Henry Arthur Callis | |
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| Born | January 14, 1887 |
| Died | November 12, 1974 (aged 87) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Cornell University Rush Medical College |
| Known for | Co-founder of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity at Cornell University |
Henry Arthur Callis (January 14, 1887 – November 12, 1974)[1] was a physician and one of the seven founders (commonly referred to as The Seven Jewels) of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity at Cornell University in 1906. Callis co-authored the fraternity name with George Kelley and became the only Jewel to become general president of the fraternity (1915). Callis assisted in the organization of several chapters, including Xi Lambda Chapter (1924) in Chicago.