She was dedicated and studious, and graduated from Howard in 1913 as valedictorian and class president. Many of the first meetings of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her father had a prestigious career at Howard University for 31 years as a professor of religion. She was also an accomplished pianist.įounder Washington, D.C. degree in Biblical Literature from Oberlin College in Ohio. Later, she taught at Claflin College in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Upon graduation from Howard University, she moved to Youngstown, Ohio. She was the Alpha Chapter's first Recording Secretary. She was a singer and actress, and for several years she sang for television shows.įounder North Carolina native. In Delta, she became the Alpha Chapter's first reporter.
During her years at Howard University, she played an active role in the collegiate chapter of the NAACP. She also became a renowned mezzo-soprano recitalist.įounder born in El Paso, Texas. She wrote the book Soul Echos, which featured 40 of her compositions. Minor taught school in Alabama, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania. She was also the President of the Teacher's Club.
In 1914, she graduated as valedictorian of the Teacher's College. She was the Alpha's Chapter's first Treasurer. She directed the debut of actors Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier.įounder born in Charlottesville, Virginia an excellent musician. In Chicago, Illinois, she was installed as the first president of Lambda, and she served as the grand treasurer of the national organization. Within the ranks of Delta, Adams called upon her prior leadership experience to aid in the founding of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founders Nameįounder born in Albany, Georgia.
Its graduate chapters are named according to geographic location and " Alumnae" annexed to the service area's name. The sorority was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University and was first incorporated in Washington, D.C., on February 9, 1913. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)īelow is a list of Delta Sigma Theta (ΔΣΘ) members, commonly referred to as Deltas. ( September 2009) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) The references used may be made clearer with a different or consistent style of citation and footnoting. This article has an unclear citation style.
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