History 1912 - 1935 Flashcards
When was Delta Sigma Theta founded ?
January 13, 1913 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. by 22 women that were previous members of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
Why did the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha break off to form Delta Sigma Theta ?
They wanted to move toward more social consciousness and away from the frivolities of fraternal activities.
Who objected against the name change from Alpha Kappa Alpha to Delta Sigma Theta ?
Nellie Quander
What happened on February 18th, 1913?
Delta’s Alpha Chapter was granted a Certificate of Incorporation.
Delta’s Alpha Chapter was granted a Certificate of Incorporation.
February 18th, 1913
How did DST see itself for the first five years?
Organization for the establishment and maintenance of high standards of scholarship - Sought to offer membership only to honor students.
What was established to assist Sorors that faced financial difficulties and continued through the Great Depression of the 1930’s?
“Loan fund”
What was the first “loan fund” ?
Established to assist Sorors that faced financial difficulties and continued through the Great Depression of the 1930’s.
What happened in March of 1913 ?
Deltas marched in the Women’s Suffrage March under the banner of Delta Sigma Theta.
When did Deltas march in the Women’s Suffrage March under the banner of Delta Sigma Theta ?
March of 1913
What was the first Early Public Service Project ?
The Sorority adopted the Children’s Ward at Freedman’s Hospital.
What happened in December 1919 ?
First National Convention held December 27-30, 1919.
When was the first Honorary Members of DST presented ?
1919
When did Graduate chapters become authorized ?
1920
When was May Week established ?
1921
When was the Housing Fund, Sinking Fund, the Scholarship Award Fund, and the College Tuition Fund established ?
1922
When was the Delta Hymn written and composed ?
1924
When did the Iota Chapter adopt Jabberwock ?
1925
When was the vote to conduct national conventions biennially ?
1927; Beginning with the 10th National Convention in 1929.
When was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated ?
1930
When was the First Formal Delta Directory published ?
1931
When was the First National Handbook Published ?
1934
When did the Committee establish to revise the Ritual ?
1935; Ratified at the 1939 National Convention
