[gogoaphi]

I agree with the "tone" remark. However, it is really an interesting bit of history. I believe that at that time, Alpha Phi's "philosophy" was much more elitist. They were very high-brow in terms of being "serious" women of culture and academic pursuits. I have heard that this is part of the timeframe when Alpha Phi wouldn't consider opening a chapter in the south as we were a very "northern" group. Hence, this is the reason we don't have as big of a presence in the South in modern times. Anyway, I think it is just an excellent look at how Alpha Phis thought back then and how it compares to now. Many things are the same and then many things are different!