Conventions
The four Founders reunited at the 1907 Convention for the what would be the last time.
1907 Convention: The Last Gathering of the Four Founders
The 1907 Convention took place in Syracuse, New York, from November 12–15. Helen Mary Dodge Ferguson (Syracuse, 1874), Frances Elizabeth Haven Moss (Syracuse, 1874), Mary A. Bingham Willoughby (Syracuse, 1874) and Eunice Adeline Curtis (Syracuse, 1874) all attended the event, making it the first time all four Founders had been together at a function for many years.
Their photographs appeared on the banquet program and Irma Schoeplin (Syracuse, 1903) wrote to a friend, “I had never realized that they were so fine-looking—perhaps not beautiful, but very handsome, taller than I expected, dressed in black silk, greeting each of us with dignity and gracious charm. What a privilege to see them.”
The Convention delegates and attendees were greatly impressed by meeting all of the Founders. Their presence certainly contributed to the attendees' enjoyment of the event.
Sadly, the 1907 Convention was the last time the four Founders would all be together.
