Theoretically, paper files should last forever once they are packed away in the stacks at HQ. Engineers know good and well though, that things do not go so smoothly in reality. Not too long ago, an undiscovered roof leak spelled disaster for the files at HQ. More than a century's worth of records could have been lost to water damage, had it not been for the efforts of Rebecca M. Davis, who spent years preserving records like those found on this site. Davis was a long-time fixture of Tau Beta Pi and was endearingly referred to as "Tau Beta Pi Mom" by many members during her nearly 35 years at Headquarters. She retired on July 31st, 2024. The Kansas Gamma Chapter is especially grateful for all of Rebecca's time spent towards preserving important historical records at HQ, and it is thanks to her that our chapter is able to share its story with the world. Thank you Rebecca!