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Originally posted by ms_gwyn
I'm kinda of a greek historic freak so I do know that KD, Tri Sigma and KD were all formed around the same time, KD was announced first, then Tri Sigma then later that year Zeta, was around as the "???" but didn't have a "formal" name until later that year (1898).
I also believe there is a story behind it, as least with the first 3, but it is unlikely we will hear it because of "PC"ness, even in those days. 
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ASA was formed simply because the 5 founders were all friends and wanted to be in a sorority together (they all had received bids to the existing 3 sororities). It had nothing to do with race or religion which I'm guessing is the "PC" ness you are referring to.
From what I gather, Farmville's population at the time was fairly homogenous, so I don't think it's a "they wouldn't let me in because I was Jewish" angle. If you want to find that info, all you need to do is look in the old (1920's - 1930's) editions of Baird's.