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Bowdle to Heath, Kerchener, and Buchta Memo, May 21, 1984

Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami, writes to Phyllis Heath, Utah, Tish Kerchner, and Georgia Buchta, Northwestern, saying that she will discuss the concerns regarding the condition tied to the gift in 1988 with the Executive Board. Marcheta also reports that from her perspective, those who share Jerilyn Keith's opinions are the minority. A secondary note is typed at the bottom.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Elaine to Marcheta Letter, May 24, 1984

Elaine Hodge Hagerty, Whitman College, writes to Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami, to inform her that there is someone prepared to debate Jerilyn Rice Keith, Southern Methodist. Elaine also suggests that Marcheta speak at the 1984 Convention.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Ellen H. Crabtree to Tri Delta Executive Office Letter, July 24, 1984

Ellen Haselwood Crabtree, Florida State, writes to the Tri Delta Executive Office requesting the Delta Century Fund and National Humanities Center presentation be sent to her. A reply from Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami, is also available.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Ellie Anstaett to Tri Delta Letter, November 16, 1985

Eleanor Heuser Anstaett, Miami, writes to the Tri Delta leadership about her disappointment in the manner in which certain influential members have forced through the Delta Century Fund money. She also would like to know how the National Humanities Center was chosen for this designation and that she will never give another penny to the Fraternity. A response from Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami, is also available.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Florence J. Nelson to the Executive Board and Delta Century Fund Committee Letter, June 6, 1984

Florence J. Nelson writes to the Delta Century Fund Committee expressing disappointment in the 1982 Convention decision to adopt the National Humanities Center as the recipient for the Centennial philanthropic fund.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Frederick Edwords to National Humanities Center Letter, May 24, 1984

Frederick Edwords, the National Administrator for the American Humanist Association, writes to a representative of the National Humanities Center notifying them that they received a letter accusing Tri Delta of secular humanism. Edwords has also enclosed educational material and suggests that the two organizations learn more about each other.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Frederick Edwords to National Humanities Center Letter, May 24, 1984

Frederick Edwords of the National Humanist Association writes to the National Humanities Center about an accusation by a member of Tri Delta.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Geraldine Van Gieson to Tri Delta Convention Delegates Letter, June 1, 1984

Geraldine Van Gieson, Southern California, writes to all Tri Delta Convention delegates explaining the difference between humanism and the humanities. She writes that humanism is anti-God.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Heath, Buchta, and Kerchner to the Delta Century Fund Committee and the Executive Board Letter With Note, May 7, 1984

Phyllis Fisher Heath, Utah, Georgia Gerlinger Buchta, Northwestern, and Carolyn Kerchner, Illinois at Urbana, offer suggestions to the Delta Century Fund and the Executive Board regarding their support for the National Humanities Center.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Heath, Buchta, and Kerchner to the Delta Century Fund Committee and the Executive Board Letter, May 7, 1984

Phyllis Fisher Heath, Utah, Georgia Gerlinger Buchta, Northwestern, and Carolyn Kerchner, Illinois at Urbana, offer suggestions to the Delta Century Fund and the Executive Board regarding their support for the National Humanities Center.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Jan Frank de Ois to Mrs. Bowdle Card, June 11

Jan Frank de Ois, Simpson, compliments Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami, on her presentation regarding the National Humanities Center.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Jane Capettini to Marcheta Memo, April 22, 1984

Jane Carson Capettini, Toledo, writes to Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami, affirming that it is not true that two founders of the National Humanities Center signed the Humanist Manifesto. She also expresses her frustration with the accusations.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Jerilyn Keith to Mrs. Bowdle Letter, April 21, 1984

Jerilyn Rice Keith, Southern Methodist, writes to Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami, reaffirming her stance that the National Humanities Center should be investigated further and that the Delta Century Fund should not affiliate with the organization.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Jerilyn Rice Keith to Marcheta Bowdle Letter, June 9, 1984

Jerilyn Rice Keith, Southern Methodist, writes to answer the questions posed by Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami. She cites her sources and explains her motives for questioning the National Humanities Center.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Jerilyn Rice Keith to Mrs. Thomas Bowdle Letter, March 21, 1984

Jerilyn Rice Keith, Southern Methodist, writes a complaint to Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami, regarding Tri Delta Century Fund money going to the National Humanities Center. Keith believes the Center has deep roots in humanism, which she believes is corrupting the country.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

JoAnne W. O'Brien to Marcheta Bowdle Letter, October 6, 1982

JoAnne Wallen O'Brien, Bucknell, writes to Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami, and expresses the chapter's disapproval regarding the vote on the National Humanities Center at the 1982 Convention. A response from Marcheta is also part of the collection.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

JoAnne Wallen O'Brien to Mrs. Thomas Bowdle Letter, May 11, 1984

JoAnne Wallen O'Brien, Bucknell, writes to Marcheta MacDonald Bowdle, Miami, regarding an accusation Jerilyn Rice Keith and Debra Burleson made against the National Humanities Center.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Karen Lawler to Sash Gabbard Letter, June 7, 1984

Karen Fortenberry Lawler, Texas Tech, asks for reassurance that the National Humanities Center is not a think tank for secular humanism. A response from Sarah Vaughn Gabbard, Illinois at Urbana, is also part of the collection.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Karen Lawler to Unknown Letter, c. 1984

This is the second page of correspondence sent by Karen Fortenberry Lawler, Texas Tech, to an unknown recipient. She requests that Tri Delta representatives from the Delta Century Fund Committee meet with executives from the National Humanities Center. Karen adds that it is Tri Delta's right to not support a philosophy and religion that is contrary to their principles.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection

Keith and Burleson to Delta Delta Delta Alumnae Chapters Letter, March 31, 1984

Jerilyn Rice Keith, Southern Methodist, and Debra Dobbins Burleson, Baylor, write to all the Tri Delta alumnae chapters voicing their concerns about the Delta Century Fund Committee donating money to the National Humanities Center. Their concerns regard humanism and their Christian beliefs.

Collection: Tri Delta Archive Collection