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"On the heart of each sister, lies one key that binds us..." | "On the heart of each sister, lies one key that binds us..." | ||
| − | The | + | The key of Kappa Kappa Gamma is a symbol of our sisterly love and the bond we share across generations. Learn more about the dynamic women who have worn the badge! |
'''Minnie M. Marsh''' was the owner of the badge that the Gamma Gamma Chapter President wears. It is the old style flat badge with a striking stickpin guard and still proudly worn by the chapter president and remains cherished and safe. Here, at last, is the missing information -- taken from the 1926 KKG Directory and the 1890 "Catalog." Minnie was a member of Omicron Chapter, ''Simpson College'' (originally known in 1867 as ''Simpson Centenary College''), Indianola, Iowa. Omicron Chapter was founded April 10, 1880, installed by Delta Chapter, ''Indiana University'', (7 charter members) which remains the oldest continually existing chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity. Minnie was initiated in 1881 and after graduation, from 1885-1886, she was a teacher of music in Indianola...perhaps at Simpson College. By 1927, she was living in the Bennington Apartments in Walla Walla, Washington…home of Whitman College…probably as a professor of music. That is undoubtedly how the badge came to Gamma Gamma. Minnie was likely on hand when the chapter was installed April 29, 1918, and gave her badge as the President's badge. WOW - what a wonderfully long history for the loving care and use of that old badge!! | '''Minnie M. Marsh''' was the owner of the badge that the Gamma Gamma Chapter President wears. It is the old style flat badge with a striking stickpin guard and still proudly worn by the chapter president and remains cherished and safe. Here, at last, is the missing information -- taken from the 1926 KKG Directory and the 1890 "Catalog." Minnie was a member of Omicron Chapter, ''Simpson College'' (originally known in 1867 as ''Simpson Centenary College''), Indianola, Iowa. Omicron Chapter was founded April 10, 1880, installed by Delta Chapter, ''Indiana University'', (7 charter members) which remains the oldest continually existing chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity. Minnie was initiated in 1881 and after graduation, from 1885-1886, she was a teacher of music in Indianola...perhaps at Simpson College. By 1927, she was living in the Bennington Apartments in Walla Walla, Washington…home of Whitman College…probably as a professor of music. That is undoubtedly how the badge came to Gamma Gamma. Minnie was likely on hand when the chapter was installed April 29, 1918, and gave her badge as the President's badge. WOW - what a wonderfully long history for the loving care and use of that old badge!! | ||
