World War II

War Work

Although the United States initially remained neutral during World War II, American Alpha Phis showed their support for the war effort and for their Canadian sisters impacted by the war through war work projects, including creating afghans…

Ursa Minor, Vol. 3, No. 1, May 1941

This short newsletter includes information about Boston Alumnae Chapter events and news about individual alumnae.

By the Way and Present Day Personalities: "Chicken in the Rough"

This article features Eileen Radke's first-hand account of her experience as an army dietitian during WWII and includes a photograph of Radke in her uniform.

World War II

World War II sees more than 300,000 women serve in the military as part of the WACs, WAVEs and SPARs - including 250 Alpha Phis. Many other women join the workforce while the men go off to war.

Beta Gamma Chapter Life Scrapbook, Page 10

This page contains two clippings announcing the engagement of Allene Wilcox and Clayton Kyle and two clippings describing their wedding.

Alpha Phi CU Scrapbook, Page 13

This page contains a photograph of Beta Gamma Chapter members, two initiation banquet programs, and eight clippings discussing student government, honor societies, debate team, and other topics. One lengthy clipping provides an update on H…

By the Way and Present Day Personalities: From Navy to Campus

This short article discusses Upsilon Chapter junior Jeannette M. Hass, who has returned to school after serving as a naval officer during WWII. A photograph of Hass in her uniform is on the second page.