  From multiple angles, our QTV and Omega Mu brothers have contributed to the civic life at the University of Maine. The balance between athletic involvement, intellectual pursuits, and campus involvement has been considerable. In each area of involvement, our brothers have consistently brought energy and enthusiasm. One particular area where our brothers brought particular depth and color was in Maine Masque theater productions. For many decades, our Omega Mu brothers were involved in many challenging, charming, and sophisticated theatrical productions. In addition, with exuberant joy and fraternal strength, many of our brothers played the leading roles in many Maine Masque theater productions. Our Omega Mu Maine Masque brothers did Shakespeare, Broadway hits, off-Broadway, and many classical plays. In an excellent, positive way, our Omega Mu Maine Masque brothers exhibited persistence and determination, in equal measure, just like our athlete brothers. Both inspired people by the love of what they enjoyed doing while they were at the University of Maine. Athletics and theater demand dedication, organization, teamwork, coordination, endless details, long hours of practice, special creativity, and a unified spirit. Most importantly, both were a cause for joyful celebrations for generations of University of Maine students. They were performers, irrepressible performers, and they shared there talents for the common good of the university community. A great tradition, a cheerful tradition, that we remain proud of as Omega Mu Fijis, the flagship fraternal brotherhood at Maine. Historical memory is important, and we have a distinguished fraternal history that spans three centuries now, and that is legacy that we are all proud of. Our rich fraternal culture of success remains grounded in fraternal loyalty, fraternal hard work, fraternal integrity, fraternal collaboration, fraternal dedication, fraternal teamwork, fraternal courage, fraternal good judgement, and fraternal generosity. Quite simply, as undergraduate and graduate brothers, fraternal elbow grease, in all of its forms, articulates the fraternal spirit and energy that has sustained us into our third century. That is a seamless, generationally enriching, tradition, and it is not surprising notion to think that we will continue into a fourth century because of our generationally sustaining fraternal character. Faithfully, we are a fraternal family, and because of that we have a dynamic fraternal history at the University of Maine. Our Q.T.V-Phi Gamma Delta history is grounded in love, a faithful love, a generationally linked labor of love since our beginning. We look back with pride at our fraternal history at the University of Maine, and forward to its future as well. With that fact in mind, in 1922 a play was held on campus to reenact the founding of Maine State College, and the founding of our Q.T.V. fraternal brotherhood. It was an inspiring play that was enjoyed by everyone who attended. The compositional structure of the play included a scene on the founding of our Q.T.V. brotherhood; second, there was as a reenactment of the first graduation at Maine State College, when Benjamin F. Gould, our Q.T.V. brother, was the first person to receive a diploma in University of Maine history, and Edwin Haskell was the third person to receive the diploma. Edson F. Hitchings, 1875, played the role of Benjamin F. Gould. In addition, there where scenes about University of Maine men who served in the Spanish-American War and World War I. Besides being an enjoyable play about the founding of the University of Maine that was seen by several thousand people, it was a rich tribute to our Q.T.V.-Phi Gamma Delta brotherhood. Our historic was clearly demonstrated in many scenes, and that is not surprising at all. In conclusion, like the god Janus, we continue to look back with fraternal appreciation and pride and forward to our fraternal future. We remain in this enterprise together, driven by our collective inner drive and our collective optimism. Mixed together, they remain the historic sources of our ongoing fraternal story, our never-ending story, and we look forward to our fraternal celebrations, our fraternal pageants, in 2023 and 2024. We will celebrate with collective fraternal energy and enthusiasm because our history is rich and long-linked. It will be a great time. It will be uplifting, just like the celebratory pageant the University of Maine had in 1922. Our numerous celebrations will only deepen our fraternal roots that are continually revitalized by the undergraduate brothers, as we continue to walk together, in historic pride and fraternal brotherhood, with our Q.T.V. brothers. That is the glow of our rich fraternal pride. In values, principles, and commitment through life, we remain a historic fraternity. In conclusion, one thing is very clear to me, the original dream of our Q.T.V.-Phi Gamma Delta founders continues with the undergraduates at 79 College Avenue. Perge.        
Omega Mu Sire and Son George H. Hamlin, '73; Harold H. Hamlin, Jr., '13 First Commencement   The first graduate of Maine State College was our fraternal brother, Benjamin F. Gould, and the third graduate was Edwin J. Haskell.
Q.T.V. and Omega Mu Brothers, Benjamin F. Gould and Edwin F. Haskell. First Fraternity      "The scene, to every fraternity man at least, must have brought back memories of similar impressive moments when the dignity and worth of the greek letter brotherhood first became apparent. The scene was portrayed by members of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, the present day organization descended from the ancient Q. T. V's. "
Q.T.V. and Omega Mu Brother, Edson F. Hitchings.  These Omega Mu brothers played roles in the scene about the founding of Q.T.V. at Maine State College. Spanish-American War   Five Q. T. V - Omega Mu brothers served in the Spanish-American War.  Charles C. Bartlett   Edmund Clark  Mark L. Heresy  George W. Hutchinson  Charles C. Scott died during the Spanish-American War, and there is a plaque in Coburn Hall that honors him. World War I   Our Omega Mu Brothers who died during World War I.  Willett C. Barrett, 1918  Ira M. Bradbury, 1914  William H. Knowlton, 1917  Anthony P. Schneider, Jr., 1916 Omega Mu Fijis who were generals during World War I   Major General Mark L. Hersey  Brigadier General Charles L. Phillips  “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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Q. T. V., First at Maine State College, 1874   First QTV Chapter House, 1876   "First Fraternity-MSC's first secret society was QTV, established at Mine in 1874. The organization subsequently affiliated with Phi Gamma Delta."   "The Q. T. V. Hall, erected i 1876 by the labor of the members of the fraternity, stood where Coburn Hall is now."  "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 house built in the State, it surely must have been a building to be proud of."  The first fraternity at Maine State College was built by our QTV brother in 1876. It is second from the right, the present site of Coburn Hall.     Brothers in front of the original Q. T. V. Chapter Hall on Ivy Day, 1880.   The Q. T. V. Chapter Hall moved across Munson Road in order for Coburn Hall to be built in 1888 Second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall, 1888  Nine is Coburn Hall, ten is the Second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall, and eleven is Holmes Hall, the Experiment Station.  To the left is the newly constructed second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall and the newly constructed central portion of the Experiment Station, later to named Holmes Hall.  Second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall is first on the left.  Second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall, center, during graduation week in the early 1890's.  The Second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall photo that was taken from across the Stillwater River, and the left side is barely visible behind Coburn Hall, right center.   Great picture of the second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall from across the Stillwater River. The woods behind is the present site of the library.  Two nice photos of the second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall, behind Coburn Hall, from across the Stillwater River, above and below.   Another great photo of the second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall, second from the right, from the Stodder Hall area, above and below.   Back of second the Q. T. V. Chapter Hall, the white building on the right. Third Q. T. V. Chapter Hall, 1894  The third third Q. T. V. Chapter Hall.      
   “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 song    Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82 Perge  Q. T. V. was established in 1874.  University of Maine Campus, 1876 First Q. T. V. Chapter Hall, second from the right.    "When fond recollections present them to view." N. E. Wilson, Q. T. V. brother  Nathaniel E. Wilson  Our Q. T. V. Brothers in front of the house in 1876, the present site of Coburn Hall.  Q. T. V. Brothers that are most likely in the 1876 picture.
Charles E. Oak and Oliver Crosby
Edward M. Blanding and Horace M. Estabrooke
Robert B. Burns and Edward F. Danforth
Samuel W. Gould and Samuel Shaw
Thomas J. Stevens and Frank P. Stone
A. J. Caldwell and Charles C. Elwell
John C. Patterson and Edward J. Blake
Wilbur F. Decker and Frank E. Kidder  Charles A. Morse   “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 As we prepare to celebrate Pig Dinner, our most tangible, historically rich fraternal tradition, it is nice to consider the photo of the Q. T. V. brothers below and the Ivy Day tradition at the University of Maine, where the brothers appear to be ready to participate in the planting of sprigs of ivy somewhere on the campus, generally next to a campus building of importance. The planting of the ivy honored and celebrated the time spent at the University of Maine. It celebrated friendships made, good memories that were created, as well as significant things learned, hope for the future, and that the time spent at the university would grow in appreciation throughout life. Clearly, it symbolized a great deal. This tradition, unfortunately, diminished in importance, and ended in the early 1900's. However, our time-honored Pig Dinner tradition is still alive, and it is seven weeks away. Then, as now, collectively and individually, we all look forward to our continuing celebration of brotherhood when we come back to the Castle for Pig Dinner. It is the most visible, tangible celebration for every Phi Gamma Delta brother. It has been a Phi Gamma Delta tradition since 1893. It is a celebration; a time to reconnect, and a time to remember the joy of living with each other in the house. When we come back to the house for Pig Dinner, we are bearing witness to the tangible, life-long good of fraternal life. It is an expression of fraternal devotion; therefore, please come back to the Castle for Pig Dinner. Do not wait to think that Pig Dinner is important. It is important, and it is a great tradition. Simply put, every good fraternal ritual must be generationally enjoyed, cared for, and then passed on in good form. The Castle has been renovated, renewed, and beautified, so please come home to be with many generations of Omega Mu brothers. Do not worry about the passage of time, the long shadow of the past, we are all part of the rich, storied history of Omega Mu. So, please come back with unbound fraternal enthusiasm. Just like the Q. T. V. group photo below, Pig Dinner is all about our ongoing fraternal unity and brotherhood. Aesthetically and historically, we have the most beautiful fraternal home on College Avenue, and we have the richest fraternal history at the University of Maine. It will be wonderful to see Omega Mu brothers who have not seen each other for 15, 25, or 40 years to come back to the house. It is important. Moreover, it is all the more important because we simply grow older. Together, Pig Dinner will be a spirited, wonderful time. There will be lots of laughter and many happy hearts in the house, together, linked, just like our chain in the C room. Decade after decade, our co-operative effort has kept our brotherhood going, and we are going strong into our future with the same fraternal strength, confidence, energy, and endurance which began in 1874 with the establishment of our first fraternal link: the Q. T. V. link. Lastly, and I proudly say, all of our brotherly links are equally important, always, but no more so than at Pig Dinner. If you have been away for five or forty-five years, it does not matter, please come to Pig Dinner. The Castle is still here, and it remains the source of meaningful memories for every Omega Mu brother. Again, Pig Dinner is our oldest and most cherished fraternal tradition, so please walk through the front door of the Castle on April 21st. It will be a magnificent Omega Mu reunion. Dante's great line should be motivation enough: "the love that moves the sun and other star" should easily move every brother to be in attendance. Perge.  Q. T. V. Brothers in front of the house, 1880 The Q. T. V. Brothers that are probably in the picture.
Horace W. Atwood and James M. Bartlett
Henry H. Brown and Franklin R. Patten
Charles W. Sturtevant and Charles W. Mullen
Willis Oaks and Alfred J. Keith
Walter Flint and Charles C. Garland
Joseph F. Gould and James H. Patten
Frank H. Todd and George A. Eastman
Edwin F. Ladd and Frederick L. Stevens  William C. Webber “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 First Q. T. V. Brothers Initiated into The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta  
The First Q. T. V. Alumni Initiated into Phi Gamma Delta    Library, 1905  
George H. Hamlin and Horace M. Estabrooke
Albert H. Brown and James M. Bartlett
Walter Flint and Joseph F. Gould
James N. Hart and Freemont L. Russell
Howard S. Webb and Harry Butler
Frank L. Marston and Paul D. Sargent
Perley Walker and Allen Rogers
Alson E. Boynton and Charles C. Whittier
Irving H. Drew and Arthur C. Wescott  Maurice W. Powell “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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