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.

Sigma Kappa Founding Script, November 1954

This script features the founding of Sigma Kappa. It was read to the Boston Alumnae Chapter on November 9, 1954

Address by Miss Louise Coburn Speech Handwritten 2, 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 handwritten.

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 Uni...

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.

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.

Sigma Kappa Twenty-Seventh Annual Initiation Program, October 24, 1902

This program for the Alpha Chapter, Colby College, 27th annual initiation banquet includes the banquet menu, a list of the toasts given and a list of the initiates.

Mary Low Carver and Ruby Carver Emerson Photograph, Summer 1923

Founder Mary Low Carver, Alpha, Colby College, poses with her daughter, Ruby Carver Emerson, Alpha, Colby College, outdoors.

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.