156TH HOUSE OF ALPHA
BETA NU LAMBDA CHAPTER
"GUARDING THE QUEEN CITY SINCE 1939"
CHAPTER
HISTORY
"We, the members of the Beta Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., in order to promote the objectives established by the General Organization, develop a wholesome influence within the community, foster and stimulate high ideals among our brothers, do hereby enact and establish this Constitution for the governance of its members."
THE BEGINNING OF BNL
Founded on February 25, 1939, in Charlotte, N.C., the Beta Nu Lambda Chapter of The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has served as a major force in the community since its inception. The chartering members of Beta Nu Lambda were:
BNL’s Chapter Chartering Members:
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Mr. Floyd J. Anderson, Jr.
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Mr. Clinton L. Blake
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Mr. Henry Sherwood Blue
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Mr. William Campfield
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Bro. David E. Carroll
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Mr. W. Frank Hammond
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Mr. James H. Holmes
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Mr. Ernest L. James
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Mr. John N. Ladson
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Dr. Wyatt R. Laney
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Mr. Louis E. Levi
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Mr. A.C. Platt
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Dr. Eugene S. Potts
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Mr. Israel P. Stanback
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Dr. Thomas H. Watkins
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Dr. Albert J. Williams
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Mr. George Frederick Woodson
These men began a legacy of service that we aspire to maintain in our daily dealings with the community.
