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Theta Kappa Nu Fraternity was a collegiate fraternity founded on June 9, 1924, by the merger of eleven local fraternities.[1][2] It went defunct in 1939 when it merged with Lambda Chi Alpha.[1] In the following list of chapters, active chapters are indicated in bold and inactive chapters and institutions are in italics.[1][3][2]

Number Chapter Charter date and range Institution Location Status References
Alabama Alpha October 11, 1924 – 1939 Howard College Birmingham, Alabama Merged (ΛΧΑ) [a]
Florida Alpha October 11, 1924 – 1939 Rollins College Winter Park, Florida Merged (ΛΧΑ) [b][c]
Florida Beta October 11, 1924 – 1937 University of Florida Gainesville, Florida Inactive [4][d]
Indiana Alpha October 11, 1924 – 1939 Hanover College Hanover, Indiana Merged (ΛΧΑ) [e][f]
Iowa Alpha October 11, 1924 – 1939 Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant, Iowa Merged (ΛΧΑ) [g][h]
Iowa Beta October 11, 1924 – 1939 Simpson College Indianola, Iowa Merged (ΛΧΑ) [i][j]
Kansas Alpha October 11, 1924 – 1932 Baker University Baldwin City, Kansas Inactive [k]
Missouri Alpha October 11, 1924 – 1939 Drury College Springfield, Missouri Merged (ΛΧΑ) [l][m]
North Carolina Alpha October 11, 1924 – 1939 North Carolina State College Raleigh, North Carolina Merged (ΛΧΑ) [n][o]
Oklahoma Alpha October 11, 1924 – 1939 Oklahoma City College Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Merged (ΛΧΑ) [p][q]
Pennsylvania Alpha October 11, 1924 – 1939 Gettysburg College Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Merged (ΛΧΑ) [r][s]
12 Missouri Beta October 6, 1924 – 1931 Westminster College Fulton, Missouri Inactive [t][u]
13 Alabama Beta December 16, 1924 – 1939 Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham, Alabama Merged (ΛΧΑ) [v][w]
14 North Carolina Beta December 16, 1924 – 1939 Wake Forest College Wake Forest, North Carolina Merged (ΛΧΑ) [x][y]
15 Mississippi Alpha December 20, 1924 – 1939 Millsaps College Jackson, Mississippi Merged (ΛΧΑ) [z][aa]
16 Massachusetts Alpha January 23, 1925 – 1939 Clark University Worcester, Massachusetts Merged (ΛΧΑ) [ab][ac]
17 New York Alpha January 24, 1925 – 1939 Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn Brooklyn, New York Merged (ΛΧΑ) [ad][ae]
18 Pennsylvania Beta March 7, 1925 – 1939 Thiel College Greenville, Pennsylvania Merged (ΛΧΑ) [af][ag]
19 Illinois Alpha March 12, 1925 – 1939 Eureka College Eureka, Illinois Merged (ΛΧΑ) [ah][ai]
20 Indiana Beta March 12, 1925 – 1935 DePauw University Greencastle, Indiana Inactive [aj]
21 Indiana Gamma March 28, 1925 – 1939 Rose Polytechnic Institute Terre Haute, Indiana Merged (ΛΧΑ) [ak][al]
22 Louisiana Alpha March 30, 1925 – 1939 Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana Merged (ΛΧΑ) [am][an]
23 Louisiana Beta March 31, 1925 – 1939 Centenary College Shreveport, Louisiana Merged (ΛΧΑ) [ao][ap]
24 Louisiana Gamma April 1, 1925 – 1939 Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Ruston Merged (ΛΧΑ) [aq][ar]
25 Ohio Alpha March 26, 1925 – 1939 Marietta College Marietta, Ohio Merged (ΛΧΑ) [as][at]
26 Indiana Delta April 25, 1925 – 1932 Franklin College Franklin, Indiana Inactive [au][av]
27 North Carolina Gamma May 7, 1925 – 1939 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina Merged (ΛΧΑ) [4][aw][ax]
28 Pennsylvania Gamma 1925–1931 Washington & Jefferson College Washington, Pennsylvania Inactive [ay]
29 Minnesota Alpha June 13, 1925 – 1933 University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Inactive [az]
30 Michigan Alpha September 25, 1925 – 1939 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan Merged (ΛΧΑ) [ba][bb]
31 Georgia Alpha October 5, 1925 – 1934 Oglethorpe University Atlanta, Georgia Inactive [bc]
32 New York Beta November 7, 1925 – 1939 Alfred University Alfred, New York Merged (ΛΧΑ) [bd][be]
33 Ohio Beta February 19, 1926 – 1939 Baldwin-Wallace College Berea, Ohio Merged (ΛΧΑ) [bf][bg]
34 Illinois Beta March 13, 1926 – 1939 University of Illinois Champaign, Illinois Merged (ΛΧΑ) [4][bh][bi]
35 Alabama Gamma April 24, 1926 – 1939 Auburn University Auburn, Alabama Merged (ΛΧΑ) [4][bj][bk]
36 South Carolina Alpha 1926–1939 Wofford College Spartanburg, South Carolina Merged (ΛΧΑ) [bl][bm]
37 Missouri Gamma May 22, 1926 – 1939 Culver-Stockton College Canton, Missouri Merged (ΛΧΑ) [bn][bo]
38 Virginia Alpha 1926–1939 Randolph-Macon College Ashland, Virginia Merged (ΛΧΑ) [bp][bq]
39 Virginia Beta 1926–1939 Hampden–Sydney College Hampden Sydney, Virginia Merged (ΛΧΑ) [br][bs]
40 Arkansas Alpha June 11, 1926 – 1939 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas Merged (ΛΧΑ) [4][bt][bu]
41 Illinois Gamma May 28, 1927 – 1939 Bradley Polytechnic Institute Peoria, Illinois Merged (ΛΧΑ) [bv][bw]
42 Pennsylvania Delta 1927–1931 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Inactive [bx]
43 California Alpha March 31, 1928 – 1939 University of California Berkeley, California Merged (ΛΧΑ) [by][bz]
44 Kentucky Alpha May 19, 1928 – 1939 Georgetown College Georgetown, Kentucky Merged (ΛΧΑ) [ca][cb]
45 Maine Alpha 1929–1939 Colby College Waterville, Maine Merged (ΛΧΑ) [4][cc][cd]
46 Oregon Alpha May 17, 1930 – 1933; 1934–1939 Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon Merged (ΛΧΑ) [ce][cf]
47 Michigan Beta May 24, 1930 – 1938 Michigan State East Lansing, Michigan Inactive [cg]
48 Idaho Alpha 1930–1937 College of Idaho Caldwell, Idaho Withdrew [4][ch]
49 Wisconsin Alpha 1931–1934 University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin Inactive
50 New York Gamma 1931–1939 Cornell University Ithaca, New York Merged (ΛΧΑ) [ci]
51 Pennsylvania Epsilon 1931–1938 Muhlenberg College Allentown, Pennsylvania Inactive [4]
52 Ohio Gamma 1932–1939 Wittenberg University Springfield, Ohio Merged (ΛΧΑ) [cj]
53 Texas Alpha 1932–1939 Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas Merged (ΛΧΑ) [ck]
54 Maryland Alpha 1935 Washington College Chestertown, Maryland Withdrew [5][cl]
55 Mississippi Beta 1939–1939 Mississippi State College Starkville, Mississippi Merged (ΛΧΑ) [cm]

Notes

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  1. ^ This chapter originated as Phi Kappa Nu, a local fraternity formed on November 19, 1919.
  2. ^ This chapter formed from Tau Lambda Delta, a local fraternity established on October 21, 1921.
  3. ^ Became the Theta-Gamma chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  4. ^ This chapter originated as the second chapter of Tau Lambda Delta, established on March 20, 1923.
  5. ^ This chapter originated as Kappa Kappa Kappa, a local fraternity formed in October 1919. Kappa Kappa Kappa formed from the Barbaric Union, established in 1916 from the Help Yourself Club that was established in 1912.
  6. ^ Became the Theta-Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  7. ^ This chapter formed from Kappa Delta Psi, a local fraternity established on April 24, 1917.
  8. ^ Became the Theta-Iota chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  9. ^ The chapter formed from Sigma Delta Chi, a local fraternity established on March 19, 1920.
  10. ^ Became the Theta-Lambda chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  11. ^ This chapter originated as Phi Beta Omega, a local fraternity formed on December 6, 1921. Phi Beta Omega was formed from the Celts Club, established in May 1920.
  12. ^ This chapter originated as Phi Alpha Sigma, a local fraternity formed on November 4, 1910.
  13. ^ Became the Theta-Sigma chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  14. ^ This chapter originated as the third chapter of Tau Lambda Delta, established in April 1924 from The Bat which was formed in 1923.
  15. ^ Merged with the Gamma-Upsilon chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  16. ^ This chapter originated as Kappa Phi, a local fraternity formed on October 15, 1907.
  17. ^ Became the Theta-Delta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  18. ^ This chapter originated as Phi Sigma, a local fraternity formed on May 30, 1916.
  19. ^ Became the Theta-Pi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  20. ^ Chapter formed from Lambda Chi, established April 24, 1924.
  21. ^ This chapter originated as Lambda Chi, a local fraternity formed in 1923. Name similarity appears coincidental.
  22. ^ Formed from Phi Delta Sigma, established March 26, 1923.
  23. ^ Became the Theta-Mu chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  24. ^ Chapter formed from Theta Pi, established in April 1923.
  25. ^ Became the Theta-Tau chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  26. ^ Chapter formed from Alpha Theta Chi, established on January 21, 1920.
  27. ^ Became the Theta-Eta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  28. ^ Chapter formed from Locridion, established in 1909. Later, the chapter absorbed Alpha Sigma Alpha.
  29. ^ Became the Theta-Eta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  30. ^ Chapter formed from Theta Lambda, established on May 6, 1920.
  31. ^ Became the Theta-Upsilon chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  32. ^ This chapter originated as Alpha Delta Mu, a local fraternity formed in 1908.
  33. ^ Became the 'Theta-Xi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  34. ^ Chapter formed from Kappa Sigma Phi, established on December 10, 1914.
  35. ^ Became the Theta-Chi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  36. ^ Chapter formed from Alpha Nu Delta, established on February 22, 1924.
  37. ^ This chapter formed from the P.I.E.S. Club, a local fraternity formed on October 30, 1900.
  38. ^ Became the Theta-Kappa chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  39. ^ Chapter formed from Gamma Phi, established on April 5, 1924.
  40. ^ Merged with the Upsilon chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  41. ^ Chapter formed from Omicron Lambda, established on February 20, 1923.
  42. ^ Became the Theta-Rho chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  43. ^ This chapter originated as Zeta Alpha Kappa, a local fraternity formed in 1902.
  44. ^ Became the Theta-Psi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  45. ^ Chapter formed from Tau Sigma Tau, established on December 6, 1920.
  46. ^ Became the Kappa-Alpha chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  47. ^ Chapter formed from Delta Chi Omicron, established in October 1922.
  48. ^ Became the Theta-Eta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  49. ^ Chapter formed from Delta Pi, established on February 1, 1924.
  50. ^ Merged with the 'Gamma-Nu chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  51. ^ Chapter formed from Sigma Omega Pi, established on January 9, 1924.
  52. ^ Chapter formed from Mu Delta Phi, established on February 16, 1925. Mu Delta Phi was formed from the Mandarin Club, established in 1923.
  53. ^ Chapter formed from Kappa Epsilon Pi, established in the fall of 1924. Kappa Epsilon Pi was originally called The Wayfarers, established on September 21, 1920.
  54. ^ Merged with the Sigma chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  55. ^ Chapter formed from Delta Chi Epsilon, established on December 1, 1923.
  56. ^ Chapter formed from Eta Phi Gamma, established in 1911 from The White Owls which formed in 1910.
  57. ^ Became the Kappa-Sigma chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  58. ^ Chapter formed from Sigma Phi, established in 1919 from Schiller Society which formed in 1868.
  59. ^ Became the Kappa-Phi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  60. ^ Chapter was formed Beta Lambda, established on May 5, 1921, which formed from Beaver Lodge, established in the spring of 1920.
  61. ^ Merged with the Chi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  62. ^ Chapter formed from Sigma Kappa Nu, established on April 23, 1924.
  63. ^ Merged with the Omega chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  64. ^ Chapter formed from Alpha Phi (local), established on October 1, 1923.
  65. ^ Became the Kappa-Omicron chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  66. ^ This originated as Alpha Delta Theta, a local fraternity formed in 1915 from the Hawkins Literary Institute that was established in 1867.
  67. ^ Became the Kappa-Mu chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  68. ^ Chapter formed from Alpha Phi Epsilon, established on April 21, 1923, from Sigma Phi Mu (established December 14, 1922).
  69. ^ Became the Kappa-Tau chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  70. ^ Chapter formed from Epsilon Alpha (local), established on November 30, 1921.
  71. ^ Became the Kappa-Eta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  72. ^ Chapter formed from Tau Alpha Pi, established on November 15, 1923.
  73. ^ Merged with the Gamma-Chi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  74. ^ Chapter formed from The Sophist Clus, established on September 28, 1916.
  75. ^ Became the Kappa-Upsilon chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  76. ^ Chapter formed from Delta Xi Omega, established in the fall of 1923.
  77. ^ Chapter formed as Achaen Club, established on August 12, 1912.
  78. ^ Merged with the Mu chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  79. ^ Chapter formed from Gamma Tau Alpha, established November 28, 1924. Gamma Tau Alpha formed from Q. T. Club, established on October 8, 1924.
  80. ^ Became the Kappa-Omega chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  81. ^ Chapter formed from the Lancers Club, established on October 31, 1923.
  82. ^ Merged with the Alpha-Rho chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  83. ^ Chapter formed from Psi Chi, established on November 17, 1922, from Ares which formed in January 1921.
  84. ^ Merged with the Alpha-Lambda chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  85. ^ Chapter formed from Ulyssian Literary Society, established on October 12, 1922.
  86. ^ This chapter formed from Beta Chi, a local formed in 1921. It reverted to local status at the time of the merger.
  87. ^ Merged with the Omicron chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  88. ^ Became the Nu-Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  89. ^ Merged with the Gamma-Sigma chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.
  90. ^ This chapter originated as a local called Phi Sigma Phi, formed in 1928. The college administration did not allow it to merge with the local Lambda Chi Alpha chapter. Instead, it briefly reverted to local status and chartered as the Beta-Eta chapter of the Theta Chi fraternity in 1940.
  91. ^ Merged with the Epsilon-Chi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran, editors. (May 2, 2023) "Theta Kappa Nu". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed August 4, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Shepard, Francis W., ed. (1927). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (11th ed.). Menasha, Wisconsin: George Banta Publishing Company. p. 220-221 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Lybarger, Donald Fisher (1930). "The Roll of Chapters". Vir Quisque vir est; the pledge manual of Theta kappa nu fraternity. Cleveland: Theta Kappa Nu. pp. 67–73. hdl:2027/uc1.$b71214 – via Hathi Trust.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h Fraternity, Theta Kappa Nu (July 1939). "The Inescutcheon". The Theta News. XV (4): 5.
  5. ^ Peyser, Charles (1992). The History of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Indianapolis, IN: Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. p. 54.
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