For the next two years Whitney worked in Colfax, Washington, constructing a water works for that city. He held various elected and appointed positions including city judge of Ithaca and county judge of Tompkins county. An early description of the badge stated that the Delta was jeweled or enameled to suit the owner with a diamond usually surmounting the center. Being the earliest known emblem of the Fraternity it is now worn at official functions on a special medallion by past and present international officers as well as members of the Order of the White Carnation. He was initiated into Delta Chi that night and was sent back to prepare his associates for induction. These positions capitalized on Potter’s knowledge of state law. Barnes also claimed to be the chairman of a committee on designing the badge. This statement makes it appear the possibility exists he may have been heard from again since the 1913 and 10 or 15 years since we hear from him comment does not cover the span of time to 1937 when this discussion took place. The key unlocking the gates to all. In fact, some schools did not even require a high school diploma as a prerequisite for entry. After the Great Depression and on the verge of the United States entering World War II, the Fraternity celebrated its 50th Anniversary with 35 chapters. In Delta Chi, character is a core value and the cornerstone of the Fraternity.