Bertha Pitts Campbell

Bertha Pitts Campbell
Born June 30, 1889
Winfield, Kansas
Died April 2, 1990
Seattle, Washington
Alma mater Howard University
Known for Co-founder of Delta Sigma Theta

Bertha Pitts Campbell (June 30, 1889 April 2, 1990) was a civil rights activist and one of the 22 founding members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.[1][2][3]

Early life

Campbell was born on June 30, 1889 in Winfield, Kansas.

Education

Campbell was the only black student enrolled in Montrose High School (Montrose, Colorado) when she delivered the valedictorian address to the class of 1908.[4] Upon graduation Campbell was offered a four year scholarship to Colorado College. Campbell declined the scholarship and chose instead to enroll in Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908 where she received financial support from the Congregational Church. In June 1913, founder Campbell graduated cum laude from Howard University with a bachelor of arts degree in education.

References

  1. "Bertha Pitts Campbell". historylink.org.
  2. "Our 22 Founders". Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.: Eta Gamma Chapter.
  3. Gough, William (April 6, 1990). "Bertha Pitts Campbell, A Founder Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority". Seattle Times.
  4. "Bertha Pitts Campbell". Montrose Education Foundation, Inc.

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