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Theta Beta Sigma History

Theta Beta Sigma was organized around the year 1932. The group of Sigmas that applied for the charter were headed by Hon. Bro. Dr. Edward P. Jimson and included:

  • Bro. Dr. Scroggins
  • Bro. Dr. Rivers Fredericks
  • Bro. Dr. James Hackett
  • Bro. Dr. Segre
  • Bro. Walter Lyons
  • Bro. Archie Arnold
  • Bro. Mead Grant
  • Bro. David Sigue
  • Bro. Mark Wheeler
  • Bro. J.W. Clark

The advent of Theta Beta Sigma Chapter began a glorious adventure of Sigma's principles in the New Orleans area, that has continued without interruption to this day.

Hon. Bro. Dr. Edward P. Jimson and his wife were also responsible for organizing the Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in the New Orleans.