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I found a very reasonably priced version of this book right here on amazon. When sigma pi phi was founded, black professionals were not offered participation in the professional and cultural associations organized by the white community. History of sigma pi phi, first of the negroamerican greekletter. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Sigma pi phi fraternity was founded may 15 1904 in philadelphia. Contact pi phi donate to the foundation find a chapter find an alumnae club find online learning center find the resource library find sisters join. This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share it. The book has been out for about 12 years, but i still never expected such a deal. The founders included two doctors, a dentist and a physician. Sigma pi phi, also known as the boule, is the first african american greeklettered fraternity. The fraternity quickly established chapters in chicago, illinois and then baltimore, maryland. Some, notably frederick douglass among them, had even served in high government posts.
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