Gamma Phi

Edward Clark, D. R, Lackley, and Gus Williams formed Gamma Phi at the historically black college Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio on March 1, 1905.^[1][2] It was the second or third African American collegiate fraternity in the United States and was the first to survive for more than a short time.^[2][3][1] Gamma Phi group was the sole fraternity on campus until 1912.^[4]

After operating as a local fraternity, the Gamma Phi grew into a national fraternity with at least three additional chapters,^[1] Gamma Phi existed at Wilberforce University on and off for many years.^[4] The last known documentation of Gamma Phi is from 1947.^[1] Ashley F. G. Norwood notes "It isn’t clear exactly when or why it ceased to exist."^[2]

Gamma Phi is notable as being one of the forerunners in the African American Collegiate Fraternal scene.^[5]

The colors of Gamma Phi were blue and white.^[1] Its flower was the white carnation.^[1]

Following is a list of known Gamma Phi chapters.

• History of North American fraternities and sororities
• List of African-American Greek and fraternal organizations