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Who is an acclaimed actress and Directress of the American Negro Theater?
Who is an acclaimed actress and Directress of the American Negro Theater?
Who was the first custodian (historian) of Alpha Chapter?
Who was the first custodian (historian) of Alpha Chapter?
Winona Cargile Alexander
Which of the following individuals was the first treasurer of Alpha chapter?
Which of the following individuals was the first treasurer of Alpha chapter?
Who was the only black student enrolled at her school and valedictorian in 1908?
Who was the only black student enrolled at her school and valedictorian in 1908?
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Which individual was the first corresponding secretary of Alpha chapter?
Which individual was the first corresponding secretary of Alpha chapter?
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What notable action did Vashti Turley Murphy's daughters take?
What notable action did Vashti Turley Murphy's daughters take?
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Who was married to a founder of Omega Psi Phi?
Who was married to a founder of Omega Psi Phi?
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Florence Letcher Toms interacted with multiple US Presidents including ___.
Florence Letcher Toms interacted with multiple US Presidents including ___.
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What was Ethel Carr Watson's profession before starting a career in dramatics?
What was Ethel Carr Watson's profession before starting a career in dramatics?
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What did Wertie Blackwell Weaver author?
What did Wertie Blackwell Weaver author?
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Who was the first president of Alpha chapter?
Who was the first president of Alpha chapter?
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Study Notes
Notable Figures in Alpha Chapter History
- Osceola Macarthy Adams: An acclaimed actress and Directress of the American Negro Theater, associated with selected Delta mottoes.
- Marguerite Young Alexander: Born in Illinois, recognized as a constant supporter of the Alpha Chapter.
- Winona Cargile Alexander: First custodian (historian) of Alpha Chapter and pioneering social worker in New York City.
- Ethel Cuff Black: Chartered the Queens Alumnae Chapter, served as 1st vice president of Alpha Chapter, and was the first black teacher in Richmond County, NY.
- Berths Pitts Campbell: Achieved valedictorian in 1908 as the only black student enrolled at her school.
Contributors to Education and Advocacy
- Zephyr Chisom Carter: Originating from El Paso, TX, featured in Crisis Magazine in 1913 and served as a reporter for Alpha Chapter.
- Edna Brown Coleman: Class president and valedictorian in 1913, she married a founder of Omega Psi Phi.
- Jessie McGuire Dent: First corresponding secretary of Alpha Chapter, key figure in integrating the Galveston Public School System.
- Frederica Chase Dodd: Held the position of first sergeant-at-arms of Alpha Chapter and chartered the Dallas Alumnae Chapter.
- Myra Davis Hemmings: The inaugural president of Alpha Chapter, actively engaged in NAACP and the National Council of Negro Women.
Pioneers and Achievements
- Olive Claire Jones: A talented pianist who taught in Washington, DC.
- Jimmie Bugg Middleton: President and national treasurer of the National Association of College Women, also served as the Dean of girls at a Black high school in Raleigh, NC.
- Pauline Oberdorfer Minor: First treasurer of Alpha Chapter and author of "Get Off the Judgment Seat."
- Vashti Turley Murphy: Mother of five daughters, four of whom became her sorors; member of the Baltimore Branch of the National Association of College Women.
- Naomi Sewell Richardson: The last surviving founder in 1993, first black graduate of Washingtonville High School, married a member of Alpha Phi Alpha.
Legacy and Impact
- Mamie Reddy Rose: The first founder to enter Omega Omega Chapter on February 17, 1919.
- Eliza Pearl Shippen: Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Howard University, later earned an M.A. and Ph.D.
- Florence Letcher Toms: Known for presenting the First Lau Eleanor Roosevelt to parents in 1945, interacted with several U.S. Presidents, and was a collector of elephants.
- Ethel Carr Watson: A teacher for over 30 years before starting a career in dramatics.
- Wertie Blackwell Weaver: Authored "The Valley of the Poor," shedding light on the struggles of poor blacks in the South.
- Madree Penn White: Accomplished linguist fluent in multiple languages, designer of sorority pin, and first woman of the campus paper The HU Journal.
- Edith Motte Young: Served as the recording secretary of Alpha Chapter and taught at Claflin College in Orangeburg, SC.
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Test your knowledge about notable figures in the African American community with these flashcards. This quiz features individuals who have made significant contributions to the Delta sorority and the American Negro Theater. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of African American history.
