Historedia
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Founding of First Chapter

When
1899-11-04
Where
Michigan State Normal College
Part of
Alpha Sigma Tau sorority founded at Ypsilanti, Michigan

Eight women established the first chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau at Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

The event occurred on November 4, 1899. The sorority was initially founded as an educational sorority. The location was Michigan State Normal College, which had recently developed a four-year curriculum. This founding marked the beginning of the organization's history.

Sources

  1. Alpha Sigma Tau Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-11
  2. Eastern Michigan University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
  3. Ypsilanti, Michigan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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