Emerson, Ruby Carver

An Historie of Boston Alumnae Chapter

Lillian M. Perkins,Omicron, Tufts University, discusses the history of the Boston Alumnae Chapter from its founding around 1906 to the 1960s.

Story of the Founding of Sigma Kappa Sorority Report, 1957

This handwritten report by Ruby Carver Emerson, Alpha, Colby College, details the founding of Sigma Kappa.

Mary Low Carver and Louise Helen Coburn With Family Members Photograph

Louise H. Coburn, (seated, first from left) and Mary Low Carver (seated, second from left) sit in their garden with members of their families, including Ruby Carver Emerson and Grace Coburn Smith, all Alpha, Colby College.

Sigma Kappa Bulletin, No. 5, Summer 1916

This issue of the Sigma Kappa Bulletin includes a list of sorority leaders, information on the National Panhellenic Congress, an outline of the sorority's extension plans, and updates regarding the Sigma Kappa Triangle.

Address by Ruby Carver Emerson to Boston Alumnae Chapter Speech 2, November 9, 1957

This speech by Ruby Carver Emerson, Alpha, Colby College, discusses the early history of Sigma Kappa during Founders' Day to the Boston Alumnae Chapter. Included as a final page is a letter from Emerson to Maude Hawkes, Delta, Boston Unive…

Address by Miss Louise Coburn Speech, February 17, 1875

This speech was given by Louise H. Coburn, Alpha, Colby College, to candidates just before their initiation ceremony at the first initiation of Sigma Kappa. This copy is typed.

Sigma Kappa Sorority Centennial Convention Birthday Dinner Program, June 21, 1974

This program, for a dinner in honor of the past national presidents, includes a list and photographs of the past national presidents, the dinner menu and list of speakers.

Louise Coburn Address to Candidate at Initiation Typed Copy, February 17, 1875

Founder Louise H. Coburn,Alpha, Colby College,gave this address to the candidates just before their initiation in the first Sigma Kappa initiation ceremony. The original handwritten copy of this speech is also available.

Forty-Ninth International Convention Initiation Banquet Program, September 1, 1936

This program for the initiation banquet held during the 1936 national convention includes the banquet menu and the list of speakers.