Chapter History

"Upsilon Chapter was installed at Northwestern University, Evanston, June 1st, 1895, by Eleanor Milchrist, Epsilon, and Hattie (Berry) Morely, of Delta. The girls began working for their petition early in the year, their aim from the first being Tri Delta. They did not receive their charter until late in the year as one of the eastern Chapters was dubious about granting a charter so far west. Initiation was hurried through on June 1 before the girls separated for the summer. The next fall but five returned and then the struggle began. With six strong sororities already in the field the new one had to fight for its existence. But at the end of the year the Chapter numbered 15. It was put on a firm basis and has flourished ever since.

 

Charter Members:

Lottie Watson	May Hadley	Frances Watson
Eleanor Johnston	Grace Clongh	Adelaide Watrous
Elsie Chandler	Cora Ellis	Jessie Paddock

 

 

 

Honorary Members: 

Mrs. Ellen Eastman Lacy & Mrs. Louise Von Grotenhuis"

 

(A Detailed Record of Delta Delta Delta, 1888-1907, Amy Olgen Parmelee, Rachel Louise Fitch, 1907)