​March 24th, 1945 | Breathtaking Beta Psi

The Beta Psi Chapter from the fierce, fabulous, faithful, and focused Farwest region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was chartered on March 24, 1945, by 10 women. Through the segregation and state laws, these women persevered to introduce Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated to the state of Oregon. Reactivated in 1993 as the first and only collegiate chapter, Beta Psi has dominated the campuses of Oregon State University, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, University of Oregon, University of Portland, and Warner Pacific College

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​Back Row: Hattie Fannings Gaskin, Florence Mills Morton, Lena Hillsman, June Runnels Key, Fannie Stills Chatman, Lucille Triplett Morgan. Front Row: Myrtle Dargan, Mabel Lockett Martin, Mignon Lilly Cabell, JoAnna Young Bradford, Geneva Turner Jordan. On the date of the chartering ceremony, Soror Myrtle Dargan (left), from California, sat in for Ellen Torrance, who had been assigned to overseas duty as a member of the American National Red Cross. ​​