  From multiple angles, our Q.T.V. and Omega Mu brothers have enriched the civic life at the University of Maine, and we are fortunate to have had many hardworking, talented brothers throughout our history. The balance between our athletic involvement, intellectual pursuits, and campus involvement is compelling. What they accomplished in their respective pursuits at the university constitutes a wonderful achievement in our fraternal history. There efforts were good and laudable, and there efforts represented the very best of our core values of persistence and determination. It is, believe me, a wonderful achievement, on the part of generations of Omega Mu brothers, for the respective gifts that they gave for the civic good at the University of Maine. In our historically calm, customary fashion, 149 years and growing, it was a rich yield for the common good of the Maine community, All of them, through their various commitments and endeavors within the University of Maine community, improved and brightened up the quality of life of the university community with their enthusiasm and dedication to their respective University of Maine teams, organizations, and clubs. They each had uniques strengths as actors, artists, musicians, athletes, and journalists, and they all embodied the shared commitment to do something well for the University of Maine community. Fraternal integrity demands that, and we are proud of all of these brothers. Over the years, many of our Omega Mu brothers held leadership roles on various University of Maine newspapers and yearbooks. Their contributions in creating something good in the university community cannot be overstated. "Good" does not, in reality, do justice in acknowledging their positive contributions. Each of them performed a vital function for the University of Maine community. They had a willingness to work, the willingness to accept challenges, in order to be focused, informative journalist in order to create daily newspapers and yearbooks that were interesting and informative. Their leadership style was authentic, and their generous, laborious work deserve praise and recognition in our brotherhood. They collected information, organized information, checked and re-checked facts, shared ideas, read and re-read every article, and proofed and re-proofed every page in the yearbook. They always gave of their time and talent in attending to each of these elements in order to write commendable, informative, and properly edited newspaper articles, and in sifting through thousands of pictures and thoughtfully crafting, shaping, and editing yearbooks. Their hard work, in turn, was to produce something, whether it was the university newspaper or yearbook, that was well-written, well-edited, and journalistically constructive, interesting, meaningful, and significant, in the short or long term. With drive and persistence, what our Q.T.V. and Omega Mu brothers achieved, in their numerous leadership roles on various newspapers and yearbooks, was complementary to everything we fraternally applaud for all of or brothers who were positively involved in the University of Maine community. What they achieved had real, enduring worth and value for the University of Maine community. They were indispensable. They made lasting contributions to the social well-being of the university community in keeping students well-informed and enlightened. These Omega Mu brothers embodied our old fraternal truth in being perseverant and determined in being faithful and generous with their gifts. In other words, our journalist brothers are a testament to our collective fraternal spirit of genuine integrity, industry, dedication, creativity, and commitment in adding to our long-standing history of civic engagement at the University of Maine. The noble ideals of our linked fraternal brotherhood started in 1848 and 1874, and our fraternal wheels have not stopped turning in continuing to create a generationally great brotherhood, and there will not be a breakdown. With enthusiasm and dedication, we will continue to build upon our unique fraternal legacy at the University of Maine for many decades come! It is exciting and rewarding to know that we will continue to have a great fraternal future because we have an undisputed claim to durable greatness in being the oldest, most dedicated fraternal brotherhood at the University of Maine. Again, again, and again, we have always gotten on with the job of continuing to be the standard of fraternal excellence. And so, the passage of our 149 fraternal years will never stop us from honoring the rich legacy of those years as we look fraternally forward to the rich promise of our fraternal future! Perge. Q. T. V, Portrait John Reed, 1889  Q. T. V. Years   The recently moved second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall, left, and the recently completed center section of the Holmes Hall.   The second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall behind Coburn Hall, the Natural History building.  The second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall is the first building on the left, directly behind Coburn Hall, the Natural History building, and the site of the first Q. T. V. Chapter Hall.  The second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall, center, and the center section of Holmes Hall is on the right.  The white building on the right, with one upstairs window, is the second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall, directly behind Coburn Hall, the site where the first Q. T. V. Chapter Hall was built in 1876.   "The hall of the Q. T. V. Fraternity was thrown open to the visitors and was well inspected." 1888 Q. T. V. Reunion  "The Orono Chapter of the Q. T. V. Fraternity met in goodly numbers at the Chapter Hall."    "Nathaniel E. Wilson delivered the address of welcome."  "Then followed a finely written poem by Edward H. Elwell, Jr."    At the conclusion of the literary exercises the members and the alumni partook of the usual banquet."  "A. R. Saunders officiated as toast-master, and various toasts were responded to by members and alumni."   "The reunion was prolonged until a late hour, and was one of the most enjoyable for years." 1889 Q. T. V. Reunion    ..."the fifteenth annual reunion of the Orono chapter of the Q. T. V. Fraternity, at their chapter building....The festivities did not end until a late hour and all voted it a most pleasant reunion"   "Address of Welcome, John Reed"     John Reed served on the Board Of Editors of The Cadet for three years.        "Nicaraguan Ship Canal, John Reed"    Valedictorian    "Valedictory, John Reed"   Fiftieth Reunion Of The Class Of 1889  Our brothers at the reunion: Eben Haggett, John Reed, and George Freeman  Our brothers in this picture: Frederick Quincy, John Reed, John Hatch, George Gould, John S. Williams, George H. Hamlin, Calvin H. Nealley, James N. Hart.   “What if the space be long and wide, That parts us from our brother’s side A soul-joined chain unites our band, And memory links us hand in hand.” (Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)    Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82 Perge
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Our Omega Mu brothers who served in the military are cherished and constant fraternal friends, and we would like to say thank you for the steadfast, purposeful commitment you made to our nation to defend those four freedoms we all believe in: “Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.” For those brothers who were killed in defense of these freedoms, they will always occupy a consecrated place in our linked fraternal heart because they exemplify the idea of superlative commitment, strength, and fortitude for the good to the end itself. The greatness of their collective purpose and will, on our nation’s behalf, will never be forgotten. By their “clear-eyed faith and fearless heart,” these brothers have left us a fraternal legacy that echoes what we often say about Omega Mu Fijis: “Perseverance and determination are omnipotent.” Their code of integrity, courage, duty, responsibility, and self-sacrifice on behalf of our nation is a powerful legacy that we will always be proud of as Omega Mu Fijis. Whether it was at New Orleans, Red River, Fort Blakely, Marianna, San Juan Hill, Santiago de Cuba, Chateau-Thierry, Verdun, D-Day, El Guettar, Elba, Monte Della Vedetta, the Battle of the Bulge, Rabaul, Inchon, Pusan, Chosin Reservoir, Pork Chop Hill, Hue, Easter Offensive, Phu Cat, The Iron Triangle, Hamburger Hill, la Drang Valley, Bien Hoa, Khe Sanh, Rumaila, Al-Batin, Medina Ridge, Kabul, Kandahar, our Omega Mu brothers have demonstrated devotion to duty in defense of freedom and liberty. They are the stability of our nation, and we, the Omega Mu brotherhood, revere, honor, and salute their persevering and determined spirit within our great nation and our historic brotherhood. We will always honor the heroism of all of our brothers who have served in the armed forces from the Civil War to the present. Thank you. Omega Mu Veteran Terry L. Chadbourne, 1965  Omega Mu Years    Omega Mu Housemother, Mrs. Blaisdell      "Terry Chadbourne, zobe prexy this year, led the Phi Gam pledge squad into the annual Mud Bowl to maintain Phi Gam undefeated since the game started five years ago."            1962 Snow Sculpture  1963 Snow Sculpture   1965 Snow Sculpture        Terry L. Chadbourne was a captain in the 3rd Brigade, the "Golden Brigade", of 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War.                  “What if the space be long and wide, That parts us from our brother’s side A soul-joined chain unites our band, And memory links us hand in hand.” (Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)    Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82 Perge Our brothers careers have been productive, constructive, spirited, and prosaic. They displayed impressive skills, talents, and abilities They were, and we continue to be, a beautiful and lively expression of our enduring fraternal beliefs, and that underlying harmony is far-reaching in expectation for all brothers’, undergraduate and graduate. It is the core of what our fraternal founders asserted in 1848 and 1874 and 1899: to live active, commendable, and responsible lives, and to build up community. Clearly and compellingly, they added, and continue to add, positive value at the local, state, national, global, and fraternal level because they engaged life fully and responsibly. In short, they were authoritative pillars throughout life. They were-are exemplary in their citizenship, character, and their sense of dutiful responsibility, and, in many instances, they were leading voices in their career fields. They prove that success of any kind does not occur by luck or accident, and we remember them because they continue to provide that message for our time. Their spirit permeates our brotherhood, and it always will. We have long been, from one generation to the next, proud to be Omega Mu Fijis. We continue to cherish our fraternal friendships, our shared memories, and our evolving, forward-focused history at the University of Maine. These things, above and beyond everything else, are the underlying rooted connections that make us proud to be Omega Mu Fijis. Why, after all, should we believe otherwise? We have always exhibited a can-do fraternal spirit since 1874. And, to be sure, all present and future generations of Omega Mu Fijis will continue to do the same, with fraternal enthusiasm and commitment. As a brotherhood, we always see the path behind us and the way forward with equal clarity, and our future remains bright at 79 College Avenue because we fearlessly move forward, always guided by sound fraternal principles, and because of that we are an exceptional brotherhood because we remain committed and hardworking to assure that our Omega Mu brotherhood will continue to be the jewel at the University of Maine. Perge. Omega Mu Portrait Frederick D. Potter, 1879
  It is safe to say that Frederick D. Potter is sitting with his Q. T. V. brothers in this photo in 1876.
"July, 1876, the new chapter hall was ready for occupancy. The entire expense of its erection was borne by the members and this demanded from them considerable self-sacrifice and loyalty. As this was the first fraternity chapter built in the State, it surely must have been a building to be proud of"  "The Q. T. V. Hall, erected in 1876 by the labor of members of the fraternity, stood where Coburn Hal is now."  Coburn Hall     "QUARTERMASTER, F. D. POTTER"          Edison Electric Light Company   Frederick Potter was an electrical engineer in the Edison Electric Light Company, and he was responsible for installing light and power units in companies, factories, theaters, and hotels.        Frederick D. Potter drew up the plans to electrify the Tokyo Imperial Palace, home of the Japanese Emperor. Inventor  Like Thomas A. Edison, Frederick D. Potter was a prolific inventor.               Edison Pioneers   In 1918, Frederick D. Potter helped found the Edison Pioneers, an organization of those who had worked with Thomas A. Edison.    Frederick D. Potter was one of the vice presidents of the Edison Pioneers  The Edison Pioneers Frederick D. Potter is most likely in the photo.   "One of 2 surviving members of the Edison Pioneers dies at 88-- Invented Optical Pyrometer."   “What if the space be long and wide, That parts us from our brother’s side A soul-joined chain unites our band, And memory links us hand in hand.” (Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)   Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82 Perge Our Omega Mu brothers who served in the military are cherished and constant fraternal friends, and we would like to say thank you for the steadfast, purposeful commitment you made to our nation to defend those four freedoms we all believe in: “Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.” For those brothers who were killed in defense of these freedoms, they will always occupy a consecrated place in our linked fraternal heart because they exemplify the idea of superlative commitment, strength, and fortitude for the good to the end itself. The greatness of their collective purpose and will, on our nation’s behalf, will never be forgotten. By their “clear-eyed faith and fearless heart,” these brothers have left us a fraternal legacy that echoes what we often say about Omega Mu Fijis: “Perseverance and determination are omnipotent.” Their code of integrity, courage, duty, responsibility, and self-sacrifice on behalf of our nation is a powerful legacy that we will always be proud of as Omega Mu Fijis. Whether it was at New Orleans, Red River, Fort Blakely, Marianna, San Juan Hill, Santiago de Cuba, Chateau-Thierry, Verdun, D-Day, El Guettar, Elba, Monte Della Vedetta, the Battle of the Bulge, Rabaul, Inchon, Pusan, Chosin Reservoir, Pork Chop Hill, Hue, Easter Offensive, Phu Cat, The Iron Triangle, Hamburger Hill, la Drang Valley, Bien Hoa, Khe Sanh, Rumaila, Al-Batin, Medina Ridge, Kabul, Kandahar, our Omega Mu brothers have demonstrated devotion to duty in defense of freedom and liberty. They are the stability of our nation, and we, the Omega Mu brotherhood, revere, honor, and salute their persevering and determined spirit within our great nation and our historic brotherhood. We will always honor the heroism of all of our brothers who have served in the armed forces from the Civil War to the present. Thank you. Omega Mu Veteran George B. Cotton, 1941  Omega Mu Years   Omega Mu Housemother, Mrs. Vickers                 "Watie Akin's orchestra furnished the music."     1940 Snow Sculpture "PRIZE-WINNING FIJI SNOW SCULPTURE AT MAINE"   "Bre'er Polar Bear, perched on a sphere of ice, won first prize for Phi Gamma Delta in the annual winter-carnival snow statue contest at the University of Maine. Towering 14 feet, the display attracted much attention and was particularly beautiful in the middle of the night illuminated with colored lights."        Dudley Utterback designed the winning beat snow statute.  Dudley Utterback 1941 Snow Sculpture    "Dudley Utterback was the chief designer."  "Phi Gam's snow sculpture last week was probably the most beautiful this university has ever seen."   President ...George Cotton   Vice President...George Cotton   George B. Cotton was a second lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II. He commanded an anti-aircraft artillery company, and he was decorated with a Bronze Star for his courageous service during the Battle of the Bulge.             “What if the space be long and wide, That parts us from our brother’s side A soul-joined chain unites our band, And memory links us hand in hand.” (Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)    Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82 Perge Our brothers careers have been productive, constructive, spirited, and prosaic. They displayed impressive skills, talents, and abilities They were, and we continue to be, a beautiful and lively expression of our enduring fraternal beliefs, and that underlying harmony is far-reaching in expectation for all brothers’, undergraduate and graduate. It is the core of what our fraternal founders asserted in 1848 and 1874 and 1899: to live active, commendable, and responsible lives, and to build up community. Clearly and compellingly, they added, and continue to add, positive value at the local, state, national, global, and fraternal level because they engaged life fully and responsibly. In short, they were authoritative pillars throughout life. They were-are exemplary in their citizenship, character, and their sense of dutiful responsibility, and, in many instances, they were leading voices in their career fields. They prove that success of any kind does not occur by luck or accident, and we remember them because they continue to provide that message for our time. Their spirit permeates our brotherhood, and it always will. We have long been, from one generation to the next, proud to be Omega Mu Fijis. We continue to cherish our fraternal friendships, our shared memories, and our evolving, forward-focused history at the University of Maine. These things, above and beyond everything else, are the underlying rooted connections that make us proud to be Omega Mu Fijis. Why, after all, should we believe otherwise? We have always exhibited a can-do fraternal spirit since 1874. And, to be sure, all present and future generations of Omega Mu Fijis will continue to do the same, with fraternal enthusiasm and commitment. As a brotherhood, we always see the path behind us and the way forward with equal clarity, and our future remains bright at 79 College Avenue because we fearlessly move forward, always guided by sound fraternal principles, and because of that we are an exceptional brotherhood because we remain committed and hardworking to assure that our Omega Mu brotherhood will continue to be the jewel at the University of Maine. Perge. Omega Mu Portrait George E. Young, 1913  Omega Mu Years      Omega Mu Brotherhood With Unknown Omega Mu Housemother      "The house was prettily decorated in evergreens and Xmas bells intermingled with frosted stars."   "At intermission harlequin and cakes were served."      G. E. Young  University of Vermont Medical School     George Edgar Young...Skowhegan, Me.     Dr. George E. Young Was An Authority On The Treatment Of Tuberculosis  Young Surgical Center: Central Maine Sanatorium After graduating from the University of Vermont Medical School, George E. Young was a physician in Skowhegan, Maine for over four decades, but also the Chief Surgeon at the Central Maine Sanatorium in Fairfield, Maine. His significance went far beyond those two responsibilities. He was widely recognized as an authority, innovator, and pioneer in the treatment of tuberculosis, in lung surgery, and in radiology. Due to his many accomplishments, Dr. Young was honored in 1955 when the surgical center at the Central Maine Sanatorium was renamed the Young Surgical Center, and that is a wonderful accomplishment for his dedicated service to his patients and the treatment of the disease.   Young Surgical Building  The Young Surgical Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2021. "The Young Building is equipped with modern x-ray equipment and good laboratory facilities."  "The Young Building is equipped with modern x-ray equipment and good laboratory facilities...Thoracic surgery is performed by...Dr. George Young."   Dr. George E. Young was a close friend of Dr. H. Richard Hornberger, Jr., the author of all the M*A*S*H books that he wrote under the nickname of Richard Hooker.  Dr. H. Richard Hornberger, Jr. outside his tent during the Korean War  “What if the space be long and wide, That parts us from our brother’s side A soul-joined chain unites our band, And memory links us hand in hand.” (Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)    Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82 Perge Truthfully, there is no fraternal brotherhood quite like Omega Mu at the University of Maine. We are proud of our history, and we are proud of the impressive number of fraternal brothers who played on many University of Maine athletic teams. In addition, we are equally proud of our brothers participated achieved national and international recognition in sports With conviction and commitment, our Omega Mu athlete brothers brought a great deal of joy and satisfaction to the university community, creating many wonderful memories since the first baseball team was established at Maine State College in the 1870's. The worked together for the success of each Maine team, and the overall civic good of the University of Maine. The sheer number of Omega Mu athlete brothers is an unqualified triumph for the University of Maine. Their positive impact on the University of Maine community cannot be overstated. They each gave their best efforts on each team, and what they achieved perfectly compliments what we fraternally believe: drive and determination. It is a heady athletic legacy. Accordingly, their accomplishments claim our fraternal attention and respect. For the eminence of their athletic success; and, above all, for being our Omega Mu brothers, we are proud. Therefore, in the linked soul and spirit of our long fraternal history, we gratefully remember and celebrate our QTV and Omega Mu brothers who participated on many varsity athletic teams at the University of Maine. Our scorecard is deep, and we appreciate, and we are proud of, all of our Omega Mu athlete brothers. Thoreau said it best: “What a difference, whether in all your walks, you meet only strangers, or in one house is one who knows you, and whom you know. To have a brother…How rare these things are.” How true that is, and we remain that way to this day. Omega Mu Athlete Lewis B. Varney, 1934  Omega Mu Years          "PHI GAMMA DELTA HAS A DELIGHTFUL HOUSE PARTY"  "Amid a beautiful array of flowers, the Phi Gam's and their guests from near and far sat down Friday evening to a formal banquet, starting off the annual house party."    "Music by Buddy Borst and his orchestra from Providence."    Phi Gam Sophomore Smoker    "The meeting was an informal get-together to promote good fellowship and class feeling. Games were played and refreshments served. The meeting concluded with an exchange of stories and group singing around the fire." University Of Maine Athlete                     “What if the space be long and wide, That parts us from our brother’s side A soul-joined chain unites our band, And memory links us hand in hand.” (Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)    Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82 Perge Our Omega Mu veteran-brothers who served in the military are cherished and constant fraternal friends, and we would like to say thank you for the steadfast, purposeful commitment you made to our nation to defend those four freedoms we all believe in: “Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.” For those brothers who were killed in defense of these freedoms, they will always occupy a consecrated place in our linked fraternal heart because they exemplify the idea of superlative commitment, strength, and fortitude for the good to the end itself. The greatness of their collective purpose and will, on our nation’s behalf, will never be forgotten. By their “clear-eyed faith and fearless heart,” these brothers have left us a fraternal legacy that echoes what we often say about Omega Mu Fijis: “Perseverance and determination are omnipotent.” Their code of integrity, courage, duty, responsibility, and self-sacrifice on behalf of our nation is a powerful legacy we can all be proud of as Omega Mu Fijis. Whether it was at New Orleans, Red River, Fort Blakely, Marianna, San Juan Hill, Santiago de Cuba, Seicheprey, Chateau-Thierry, Verdun, El Guettar, Elba, Monte Della Vedetta, the Battle of the Bulge, Rabaul, Inchon, Pusan, Chosin Reservoir, Pork Chop Hill, Hue, Easter Offensive, Phu Cat, The Iron Triangle, Hamburger Hill, la Drang Valley, Bien Hoa, Khe Sanh, Rumaila, Al-Batin, Medina Ridge, Kabul, Kandahar, our Omega Mu brothers have demonstrated devotion to duty in defense of freedom and liberty. They are the stability of our nation, and we, the Omega Mu brotherhood, revere, honor, and salute their persevering and determined spirit within our great nation and our historic brotherhood. We will always honor the heroism of all of our brothers who have served in the armed forces from the Civil War to the present. Thank you. Omega Mu Veteran Thomas M. Baisley, 1943   Mrs. Vickers, Omega Mu Housemother      1941 Snow Sculpture  "Phi Gam's snow sculpture last week was probably the most beautiful this university has ever seen."   "Of course, its connection with the carnival was pretty remote. But is barred from first place for that reason, why was it given any mention? Because it was too good to ignore."  "Spirit of Light"  "Dudley Utterback was the chief engineer"    WITH THE COLORS THOMAS M. BAISLEY    Thomas M. Baisley left the University of Maine during his sophomore year and served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II  "Thomas M. Baisley, (Maine, 1943)"         “What if the space be long and wide, That parts us from our brother’s side A soul-joined chain unites our band, And memory links us hand in hand.” (Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)    Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82 Perge Our brothers careers have been productive, constructive, spirited, and prosaic. They displayed impressive skills, talents, and abilities They were, and we continue to be, a beautiful and lively expression of our enduring fraternal beliefs, and that underlying harmony is far-reaching in expectation for all brothers’, undergraduate and graduate. It is the core of what our fraternal founders asserted in 1848 and 1874 and 1899: to live active, commendable, and responsible lives, and to build up community. Clearly and compellingly, they added, and continue to add, positive value at the local, state, national, global, and fraternal level because they engaged life fully and responsibly. In short, they were authoritative pillars throughout life. They were-are exemplary in their citizenship, character, and their sense of dutiful responsibility, and, in many instances, they were leading voices in their career fields. They prove that success of any kind does not occur by luck or accident, and we remember them because they continue to provide that message for our time. Their spirit permeates our brotherhood, and it always will. We have long been, from one generation to the next, proud to be Omega Mu Fijis. We continue to cherish our fraternal friendships, our shared memories, and our evolving, forward-focused history at the University of Maine. These things, above and beyond everything else, are the underlying rooted connections that make us proud to be Omega Mu Fijis. Why, after all, should we believe otherwise? We have always exhibited a can-do fraternal spirit since 1874. And, to be sure, all present and future generations of Omega Mu Fijis will continue to do the same, with fraternal enthusiasm and commitment. As a brotherhood, we always see the path behind us and the way forward with equal clarity, and our future remains bright at 79 College Avenue because we fearlessly move forward, always guided by sound fraternal principles, and because of that we are an exceptional brotherhood because we remain committed and hardworking to assure that our Omega Mu brotherhood will continue to be the jewel at the University of Maine. Perge. Omega Mu Portrait George P. Merrill, 1879    It is a safe bet to believe that George P. Merrill is sitting with his Q. T. V. brothers in front of the house in 1876.   July, 1876 The entire expense of its erection was borne by the members and this demanded from them considerable self-sacrifice and loyalty. As this was the first fraternity chapter built in the State, it surely must have been a building to be proud of."  "The Q. T. V. Hall, erected in 1876 by the labor of members of the fraternity, stood where Coburn Hall is now."  "The first meeting place of fraternities on the Maine campus was in this building which was constructed in 1876 for the Q.T.V. fraternity which later became Phi Gamma Delta. The building stood in the present site of Coburn Hall....First secret society in college, 1874"    "Second Lieut., G. P. Merrill"     Merrill, George Perkins    Graduate Work   George P. Merrill did post graduate work at Wesleyan University from 1879-1880. and he was an assistant in the chemistry.    George P. Merrill did additional graduate work at Johns Hopkins University from 1886-1887.  Professor at George Washington University   George P. Hitchings was a professor of geology and mineralogy at George Washington University from 1893-1916. Head Of The Department Of Geology Of Smithsonian Museum Of Natural History  George P. Hitchings name is indelibly connected with the Smithsonian Institution. In 1897 George P. Hitching worked at the United States National Museum, later renamed the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, for over forty years. In 1897 was appointed the head curator of geology, and he achieved numerous accomplishments in geology, and he was a recognized as a leading authority in the study of meteorites. He was recognized nationally and internationally as an eminent scientist in geology, meteorology, mineralogy. He left behind an enriching scientific heritage that is appreciatively viewed by countless numbers of people who visit the Smithsonian Museum.  Geology Rooms in the Smithsonian Museum  George P. Merrill in one of the geology rooms the Smithsonian, above and below.     Meteorites Discovered by George P. Merrill 
Merrill Crater  "The Department of Interior has announced that a large crater in Coconino County, Arizona, near the Coconino National Forest will hereafter be known as Merrill Crater, in honor of the late Dr. George P. Merrill (Maine, '79)"  "Dr. Merrill was the world's foremost authority on Meteors, having written more than 60 scientific papers on the projectiles which strike the earth from outer space. The crater is the grave of a meteor."  "SAYS METEOR MADE CRATER" Author    "The STORY OF METEORITES By George P. Merrill"
    Jane Addams  The Foremost Woman In America  Jane Addams was a leader in the women's suffrage movement, the founder of Hull House in Chicago, and one of the founders of the A.C.L.U. and the N.A.A.C.P.  "But what is more important Farrington could probably give a personal letter to Dr. G.P. Merrill, Curator of the Department of Geology at the Smithsonian or give important and helpful advice."  "Consult Dr. Merrill, the head of the Department of Geology at the National Museum, for his scientific report on the actual value of the (meteorite) collection to the museum would be the basis for whatever action is taken by the Museum or Congress. He is a most approachable and delightful man, but quite direct and much in earnest."  A letter written by George Merrill to B. J. Harrington at McGill University. Smithsonian Institution   George P. Merrill is sitting in the fourth, middle, wearing glasses, looking up to the right. National Academy of Sciences   In 1922 George P. Merrill was elected into the National Academy of Sciences, and he was awarded the J. Lawrence Smith Gold Medal for his research into meteorites. He was one of the first University of Maine graduates to receive such an honor, creating an enduring legacy which exists to this day for the university and our Omega Mu brotherhood.   At home in Maine. Reunion  Omega Mu Brothers in the photo: Charles A. Morse, Dr. George E. Merrill, and Wilbur F. Decker.    "Search For Truth Is The Noblest Occupation Of Man. It's Publication A Duty."  “What if the space be long and wide, That parts us from our brother’s side A soul-joined chain unites our band, And memory links us hand in hand.” (Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)    Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82 Perge Our Omega Mu veteran-brothers who served in the military are cherished and constant fraternal friends, and we would like to say thank you for the steadfast, purposeful commitment you made to our nation to defend those four freedoms we all believe in: “Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.” For those brothers who were killed in defense of these freedoms, they will always occupy a consecrated place in our linked fraternal heart because they exemplify the idea of superlative commitment, strength, and fortitude for the good to the end itself. The greatness of their collective purpose and will, on our nation’s behalf, will never be forgotten. By their “clear-eyed faith and fearless heart,” these brothers have left us a fraternal legacy that echoes what we often say about Omega Mu Fijis: “Perseverance and determination are omnipotent.” Their code of integrity, courage, duty, responsibility, and self-sacrifice on behalf of our nation is a powerful legacy we can all be proud of as Omega Mu Fijis. Whether it was at New Orleans, Red River, Fort Blakely, Marianna, San Juan Hill, Santiago de Cuba, Seicheprey, Chateau-Thierry, Verdun, El Guettar, Elba, Monte Della Vedetta, the Battle of the Bulge, Rabaul, Inchon, Pusan, Chosin Reservoir, Pork Chop Hill, Hue, Easter Offensive, Phu Cat, The Iron Triangle, Hamburger Hill, la Drang Valley, Bien Hoa, Khe Sanh, Rumaila, Al-Batin, Medina Ridge, Kabul, Kandahar, our Omega Mu brothers have demonstrated devotion to duty in defense of freedom and liberty. They are the stability of our nation, and we, the Omega Mu brotherhood, revere, honor, and salute their persevering and determined spirit within our great nation and our historic brotherhood. We will always honor the heroism of all of our brothers who have served in the armed forces from the Civil War to the present. Thank you. Omega Mu Veteran Earle S. Peckham, 1919  Omega Mu Years            "The Phi Gams held a faculty smoker to which the professors of the university were invited. The evening was spent with smokes, cards, and refreshments."     "A new and better piano has been added to the music room and two large lamps, gifts of Charles W. Mullen and Penfield Mower, added to the appearance of the living and dining room."  Charles W. Mullen, '83     "Burke Bradbury, '16, shot a fine buck recently and the fellows enjoyed an excellent venison dinner on the following Sunday."  "The Phi Gams will have a sleigh ride to Eddington. Supper will be served at Ward's farm. After supper the party will go to the Town Hall where there will be dancing and a general good time."            CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE  Peckham, Earle S. on Enlistment  OATH TO BE TAKEN BY MAN ON ATTESTATION Peckham, Earle Stuart  The United States declared war on Germany on April 2nd, 1917, and Earle S. Peckham enlisted in the Canadian Forestry Corps on June 15th, 1917, and he served in the Nova Scotia Forestry contingent of 525 men, and he served in Scotland, England, and France clearing and leveling land for airfields, as well as harvesting and processing timber for trenches, railroad ties, bridges, barracks, hospitals, and trench mats. These Canadian units produced 70% of all the lumber used by the Allied forces on the Western Front, and to commemorate their efforts that led to victory for the Allied Forces, they built a small wooden cabin near Windsor Castle when the war ended on November 11th, 1918.                      Commemorating the end of World War I at the University of Maine.   “What if the space be long and wide, That parts us from our brother’s side A soul-joined chain unites our band, And memory links us hand in hand.” (Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)    Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82 Perge Our Omega Mu veteran-brothers who served in the military are cherished and constant fraternal friends, and we would like to say thank you for the steadfast, purposeful commitment you made to our nation to defend those four freedoms we all believe in: “Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.” For those brothers who were killed in defense of these freedoms, they will always occupy a consecrated place in our linked fraternal heart because they exemplify the idea of superlative commitment, strength, and fortitude for the good to the end itself. The greatness of their collective purpose and will, on our nation’s behalf, will never be forgotten. By their “clear-eyed faith and fearless heart,” these brothers have left us a fraternal legacy that echoes what we often say about Omega Mu Fijis: “Perseverance and determination are omnipotent.” Their code of integrity, courage, duty, responsibility, and self-sacrifice on behalf of our nation is a powerful legacy we can all be proud of as Omega Mu Fijis. Whether it was at New Orleans, Red River, Fort Blakely, Marianna, San Juan Hill, Santiago de Cuba, Seicheprey, Chateau-Thierry, Verdun, El Guettar, Elba, Monte Della Vedetta, the Battle of the Bulge, Rabaul, Inchon, Pusan, Chosin Reservoir, Pork Chop Hill, Hue, Easter Offensive, Phu Cat, The Iron Triangle, Hamburger Hill, la Drang Valley, Bien Hoa, Khe Sanh, Rumaila, Al-Batin, Medina Ridge, Kabul, Kandahar, our Omega Mu brothers have demonstrated devotion to duty in defense of freedom and liberty. They are the stability of our nation, and we, the Omega Mu brotherhood, revere, honor, and salute their persevering and determined spirit within our great nation and our historic brotherhood. We will always honor the heroism of all of our brothers who have served in the armed forces from the Civil War to the present. Thank you. Omega Mu Veteran Frank W. Hagan, Jr., 1933  Omega Mu Years     1932 Initiation         "The house was decorated with lights. During intermission refreshments were served."   "PHI GAM SOPHOMORES HOLD SMOKER FOR '35ERS   PhI GAMMA DELTA HAS DELIGHTFUL HOUSE PARTY  'Amid a beautiful array of flowers, the Phi Gam's and their guests from near and far sat down Friday evening to a formal banquet, starting off the annual house party."  "Later in the evening, the formal dance, with music by Buddy Borst and his orchestra from Providence, was held."   The University of Maine Quartet playing in the Castle, and two of them are our brothers: Herbert G. Follett and Neil M. Calderwood. Kappa Phi Kappa National Education Fraternity              Frank Hagan served in the Pacific Theater of operations in the United States Navy Seabees                              “What if the space be long and wide, That parts us from our brother’s side A soul-joined chain unites our band, And memory links us hand in hand.” (Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)    Fraternally,
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