| Q.T.V. | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | May 12, 1869 Massachusetts Agricultural College |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Defunct |
| Defunct date | 1976 |
| Scope | Regional (New England) |
| Member badge |  |
| Colors | White and Brown |
| Flower | White carnation |
| Publication | QTV Alumni Bulletin |
| Chapters | 6 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Q.T.V. is a dormant national fraternity that was founded in 1869 at Massachusetts Agricultural College, incorporating in 1890. Its last chapter ceased activity in 1976. [1]
Q.T.V. was the pioneer fraternity on the campus of Massachusetts Agricultural College, now the University of Massachusetts Amherst, founded on May 12, 1869. It is one of very few Latin-named fraternities, and the only one to flirt with national aims. References indicate that fraternal inquiries from emerging groups at "state schools" were met with skepticism by the established national fraternities, even those close by. This may have been the impetus for formation of the new organization, it coming just two years after the foundation of the school. Soon after, several other Latin named fraternities, all short lived, would emerge, both on the UMass campus (D.G.K., also in 1869 and C.S.C. in 1879 [a] ) and at the University of Maine (the E.C. Society in 1875, followed by K.K.F. in 1884 and S.I.U. in 1889). The "Latin moment" fizzled; most of these soon would opt to become chapters of other Greek-named national fraternities before launching themselves beyond local status. [2]
Q.T.V. was able to expand nationally over the next two decades, but lost chapters seeking firmer footing as "Greek Named" organizations.
Q.T.V. eventually disbanded as a national fraternity in the 20th century, with its four of its six chapters becoming associated with other Greek life organizations. After 1901, only the mother chapter remained, operating as a local fraternity at UMass until 1976, surpassing the century mark in age. [2] Its last mention in the Index yearbook were in senior bios in the late 1960s.
The colors of the fraternity were White and Brown. Its flower was the white carnation. The surviving UMass chapter published The QTV Alumni Bulletin for many years. [3]
These were the chapters of Q.T.V. [2]
| Chapter | Informal name | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | Amherst | May 12, 1869 – 1976 | Massachusetts Agricultural College | Amherst, Massachusetts | Inactive | [2] |
| Beta | Orono | February 28, 1874 – October 24, 1899 | University of Maine | Orono, Maine | Withdrew ( ΦΓΔ ) | [2] [4] [5] [b] |
| Gamma | Granite | 1881–1901 | University of New Hampshire | Durham, New Hampshire | Withdrew ( ΚΣ ) | [2] [6] [c] |
| Delta | Keystone | 1885–1890 | Pennsylvania State University | University Park, Pennsylvania | Withdrew ( ΦΚΣ ) | [2] [7] [d] [e] |
| Epsilon | Cornell | November 1, 1888 – 1890 | Cornell University | Ithaca, New York | Inactive | [2] [8] |
| Zeta | Worcester | 1886-1891 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, Massaschusetts | Withdrew ( ΦΓΔ ) | [2] [9] [10] [f] |
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