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Ex Libris

Josie Green Washington Papers

A small booklet and program with an owl standing on an open book above the words "Ex Libris" drawn on the front.

Suggested Rules For Woman Of The Year Campaign, Juanita Jones, L. C. Mackey

Josie Green Washington Papers

A list of suggested rules and guidelines for carrying out the Woman of the Year campaign. These suggestions were put forward by Basileus, Juanita Johns, and L. C. Mackay, General Chairman.

Sorority Program, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Josie Green Washington Papers

A program for an unidentified event for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

Meeting Agenda 12-03-1955, Josie Green Washington

Josie Green Washington Papers

Meeting agenda for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority with meeting minutes taken by Josie Green Washington. Includes handwritten notes on the back regarding the meeting.

Sorority Program, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Josie Green Washington Papers

A program for an event centered around a speaker discussing womens role in the Atomic Age. Features a segement by the Master of Ceremony, Josie Green Washington.

Sorority Notes

Josie Green Washington Papers

Handwritten doodles and notes for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, including reciting vows and values of the sorority.

The Occasion, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Josie Green Washington Papers

A memo regarding the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority honoring a Woman of the Year for over fourteen years consecutively.

"Why I Want To Become A Member Of The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority" Handwritten Draft, Josie Green Washington

Josie Green Washington Papers

A handwritten draft of an open letter to the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority about why the author wants to become a member of the sorority by Josie Green Washington.

"Why I Want To Become A Member Of The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority", Josie Green Washington

Josie Green Washington Papers

An open letter to the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority about why the author wants to become a member of the sorority by Josie Green Washington.

Kappa Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Meeting Held, The Post Tribune

Josie Green Washington Papers

A newspaper article from the Post Tribune about the first meeting of the year held by the Kappa Zeta Chapter and the Zeta phi Beta Incorporated on October 17, 1981.

Texas Delegation To 41st National Convention Of Zeta

Josie Green Washington Papers

Pictured is the "Texas Delegation: to the "41st National Anniversary Boule". Pictured in the front row, left to right; Emma M Gilbert, Mrs. Hazel Rontte, Mrs. Lulleia Walker Harrison, Dr. Deborah Wolfe, Mrs. Velma S. Butler, Mrs. Barbara M. James, Mrs. Thelma S. Wells, Mrs. Susie S. Hilliard. Pictured in the middle row, left to right: Mrs. Helen H. Solomon, Mrs. Minnie L. Shaw, Mrs. Albertha Adams, Mrs. Dorothy O-Gwinn, Mrs. Alice Jacquet, Mrs. Versie Lacy, Mrs. Ova Brooks. Pictured in the back row, left to right: Mrs. Enola Mitchell, Mrs. Allie F. Pitts, Mrs. Roxie Byrd, Mrs. Josie Green …

Speech Cutout, The Post Tribune

Josie Green Washington Papers

A cutout of a newspaper photograph showing two unidentified women giving a speech by the Post Tribune on September 19, 1981.

Zetas Highlight Observance With Television Program, Dallas Express

Josie Green Washington Papers

An article from the Dallas Express highlighting the observance of the Finer Womanhood week by the Kappa Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. The women present in the photograph are Sorors Irma Jones, Barbara Minor, Maude Williams, Danella Jacobs, Ella Mae Swann. Alberta Thompson, Juanita Jefferson, Myrtle Stallon, Gwendolyn Clark, and Juanita Jones. Back Row, left to right are: Dr. I. B. Loud, Carmena Hoover, Lucille McGaughey, Lilian Bodden, Eloise Taylor, Birdie Brown, Josie Washington, Enola Mitchell, Ethel B. Hayes, Birdie J. Anderson, and Erma Gaston.

Plan To Attend Boule, The Southern Regional News

Josie Green Washington Papers

The Southern Regional News of Zeta pamphlet for different chapters of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority. Includes a notice to plan to attend a new boule in New Orleans, L.A.

Mrs. Marie G. King Is Personality Of The Week

Josie Green Washington Papers

An article from an unknown publisher highlighting Mrs. Marie G. King as the personality of the week. A smaller article is attached about Mrs. M. L. Boyd touring the south.

Zetas Hold Regional Meet

Josie Green Washington Papers

The Southern Regional Conference of Zeta Convening in Dallas, Texas, November 27-28. Present, but not identified, are Dr. Inez Taylor, Mrs. Lillian Horace, Grand Basileus Lullelia Harrison. Publisher Unknown.

Mrs. Anderson Will Be Cited By Sorority, Dallas Times Herald

Josie Green Washington Papers

A Dallas Times Herald newspaper cutout highlighting Mrs. Pearl C. Anderson being honored by the Kapa Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

Zeta's Blue Revue

Josie Green Washington Papers

Miss Gwendolyn Simmons is shown presenting eye glasses to Little Miss Bobbie Joe Rhodes, seventh grade student at Wheatley school. This is a project sponsored continuously by Kapa Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. This is one of the three projects which will benefit from proceeds of the Zeta's Blue Revue Charity Ball to be held at the Empire Room. Publisher unknown.

Mrs. A. B. Thompson, Dallas Express

Josie Green Washington Papers

Mrs. A. B. Thompson, a member of the Kappa Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is presenting a pair of glasses to a student of N. W. Harllee school. The chapter has purchased glasses for boys and girls needing the, in several schools in the city.

Lending A Helping Hands

Josie Green Washington Papers

A cutout of a newspaper article about Dr. Deborah C. Partridge, Grand Basileus of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority signing a check for five hundred dollars as a contribution to the work of the NAACP. In the Photo are left to right, Robert L. Carter, Mrs. Susie Miles, Dr. Partridge, Thurgood Marshall, and Mrs. Louis Batson. Publisher unknown.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Life Members, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Josie Green Washington Papers

A list of life members for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

Zeta Phi Beta National Hymn, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Josie Green Washington Papers

A hand drawn national hymn for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

"Big Baby Boss," Song Lyrics, Undated, Bill Gessner

Bill Gessner Song Lyrics and Poems

"Song lyrics for "Big Baby Boss" by Bill Gessner. Three pages which include typed lyrics, with alternative lyrics as well. However none of the pages include a date. The song references Big Baby Boss, and what he says to others.

"We Belong," Song Lyrics, Undated, Bill Gessner

Bill Gessner Song Lyrics and Poems

"Song lyrics for "We Belong" by Bill Gessner. The lyrics page consists of both typed and hand written lyrics, along with hand written notes. There is also numerous guitar cords on the page. The song talks about describing a woman and what her personality is like. The lyrics talk about how much he and the woman understand and belong together.

"And she pushes me on
She makes me strong
She turns living into loving
And I know we belong"

Speech Notes

Josie Green Washington Papers

A handwritten speech with notes regarding an event.

Member Notes & Speech Draft, Kappa Zeta Chapter

Josie Green Washington Papers

A handwritten draft a Kappa Zeta Chapter member speech, with notes for Miss [Hickly].

Member Notes & Speech Draft, Kappa Zeta Chapter

Josie Green Washington Papers

A handwritten draft a Kappa Zeta Chapter member speech, with notes for Miss [Hickly].

Book Review: A Search For Strategy: British–American Military Collaboration In 1942, William Phillips

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Author: John F. Shortal

Reviewed by: Reviewed by Colonel William Phillips, US Army retired, assistant professor, Department of Joint, Interagency, and Multinational Operations, Command and General Staff College

John F. Shortal’s book explores the relationship between Britain and the United States as they worked together to develop strategy during World War II. He introduces key players of strategy development, as well as how priorities the different countries brought to the table affected outcomes of specific battles and the war as a whole. The reviewer sees this book as more than a record of history, but also a provider of relevant …

Book Review: Facing The Victorious Turks: How The French Misread The Turkish War Of Independence, Michael S. Neiberg

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Author: Andrew Orr

Reviewed by: Dr. Michael S. Neiberg, chair of war studies, US Army War College

After World War I, French officials viewed the Middle East through a lens of Orientalism and imperial anxiety, leading them to misinterpret the rise of Turkish nationalism. In this gripping study, Andrew Orr reveals how flawed intelligence and racial biases shaped France’s response to Mustafa Kemal’s revolutionary movement. Facing the Victorious Turks offers a compelling reexamination of colonial misjudgment and its impact on the birth of modern Türkiye.

Book Review: Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War Ii, Christine Cook

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Author: Lena Andrews

Reviewed by: Dr. Christine Cook, director of theories and war, Department of Distance Education, US Army War College

In Valiant Women, author Lena Andrews compiles stories that were largely gathered through interviews with women who served during World War II and uncovers their important but often overlooked contributions to the war effort. Although the reviewer regrets Andrews’s missed opportunity to include academic sources alongside the firsthand accounts, she still sees this compilation of untold stories as relevant and important.

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