On December 22,1945 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. the Beta Lambda Zeta Chapter was established. Eleven dedicated members of Zeta from Asheville and Hendersonville, NC helped  bring the Chapter into fruition. The names of these most gracious members are as follows:

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Eloise Allen

Winifred Allen

Gladys Cowns

Amanda Francis

Daisy Glen

Addie Miller

Leonora Reid

Carrie Russell

Alma Stevens

Estelle Young

Mary Hall (elected the first Basileus of the Chapter)

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