RARE ANTIQUE YALE PSI UPSILON FRATERNITY PLAQUE SKULL AND BONES SECRET SOCIETY

Description: DESCRIPTION:For sale is this second of two recently discovered Yale University, early 20th century American collegiate, secret society and fraternity, bas-relief bronze and black enamel painted oak hanging wall plaques, both taken from the same well-appointed Boston, Massachusetts fine estate. This circa 1900 to 1915 figurative, bas-relief bronze emblem, mounted on a black enamel painted diamond-shaped wooden plaque, has its naturally aged metal patina and shows no noticeable surface damage, such as abrasions, dings, dents, scuffs, stains, loss or deformities. The image is one of two hands grasping each other in a benevolent handshake, demonstrating friendship, generosity and fraternity. The diamond oak plaque has chamfered sides and also doesn't exhibit any noticeable damage, such as paint loss, abrasions, scuffs, stains or edge flea-bites. Both now 100 to 120 year old pieces of Yale University fraternal organizations and secret societies were found together, indicating the ancestor of the previous owners, may have belonged to both Scroll and Key, as well as Psi Upsilon. In outstanding condition. Psi UpsilonΨΥFoundedNovember 24, 1833; 190 years agoUnion CollegeTypeSocialAffiliationNICScopeCanadaUnited StatesMission statementUnited in friendship, Psi Upsilon members aspire to moral, intellectual and social excellence in themselves as they seek to inspire these values in societyMottoUnto us has befallen a mighty friendship.Colors Garnet and GoldSymbolDiamondOwlFlag FlowerAlstroemeria Lily with garnet and gold coloring[1]PublicationThe Diamond of Psi UpsilonChapters49 total, 27 active [2]Colonies1 [2]NicknamePsi UHeadquarters3003 East 96th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46240USAPsi Upsilon (ΨΥ), commonly known as Psi U, is a North American fraternity,[3] founded at Union College on November 24, 1833. The fraternity reports 50 chapters at colleges and universities throughout North America, some of which are inactive.[2]Psi Upsilon's foundation provides scholarships and other financial guidance to students throughout the United States and Canada, giving preference to its own members, as well as mentoring and other support services.History "Secret Society Buildings at Yale College", by Alice Donlevy[4] ca. 1880. Pictured are: Psi Upsilon Left center: Skull & Bones (Russell Trust Association). Right center: Delta Kappa Epsilon. Bottom: Scroll and Key (Kingsley Trust Association)In 1833, five sophomore and two freshman members of the Delphian Society, a local literary group, had become friends and began to meet regularly to exchange essays and engage in literary debate. The seven men thus founded Psi Upsilon on the evening of November 24, 1833. The first constitution was adopted on January 10, 1834.[5]The first expansion chapter was started in 1837, when a member of Psi Upsilon at Union transferred to New York University. Ten chapters were founded in the first ten years, and eight more chapters were founded in the twenty years after that. By 1904, when the last founding father, Edward Martindale, died, there were 23 chapters and more than 11,000 members.[citation needed]During World War II, a few chapters, such as the Omicron, rented their houses to the Army as barracks and offices. One chapter, the Epsilon Nu, rented its house to a sorority (Gamma Phi Beta). The rental income these chapters received allowed them to survive. Other chapters, such as the Lambda and Eta, could not afford the taxes and upkeep on an empty house and had to sell.[5]After the war, the executive council hired professional staff and established a central office to assist chapters. At first the office consolidated initiation records and address lists, published a newsletter, and secured the fraternity's historical artifacts. Over time, the staff's size and function grew. Young alumni were hired to visit chapters as educational and leadership consultants, reviewing chapter operations and suggesting ways to improve. Leadership training was developed and expanded, and regular conclaves began to be held to train officers and alumni. Handbooks were published for each officer position and for general programs. Alumni associations were given professional advice on fundraising and house renovations. Within twelve years of the end of the war, five chapters were reactivated and four new chapters were chartered.[citation needed]Fraternity firstsPsi Upsilon was the first fraternity to[5]Hold a fraternity convention (1841)Print a membership catalogue (1842)Print the fraternity history (1843)Print a fraternity songbook (1849)Issue a fraternity magazine (1850)

Price: 810 USD

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

End Time: 2024-12-09T19:05:54.000Z

Shipping Cost: 24 USD