Delphian Club.

The Delphian Society formed in Chicago around 1910 to promote women's education in the arts, literature and history. Following the formation of the society, several chapters formed across the U.S., including a local chapter in San Jose. On January 30, 1931, the San Jose chapter received their Charter from the national organization and at that time the seventy-nine members named their branch the Alpha Chi Chapter. The goal of the members was to promote higher education, personal improvement, and social progress. In 1947, the Alpha Chi Chapter spilt from the National Organization to form a separate autonomous organization, which they renamed the Delphian Study Club. This spilt allowed the women the ability to charter their own study course based on subjects of interest and speakers of their choice.

From the description of Delphian Study Club records, 1931-2007 (San Jose Public Library). WorldCat record id: 662781198