Explore DSDI History

If you’re curious about the history of our Society, you’ve come to the right place! This page contains documentation that has helped make the Society what it is today. You can peruse minutes from the very first meeting of the Society in 1907 through the end of the 20th century, find out why we recognize a member that perished on the Titanic whenever we take Roll Call, see the Society’s incorporation papers from 1949, and page through our 100th Anniversary book. We recognize Past President General Nancy McBride Wark for scanning much of this documentation so that all members current and future can explore the beginnings of our Society. We hope to continue adding resources to this history page.

• Letter dated May 28, 1908, from President General Albert McClellan Mathewson inviting members to First Annual Congress and Reunion
• Letter dated March 4, 1921, from Bailey, Banks, & Biddle notifying the Society of insignia pricing increase
• History of the Society from 1912 Yearbook
• Historical Minutes from Scanned Minute Books
• Perpetual Remembrance of Member Who Perished on the Titanic
• Preservation of the Frank Willing Leach Papers
• 1949 Incorporation Papers
• 100th Anniversary Book