Henry Arthur Callis Life & Legacy Alpha Co-Founder Signed Charles H. Wesley 1977 For Sale

Henry Arthur Callis Life & Legacy Alpha Phi Alpha Co-Founder 1st Edition/Printing Signed by Charles H. Wesley 1977.

This scarcefirst edition, first printing (1977)offers a richly detailed and authoritative account of Henry Arthur Callis a physician, scholar, and one of the seven visionary founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American men. Callis played a central role in shaping the fraternity’s enduring commitment to scholarship, leadership, and service, and remained one of its most influential figures throughout his life.

Authored by distinguished historian Charles H. Wesley, a leading scholar of African American history and former university president, this biography reflects both academic depth and personal insight. Wesley’s close connection to Alpha Phi Alpha lends added authenticity to the narrative, as he places Callis’s life within the broader context of early 20th-century Black intellectual life, the founding of the fraternity at Cornell University in 1906, and the ongoing pursuit of educational and social advancement.

This particular copy issigned by Charles H. Wesley, enhancing its historical significance and appeal to collectors of African American history and fraternity memorabilia. The book chronicles Callis’s journey from his academic beginnings to his distinguished career in medicine, as well as his lifelong dedication to mentorship, civic leadership, and community uplift.

Good overall condition with visible wear consistent with age. Includes fading, discoloration, and minor soiling, but remains a solid and collectible example of this important first edition.

A meaningful and collectible volume, this work stands as both a tribute to Henry Arthur Callis’s legacy and a cornerstone account of the origins and impact of Alpha Phi Alpha.