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Alida Helen Moss Skinner (Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1915), daughter of Frances Elizabeth Haven Moss (Syracuse, 1874), is the only daughter of a Founder to become a Gamma Phi Beta. Alida graduated from Urbana High School and attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She was initiated into Omicron Chapter (Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) in 1915. (Her mother Frances had helped found Omicron Chapter in 1913.) During her time in university, Alida was a member of the Athenian Literary Society and Phi Beta Kappa.
She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1918. On June 15, 1922, Alida married Bertram E. Skinner. The couple then made their home in Rockford, Illinois. Alida remained devoted to Gamma Phi Beta throughout her life.
She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1918. On June 15, 1922, Alida married Bertram E. Skinner. The couple then made their home in Rockford, Illinois. Alida remained devoted to Gamma Phi Beta throughout her life.
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This speech by Alida Skinner (Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1915) focuses on the founding of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority at Syracuse University.
Alida Skinner Wedding Group Photograph, June 15, 1922
The family of Alida Moss Skinner (Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1915) pose for a group portrait during her wedding. Each person is individually identified on bottom.
Professor and Mrs. Moss Information Sheet, March 1940
Nina Vivian Gresham (Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1913) writes a brief history of Founder Frances Elizabeth Haven Moss (Syracuse, 1874) and her husband.
Jane Scholl Farrell to Mrs. Skinner Letter, August 18, 1971
Jane Scholl Farrell writes to Alida Helen Moss Skinner (Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) about the historical display for the upcoming centennial and to request any materials from Frances Elizabeth Haven Moss (Syracuse).
Charlotte Bruce Robertson White to Mrs. Skinner Letter, July 13, 1937
Charlotte Bruce Robertson White (Washington University) thanks Alida Helen Moss Skinner (Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) about how she has gotten in touch with the family Helen Mary Dodge Ferguson (Syracuse)
Mary Trussell to Audrey Shafer Letter, January 22, 1974
Mary Glendon Trussell (Northwestern) writes to Audrey J. Weldon Shafer (Missouri-Columbia) to send back the bulletin for approval.
Alida Moss Skinner Centennial Convention Speech, June 17, 1974
Alida Helen Moss Skinner (Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1915) speaks on the founding and history of Gamma Phi Beta, as well as her personal history with the Sorority.
About the Artist
Alida Helen Moss Skinner (Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) writes about her mother and Gamma Phi Beta founder, Frances Elizabeth Haven Moss (Syracuse 1874).
