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These flashcards cover crucial information about Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, including foundational concepts, leadership, awards, and notable historical facts.

Sorority's Most Sacred Trust

The Induction of New Members.

1st National Convention

The convention at which Grand Chapter was created.

Five components of the Minerva Circle of Identity

Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, Public Service.

Nine Jewels

Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance.

Year Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated

1930.

Jewel dedicated to the Mothers of Delta Members

Courtesy.

Honorary Member who wrote the Delta Oath

Mary Church Terrell.

Convention at which the Delta Hymn was adopted

6th National Convention.

Meaning of the Jewel Dedication

To a noble cause is one of humanity’s highest callings and an act of consecration.

Designers of the Sorority’s Crest

F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Triplett Jones.

Location of Delta Sigma Theta founding

Howard University.

Writers of the Delta National Hymn

Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert.

First two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters

New York City and Washington, D.C.

Mission statement of the Sorority

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is committed to the constructive development of its members and public service with a primary focus on the Black Community.

First President of Alpha Chapter

Myra Davis Hemmings.