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'''Beta charter members''': Mary Winter, Alice Winter
(from ''The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870-1976'')
The charter members were the entire chapter, and the charter was revoked in 1874. In a letter written January 5, 1899, Louise Bennett Boyd, ''Monmouth'', wrote "...it occurred to us that we ought to be letting our light shine so the 'A' chapter deputized Minnie Stewart, ''Monmouth'', and Lou Bennett to go up to Knoxville, Illinois, and organize a chapter there among the students of St. Mary's Seminary. We met at the home of Miss Mary Winter, who was the first member named in the 'B' chapter. A severe storm and snow blockade interfered with the proceedings quite seriously...I never returned after that visit, but Minnie visited...frequently..."

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