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Gamma Phi Beta Guide for Pledges, June 1965
This new member manual provides the basics of Gamma Phi Beta identity, explaining the ideals of the sorority, its founding, and symbols. It also explains the chapters of Gamma Phi Beta and the fraternity system at large.
The Crescent Song Record
Jan Eaton Burress (Northwestern) sings "The Crescent," "The Initiation Song," "In the Heart of a Pink Carnation," and "A Cheer for Gamma Phi Our Meeting Night."
Eleanor Leonard Scrapbook, Page 2
This scrapbook page features one paper with a Gamma Phi Beta sigil.
Gamma Phi Beta Badge Narrative History, May 17, 1915
Charles Moss describes the design process, in which he sent sketches to jewelers, and received one back from Tiffany & Co. He attributes the idea of the crescent and monogram to himself. A letter and note which mention this history is also…
Frances E. Haven Moss to Mrs. Birch Letter, November 18, 1932
Frances Elizabeth Haven Moss (Syracuse) writes to Magdalena Carpenter Birch (Northwestern) about the early days of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority and to confirm that their flower has always been the pink carnation.
Eleanor J. Sieg to Bory Reid Memo, February 19, 1965
Eleanor Sieg writes to Bory Reid about an embroidered emblem sample.
Mary Tom to Penny Memo, September 1, 1960
Mary Tom (last name unknown) writes to Penelope Murdoch Simonson (California-Berkeley) to ask about her opinion on getting involved with California state colleges.
