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Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna
I think alot - make that most - of our GLOS have only brief recounts of our histories, especially compared to what members now want to know about their foundings. . . .
I would not rely on online histories, even on a GLO's national website. There's just not enough room.
On chapter websites, I've seen proven myths repeated as fact ("voted most beautiful badge" anyone?)
So any efforts to write down a fact-checked, detailed history is to be applauded.
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I see your point, and I can agree to a point, but to be clear, the post of mine you quote was referring specifically my fraternity's history, and what I said was based on reading
lots more fraternity history than just what's on a website or even in a probationary member handbook. We, like lots of GLOs, have published a fairly extensive history, and there are lots of other historical writings and resources (even on ritual) if one knows where to look or who to ask. Some of it you might have to go to HQ to read, but it's there.
I've read everything on our history I can get my hands on, and have listened to those who know our history better than anyone else. So that's the perspective from which I was speaking.