Books about Fraternities and Sororities

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by naraht

I'm not sure if that counts as a historical inaccuracy though.

I know about the pronunciation of Greek letters and that's along the lines of perceived historical inaccuracies if people feel those who wrote that component of the pledge manual (or the founders) did so based on misinformation. That doesn't mean they are correct in their assumption (perhaps they knew a pronunciation was technically wrong but sounded better or had some other significance) and why outsiders care is another topic.

So, back to my original question: Other than historical inaccuracies (that MysticCat and naraht are typing about), how could outsiders correct a pledge manual?

[Senusret I]

Since we're on the topic: http://www.abebooks.com/

That was my primary resource for any GLO history books which may or may not be in my collection.

[pshsx1]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Since we're on the topic: http://www.abebooks.com/

That was my primary resource for any GLO history books which may or may not be in my collection.

Thanks for this website!

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by pshsx1

Thanks for this website!

You're welcome, homie.

[daniellekathryn]

Has anyone read Inside Greek U.? Thoughts?

[NutBrnHair]

The Sorority Handbook by Ida Shaw Martin, published in 1909.

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by naraht

What books about Fraternities and Sororities do you recommend or recommend against...


Recommend:
Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities: Last Edition published in 1991, but definitely still worth reading.

I would also add that the earlier editions are outstanding. If you can find one on eBay, Amazon or abe books, they bring a pretty penny, but are worth it.