Dum Vivimus Ludamus (D.V.L.) Fraternity Records
Wake Forest College's D.V.L. Fraternity encouraged its male members to pursue brotherhood, intellectual advancement, and leadership. Following the "While We Live" motto, members were involved in many social events, such as banquets. Materials in this collection include record books, ledger notes, member lists, and banquet menus.
Biographical and Historical Note
The Dum Vivimus Ludamos (D.V.L.) Fraternity was established at Wake Forest College around 1894. As expressed in the name, Dum Vivimus Ludamos, the fraternity has the motto "While We Live." From 1894-1896, the fraternity consisted of 22 members. Notable members include ninth University president, Thurman D. Kitchin, A. Hamilton Powell, and W. Horace Stillwell.
Collection Overview
This collection contains the records of the Dum Vivimus Ludamos (D.V.L.) Fraternity at Wake Forest College. Materials within this collection include record books, ledger notes, member lists, and banquet menus. Items are arranged in chronological order.
Administrative Information
- Publication Information
- Processed by Jenna McAllister, 2022 March
- Access Restrictions
- Collection is open for researchers.
- Copyright Notice
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- Preferred Citation
- Dum Vivimus Ludamos (D.V.L.) Fraternity Records (RG8.2), Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.