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Originally Posted by oldu
Someone PMed me asking if I knew of any fraternity or sorority founders who went on to become well known for anything else, or became famous. Off hand, I don't know of any. Can anyone offer any names? I think it would be interesting to trace the descendants of founders to learn how many joined that same organization, or the whereabouts of those family members alive today. Is anyone aware of any fraternity or sorority that has done this kind of research?
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One of the founders and the first national president of Sigma Delta Tau (founded on March 25, 1917), Regene Freund Cohane was a member of the first husband and wife team, with husband Louis Cohane, to try a case successfully before the United States Supreme Court.
This was in the 1920's when there were few women attorneys, yet alone any who were participating in Supreme Court cases. She had a long and illustrious career as an attorney in Detroit, MI. I was fortunate enough to meet her at a national convention many years ago. What an impressive woman who was an inspiration to all members of Sigma Delta Tau.
Paula M.
Sigma Delta Tau
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