Founders 1
The founder who marched in the women's suffrage movement in 1913 and again in 1981. She refused to ride in a limousine when the march was re-enacted 68 years later.
Who is Bertha Pitts Campbell?
This Founder's granddaughter currently serves as National Chaplin of Delta Sigma Theta.
Who is Vashti Turley Murphy?
Who served as Alpha Chapter's first reporter?
Who is Zephyr Chisom Carter?
This Founder is a Native of South Carolina and taught at Claflin University in Orangeburg SC.
Who is Edith Motte Young?
The jewel represents the essence of the human spirit. I am dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
What is the Jewel Compassion?
This Founder married Mr. Frank Coleman, who was the co-founder of Omega Psi Phi (Coleman and Love).
Who is Edna Brown Coleman?
Which Founder was the first corresponding secretary of the Alpha Chapter?
Who is Jessie McGuire Dent?
This Founder was the first Vice President of Alpha Chapter; first Black teacher in Richmond County, NY; charter member of the Queens Alumnae Chapter.
Who is Ethel Carr Watson?
The jewel that brings an abundance of joy and pleasure to all human encounters. This jewel is dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
What is the Jewel Fellowship?
This Founder published a novel entitled "The Valley of the Poor".
Who is Wertie Blackwell Weaver?
Who was the last surviving Founder who passed away in 1993?
Who is Naomi Sewell Richardson?
This Founder is known for her contributions to education and social justice. She also was an accomplished pianist who taught school in Washington, D.C.
Who is Olive Claire Jones?
The jewel dedicated to all deceased Sorors. To walk in righteousness and to live a life based on spiritual principles is to live a good life and inherit a blessing of purest measure is a key component of this jewel.
What is the Jewel Purity?
This Founder helped lobby Delta Sigma Theta to participate in the march for Women's Suffrage.
Who is Jimmie Bugg Middleton?
President William Taft presented her with her diploma and scholarship to Howard University. She collected elephants, which has become a hobby to Delta's all over the world.
Who is Florence Letcher Toms?
Born in Illinois; constant supporter of Alpha Chapter.In 1950, she helped the Alpha Nu chapter in the purchase of a sorority house at Univ. of Illinois
Who is Marguerite Young Alexander?
I was the first Vice President of Alpha Chapter; first Black teacher in Richmond County, NY; charter member of the Queens Alumnae Chapter.
Who is Ethel Cuff Black?
I served as the first president of Lambda Chapter and served as the Grand Treasurer of the national organization. I also selected the delta mottoes; and was an acclaimed actress and Directress of the America Negro Theater.
Who is Osceola Macarthy Adams?
She was the first Sergeant-At-Arms of Alpha Chapter.
Who is Frederica Chase Dodd?
I was the First custodian (historian) of the Alpha Chapter; and was the first Black social worker with New York City and New York County charities. I also founded the Jacksonville alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Who is Winona Cargile Alexander?
This Founder was the Alpha's Chapter first Treasurer. She wrote the musical hymn "Get Off the Judgment Seat," and is well known for her book of spiritual songs titled Soul Echoes. She graduated as valedictorian from Howard University in 1914.
Who is Pauline Oberdorfer Minor?