From collection Member List
Luther Zeigler Rosser, affectionately known as “Judge,” was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 15, 1886. Rosser had extensive schooling, first attending the Georgia Institute of Technology. There was no Chi Phi chapter there yet, so he was given special dispensation to be initiated into Eta Chapter at the University of Georgia. He then helped establish Omega Chapter at the Georgia Institute of Technology and later attended Emory University, where he affiliated with Gamma Chapter.
A devoted Chi Phi, Rosser was involved in truly every aspect of Chi Phi Fraternity. He served as Grand Alpha from 1935–1939, Grand Epsilon from 1941–1943, Grand Eta and Executive Secretary from 1943–1946, and National Director from 1943–1959. In addition to Omega Chapter, Rosser helped found Theta Delta Chapter at the University of Florida and Alpha-Mu Chapter at Duke University. He was also a member of the Atlanta, Georgia Alumni Chapter.
In his professional life, Rosser was an attorney, appointed associate judge of the municipal court of Atlanta, and later promoted to chief judge, a position he held for many years. Rosser attracted national attention as a defense attorney in the trial of Leo Frank, a man accused of murdering 13-year-old Mary Phagan and later taken from prison and lynched by an angry mob.
Luther Rosser is remembered as a key figure in the growth and development of Chi Phi Fraternity during the 20th century. He died on August 13, 1971.
A devoted Chi Phi, Rosser was involved in truly every aspect of Chi Phi Fraternity. He served as Grand Alpha from 1935–1939, Grand Epsilon from 1941–1943, Grand Eta and Executive Secretary from 1943–1946, and National Director from 1943–1959. In addition to Omega Chapter, Rosser helped found Theta Delta Chapter at the University of Florida and Alpha-Mu Chapter at Duke University. He was also a member of the Atlanta, Georgia Alumni Chapter.
In his professional life, Rosser was an attorney, appointed associate judge of the municipal court of Atlanta, and later promoted to chief judge, a position he held for many years. Rosser attracted national attention as a defense attorney in the trial of Leo Frank, a man accused of murdering 13-year-old Mary Phagan and later taken from prison and lynched by an angry mob.
Luther Rosser is remembered as a key figure in the growth and development of Chi Phi Fraternity during the 20th century. He died on August 13, 1971.
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L.Z. Rosser to Jim Letter, August 29, 1944
Luther Rosser writes to Chapter Adviser James Chace to inform him that Congress will be cancelled due to the war and to request information about collegiate chapters. A reply to this letter is also part of the collection.
Thomas F. Nelson to Brother Rosser Letter, October 6, 1951
Thomas Nelson informs Luther Rosser of the Phi Chapter letter to alumni and their scholarship.
L.Z. Rosser to Brother Kramer, December 2, 1955
Luther Rosser writes to Walter Cramer about the report from Alpha Delta Chapter and a loan application for John Bevan.
Bob Cody to Luther Z. Rosser Invitation, September 1, 1948
Robert Cody, secretary of the Central Florida Alumni Chapter writes to Luther Rosser to invite him to a recruitment party which will involve boating, swimming, and barbecuing.
L.Z. Rosser to Brother Linge Letter, May 19, 1955
Luther Rosser writes to Oystein Linge about his visit to the University of Connecticut in preparation for their charter presentation.
L.Z. Rosser to Brother Smith Letter, May 26, 1959
Luther Rosser writes to Wallace Smith to inquire about Richard Knutson, a graduating senior from Chi Chapter, to determine his future plans and interest in Beta Delta Chapter at the University of Washington. This letter is written in respo…
Mildred Wells to Judge Rosser Card, January 1, 1951
Mildred Wells writes to Luther Rosser to thank Chi Phi Fraternity for the Christmas check they sent her.
Grand Alpha Gavel, 1913-1941
This gavel features the names of Chi Phi Grand Alphas from 1913 until 1941.
Grand Alpha to Brother Hutchinson Letter, October 27, 1945
Grand Alpha Hugh Dorsey writes to Alfred H. Hutchinson about the idea of establishing a national office in a fixed location, rather than it moving with different officers.
