Bates, Abby Barstow

Abby B. Bates to Bertha Holden Letter, October 29, 1883

Bates writes from Boston University, where a local group hopes to become a chapter of Alpha Phi and expects to send a petition soon. The group would become Eta Chapter.

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Abby Bates to Sister Letter

Eta Chapter alumna Abby Barstow Bates asks if she was included in the order for souvenir Alpha Phi spoons.

The Alpha Phi Dipper Sheet Music With Notes, c. 1900s

This sheet music was written by Eta Chapter member Helen M. Stevens. The back of this sheet music includes handwritten notes.

The Youth of Eta Chapter Essay

Eta Chapter alumni Abby Barstow Bates recalls the early days of Eta Chapter, focusing on the sisterhood and friendships that developed.

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Founders of Eta Chapter, November 28, 1883

This list features the names of Eta Chapter's charter members and first new member class.

Founding of Alpha Phi Chapters, October 23, 1897

Beta Chapter alumni Henrietta M. Coone tells the stories of Eta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Theta, and Iota Chapters foundings, listing the charter members for each. Henrietta wrote this essay as part of Alpha Phi's 25th anniversary cele…