Alpha Chi Omega

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Alpha chapter was founded at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana on October 15, 1885.

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Past National Presidents with Executive Director Nancy Leonard at her retirement event, 1999

Five National Presidents celebrated Executive Director Nancy Nitchman Leonard during her retirement event in 1999. From left: Karen Aunan Miley (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), D'Alice Coburn Cochran (Alpha Mu, Indiana University), Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Nancy, Martha Carolan Hannegan (Omicron, Baker University), Judy Evans Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota) and Jan Manning Crandall (Omicron, Baker University)

Pearl Stone Partners Pearl Crown Lyre Badge

This is a gold 22-pearl crown-set badge with four pearls across the base and a tall center point, originally belonging to Daisy Steele Wilson (Alpha, DePauw University), who was initiated in 1889. It is worn by the chair of the Pearl Stone Partners Board of Managers during her term of office.

Pendant belonging to Founder Nellie Gamble Childe

Diamond-shaped gold pendant with black enamel inlay and raised gold coat of arms belonging to Founder Nellie Gamble Childe

Phyllis Kent to Ellen Vanden Brink Letter, December 9, 1982

Phyllis Doud Kent (Beta Eta, Florida State University) updates Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University) about plans for the initiation of members of the Villanova prospective chapter.

Plate hand-painted by Hannah Keenan for her mother, Founder Bessie Grooms Keenan

Hannah Keenan (Alpha, DePauw University) hand-painted this plate for her mother, Founder Bessie Grooms Keenan, when Hannah was 12 years old. Hannah served as director of central office from 1937-66 and later as archivist.

Postcard written by Founder Amy DuBois Rieth, 1910

Founder Amy DuBois Rieth sent this postcard to Mabel Harriet Siller, author of the 1916 editon of The History of Alpha Chi Omega fron her home in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is dated May 16, 1910. 

Promotional piece for Maud Powell (Alpha, DePauw University), 1911

Promotional piece from 1911-12 highlighting the upcoming touring schedule of honorary member Maud Powell (Alpha, DePauw University), who was regarded as "the greatest woman violinist of all time."

Province Presidents at Training Leadership Conference Photograph, July 21-25, 1975

Report of National Altruistic Director, June 1960-June 1962