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1859
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Bethany Chapter grants charters to three chapters: West Liberty, West Virginia University, and Jefferson
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1861
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Jefferson Chapter assumes Fraternity control and the Alpha designation.
In Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Rhodes Sutton and Samuel Brown brave a snowstorm and nearly impassible mountain roads on horseback to be initiated at Bethany on February 22. |
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1869
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Ohio Wesleyan chapter assumes control of the Fraternity
William H. Kirk was instrumental in keeping the Fraternity alive during this transition |
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1880
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First alumni chapter is founded in Chicago, Illinois.
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1886
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The fraternity merges with the Rainbow Fraternity (founded in 1848 at the University of Mississippi)
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1913
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central office is established in New York City. Later, the central office is moved to Indianapolis.
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1929
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Distinguished Service Chapter is formed
“The Delt Creed,” written by Stewart Maclean |
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1977
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restores the Bethany Founding House
Barry Gardner, President G. Herbert McCracken were 1st donors |
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2002
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permanent headquarters for the Fraternity in Fishers, Indiana
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