  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, 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 |
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Omega Mu Years
Hamilton H. Dyer, Jr., Second Row, Second from Left
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1939
Snow Sculpture
Snow Sculpture
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1940
Snow Sculpture
Snow Sculpture
  Dudley Utterback |   "Phi Gamma Delta member Dudley Utterback, designer and chief engineer of the winning statue sculpturing contest held at the University of Maine." |
"Hamilton Dyer, of Phi Gamma Delta, won the crown in the
125 pound class."
125 pound class."
World War II
Hamilton Higgins Dyer was in the United States Air Corp Ferry Command during World War II. He received the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster for leading flights of P-38's over the South Pacific, and he broke time records in ferrying Flying Fortresses to England. He died after his plane crashed in the Snow Mountains in China after a successful bombing attack on the Imperial Iron and Steel Works at Yawata, Japan.
P-38’s
B-17 Flying Fortress
Crew of the Praying Mantis,
Major Hamilton H. Dyer was the pilot.
Major Hamilton H. Dyer was the pilot.
"Among the 14 warplanes that were lost was a B-29 nicknamed The Praying Mantis, which was assigned to the 444th Bomb Group of the 58th Bomb wing. On its way back, it ran our of fuel about 100 kilometers from it base Chengdu
and crashed into the remote ShiLing Snow Mountain. All 11 crew members on board
were missing and all subsequent search
and recovery efforts had failed."
and crashed into the remote ShiLing Snow Mountain. All 11 crew members on board
were missing and all subsequent search
and recovery efforts had failed."
B-29 Super Fortress
The Yawata Steel Works, on the Japanese island of Honshu, after being bombed.
After bombing the Yawata Steel Works, the Praying Mantis crashed in the Snow Mountains near Chengdu, China.
Memorial to crew of the Praying Mantis at the crash site in Chengdu, China. Items recovered from the crash site are below.
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"He was made a major at the age of 25 and was regarded as an outstanding pilot."
“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)
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!
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, 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.
Whether it was at New Orleans, Red River, Fort Blakely, Marianna, San Juan Hill, Santiago de Cuba, 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
Dana E. Bunker,
1945
Dana E. Bunker,
1945
Omega Mu Years
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Omega Mu housemother,
Mrs. Houston
Mrs. Houston
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Fraternity Sing
"Phi Gamma Delta, two medleys, one a group of Phi Gam songs and the other a composite of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, Over There, and the Marine Hymn."
Christmas Party
University of Maine Athlete
Dana Bunker is #24
World War II
Dana E. Bunker served in United States Army Air Corps
during World War II.
during World War II.
“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)
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
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. 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. 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.
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 Brother
Harry Butler, Jr.,
1920
Harry Butler, Jr.,
1920
Omega Mu Years
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Hosea Buck, Omega Mu brother, 1893
Frank Fellows, Omega Mu brother, 1912
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"Skeet" Plummer's "racey" Ford did not
prove very slow in returning for Old Town
the other day. In spite of the heavy load of
seven passengers it made the trip in
six minutes."
prove very slow in returning for Old Town
the other day. In spite of the heavy load of
seven passengers it made the trip in
six minutes."
Ray Wass, Omega Mu brother, 1921
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University of Vermont Medical School
Harry Butler, Jr. followed his father, Harry Butler, Sr., 1888, into the medical profession. He earned his M.D. from the
University of Vermont Medical School, and he also
attended the University of Pennsylvania and the
University of Vienna.
University of Vermont Medical School, and he also
attended the University of Pennsylvania and the
University of Vienna.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Vienna
Attending Surgeon at Eastern Maine General Hospital, Bangor Sanitorium, and the
Bangor Children's Hospital
Bangor Children's Hospital
Harry Butler, Jr. served our country in
World War I and World War II.
World War I and World War II.
Pig Dinner
“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)
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
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, 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.
Whether it was at New Orleans, Red River, Fort Blakely, Marianna, San Juan Hill, Santiago de Cuba, 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
William R. Ballou,
1912
William R. Ballou,
1912
Omega Mu Years
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Albert H. Brown and Charles W. Mullen
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Charles C. Garland and Frederick L. Stevens
Howard L Farwell
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Boston Boat Wharf
"The first stop was made at Verona Park where dinner was served and an hour or so was spent in dancing."
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"After the dance the boat when on to Belfast. Here a snappy game of baseball was played between the upperclassmen and freshmen."
"The house was very prettily decorated in evergreens and Xmas bells intermingled
with frosted stars."
with frosted stars."
World War I
William R. Ballou was captain in the 56th Pioneer Infantry Division during World War I, and he saw action in France.
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Commemorating the end of World War I at the
University of Maine.
University of Maine.
Class of 1912
20th Reunion
20th Reunion
William R. Ballou is in this picture.
“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)
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
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.
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 Brother
Harry Butler, Sr.,
1888
Harry Butler, Sr.,
1888
Q. T. V. Years
First Q.T.V Chapter Hall, second building in from the right, the present site of Coburn Hall.
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The first Q.T.V. Chapter Hall stood on the site where Coburn Hall would be built.
"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."
this was the first fraternity chapter house
built in the state, it surely must have
been a building to be proud of."
"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."
Coburn Hall."
Our Q.T.V. - Omega Mu brother,
Frank E. Kidder
Frank E. Kidder
Coburn Hall was designed by Frank E. Kidder, a Q.T.V. brother.
Frank E. Kidder, middle, when he was a student at
Maine State College.
Maine State College.
Senior portrait of Frank E. Kidder.
Wingate Hall
Coburn Hall
First Phi Gamma Delta house.
The Second Q.T.V. Chapter Hall
The newly built second Q.T.V. Chapter Hall is on the right, and the central portion of
Holmes Hall is on the right.
Holmes Hall is on the right.
The second Q.T.V. Chapter Hall is the first building on the left, and directly
in front of it is Coburn Hall.
in front of it is Coburn Hall.
Top and bottom picture:
The second Q.T.V. Chapter Hall is the second building in from the right.
The second Q.T.V. Chapter Hall is the second building in from the right.
The second Q.T.V. Chapter Hall, center.
"The hall of the Q. T. V. Fraternity was thrown open to visitors and was well inspected."
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"The reunion was prolonged until a late hour, and was
one of the most enjoyable in years."
one of the most enjoyable in years."
"Nathaniel E. Wilson delivered the
address of welcome."
address of welcome."
"Then followed a finely written poem
by Edward E. Elwell, Jr."
by Edward E. Elwell, Jr."
"At the conclusion of the literary exercises the members and alumni partook of the usual banquet."
"The society is in it's usual prosperous condition."
George P. Gould
Hunting
"Prof. Rogers will take Butler, '88, with him to carry the game..."
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Senior Class President
The Reading Room Association
After graduating from Maine State College in 1888, Harry Butler received his medical degree and became a prominent doctor in Bangor.
“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)
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
Chip Chapman, ’82
Perge
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