Kappa Alpha Psi windbreaker

Kappa Alpha Psi, founded in 1911 at Indiana University, is the country’s second-oldest African American fraternity. The Beta Nu chapter was established at Stowe Teachers College in 1942. Frederick W. Bond Jr. was initiated into the chapter in 1968, graduating in 1971. He went on to work for United Airlines, Trans World Airlines, and American Airlines. After retiring in 2003, he found a new career at the St. Louis Public Library, where he worked until 2022.

Object Title and Accession Number

Kappa Alpha Psi windbreaker worn by Frederick W. Bond Jr. Made by Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, late 20th century. 2023-101-000.

A red jacket laid flat on a white background.

Red jacket laid flat on a white background with Greek letters in white on the left chest and a large greek letters "kappa alpha psi on the right side. It has elastic cuffs, a drawstring hem, and buttons down the front.

Close up of embroidery on the red jacket.

Close up the red jacket with large white Greek letters "kappa alpha psi" embroidered vertically. The jacket has several buttons visible on the left side.

Back of a red jacket laid flat on a white background.

Back view of the red jacket with "INVINCTUS" embroidered in white on the upper back. Below it is a red diamond shape with a white border and a large letter "K" in the center. The left sleeve has a small "R" logo.