Aleph Yodh He (איה) was an American professional medical fraternity for Jewish students.[1] It went dormant in 1921 when it merged with Phi Lambda Kappa.
| Aleph Yodh He | |
|---|---|
| איה | |
| Founded | 1908 Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery |
| Type | Professional |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Merged |
| Merge Date | 1921 |
| Successor | Phi Lambda Kappa |
| Emphasis | Medicine and Jewish |
| Scope | National |
| Publication | Medic |
| Chapters | 10 |
| Members | 350 lifetime |
| Headquarters | United States |
History
editAleph Yodh He formed in 1908 at the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery. It operated with three divisions: Aleph Yodh He in the east, Phi Lambda Kappa in the West, and Zeta Mu Phi in the Midwest.[1] Its publication was Medic, which was published quarterly starting in January 1915.[1]
At a convention in Chicago in December 1921, these three divisions merged into Phi Lambda Kappa, discontinuing the use of the name Aleph Yodh He.[2] Around the time of the merger, Aleph Yodh He had some 350 members.
Chapters
editFollowing are the chapters of Aeph Yodh He:[1] Inactive chapters and institutions are indicated in italics.
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 1908–1917 | Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery | Chicago, Illinois | Inactive | [3][a] |
| Beta | 1910–1921 | College of Physicians and Surgeons | Chicago, Illinois | Merged (ΦΛΚ) | [b] |
| Gamma | 1912–1917 | Jenner Medical College | Chicago, Illinois | Inactive | [c] |
| Delta (first) | 1913–1915 | School of Medicine of Loyola University | Chicago, Illinois | Moved | [4][d] |
| Deta (second) | 1915–1921 | Loyola University | Chicago, Illinois | Merged (ΦΛΚ) | [4][e] |
| Epsilon | 1914–1921 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Merged (ΦΛΚ) | [f] |
| Zeta | 1914–1921 | Jefferson Medical College | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Merged (ΦΛΚ) | [g] |
| Eta | 1914–1916 | Medico Chirurgical College of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Consolidated | [5][h] |
| Thea | 19143–1921 | University of Maryland | College Park, Maryland | Merged (ΦΛΚ) | [i] |
| Iota | 1914–19xx ? | Temple University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Inactive |
Notes
edit- ^ Loyola University purchased the college In 1917.
- ^ The chapter became the Alpha Alpha chapter of Phi Lambda Kappa when the two fraternities merged.
- ^ College closed in 1917.
- ^ The college merged with Loyola University in 1915. This chapter became the Gamma chapter of Phi Lambda Kappa as part of the national merger of the two fraternities.
- ^ Chapter merged with the Gamma chapter of Phi Lambda Kappa with the national merger of the two fraternities.
- ^ Chapter merged with the Alpha chapter of Phi Lambda Kappa, as part of the national merger of the two fraternities.
- ^ Chapter merged with the Beta chapter of Phi Lambda Kappa, as part of the national merger of the two fraternities.
- ^ In 1916, the college merged with the University of Pennsylvania Medical College and Jefferson Medical College, thus sparking a merger between Epsilon and Zeta chapters.
- ^ This chapter became the Xi chapter of Phi Lambda Kappa as part of the national merger of the two fraternities.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Brown, James T., ed. (1920). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (9th ed.). New York: James T. Brown. p. 523 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Shepard, Francis W., ed. (1927). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (11th ed.). Menasha, Wisconsin: George Banta Publishing Company. p. 437 – via Google Books.
- ^ "American College of Medicine and Surgery, Chicago, Illinois". Lost Colleges. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ a b "Bennett Medical College". Lost Colleges. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia". Lost Colleges. Retrieved 2023-11-14.