histories
 

I neglected to mention some wonderful fraternity histories,
perhaps 'cause they were limited publications and deal in general
with only one fraternity. Some of the older eastern ones were a
real gem, well done. But it would certainly be time consuming as
well as costly to round up all these and pull them together in a meaningful, historical fashion.
Hoosier, you mentioned Stew Howe; he may have had a personal
collection, otherwise he would be unlikely to have much history.
Heller was not into history at all, in fact, he had disdain for the old groups, considered them a bunch of good old boys, eastern
style, who were honor seekers and freeloaders.
The older fraternities..and their proper ladies...were quite elitist
and would pale upon seeing a step show.
I would think, of the universities, U of IL at Champaign-Urbana,
Wright Street (bisects C-U) would have a pretty good hold on the
greek history stuff. I know my correspondence with Wilson B. Heller is in that. I was getting a Master's there but never looked
for Heller; however I completed my degree in '65 (Spanish Linguistics) and that was too early. Many, many fraternity histories, though...volumes, nay, TOMES, of them
Like I said, a helleva undertaking and if you would care to include
all the ethnic new groups...well, lotsa luck. A polyglot Moteesir?

I had one for awhile - 1935 edition I think? - and really enjoyed it.

Came from eBay.