Merrick, Grace Latimer

Reminiscences of the Chapter House, 1900

This essay by former National President Jennie Sanford summarizes the early years of Alpha Phi Fraternity, Alpha Chapter, and its very first chapter house at Syracuse University.

Collegiate Member Experience Incomplete Essay, 1897

An unknown Alpha Chapter alumna reminiscences on her time as a collegiate member, specifically her efforts to help decorate the chapter house.

Reminiscences of the Chapter House, 1900

Jennie Thorburn Sanford details the history of the first Alpha Chapter Chapter House.

Grace Bell Latimer to Sisters in Alpha Transcribed Letter, June 22, 1890

International President Grace Bell Latimer apologizes for missing the upcoming 1890 Alpha Chapter Reunion. You can find the original version of this letter on "Grace Bell Latimer to Sisters in Alpha Letter, June 22, 1890."

First Sorority House Doomed Newspaper Clipping, January 7, 1962

This article discusses the original Alpha Chapter house at 207 University Place - the first sorority chapter house in the country - and its likely demolition by Syracuse University. The majority of the article details the construction of t…

Reminiscences of the Chapter House, 1900

This essay recounts the history of the first Alpha Chapter house.

Grace Latimer Merrick to Alpha Sister Letter, 1903

Alpha Chapter alumna Grace Latimer Merrick asks for donations to help pay off the Alpha Chapter house debt.

Grace Bell Latimer to Sisters in Alpha Letter, June 22, 1890

International President Grace Bell Latimer apologizes for missing the upcoming 1890 Alpha Chapter Reunion. You can find a transcribed version of this letter on "Grace Bell Latimer to Sisters in Alpha Transcribed Letter, June 22, 1890."

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The story of the founding of Alpha Chapter is also that of the beginning of Alpha Phi International Fraternity. From the first expression of their mutual need for “a circle of friends who could sympathize with one another,” our…