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1921 Gamma Phi Beta's 33rd Convention

One hundred years ago, Gamma Phi Betas were gearing up for the Sorority’s 33rd Convention. Lambda Chapter (University of Washington) and Seattle Alumnae Chapter hosted the event, which took place on the shores of Lake Crescent near Port Angeles, Washington, from August 28-September 1, 1921. As stated in the June 1921 issue of The Crescent, “Lake Crescent is in the heart of the roughest, ruggedest mountain and forest country that remains in the entire Northwest.” Because of this, Convention hosts encouraged members to ditch their formal wear for “clothes that will stand the rough wear they are certain to receive.”

The photos above of Lake Crescent and Singer’s Lake Crescent Tavern, which is where members stayed during the week of Convention, appeared in the June 1921 issue of The Crescent.

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