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The students who founded delta sigma theta at the university wanted to help the people in needs as well as to. Fraternity and sorority life delaware state university. Delta has been involved in numerous activities that emphasize scholarship, public service, and international involvement. History toledo alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta. The zeta delta chapter of sigma gamma rho sorority incorporated was founded on march 30, 1974 on the campus of delaware state college, which is now known as delaware state university.
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Six of the founders of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Delta sigma theta continues to charter new chapters at both the collegiate and alumnae level. Our newest educational development initiative, addresses the plight of the african american male and has successfully been launched in each region of the sorority. Web site designed, developed and managed by horace lynch. Founders and history delta sigma theta sorority was founded on january, 19 by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university and incorporated in 1930. The national victory book drive occurred in 1943 to provide books to servicemen.
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