Alpha Beta (Purdue University) scrapbook page, ca. 1927

Scrapbook pages were created for all chapters, Alpha (DePauw University) through Alpha Rho (University of Idaho), in the mid-1920s. Creator and usage unknown.

Notepad with founding story by Olive Burnett Clark

Founder Olive Burnett Clark prepared this handwritten recounting of Alpha Chi Omega's founding story for the 1928 National Convention in Mackinac Island, Michigan. 

Book with Founding Story by Olive Burnett Clark

Founder Olive Burnett Clark prepared this handwritten recounting of Alpha Chi Omega's founding for the Golden Jubilee Convention in 1935, celebrating the Fraternity's 50th anniversary. The book also includes several photographs of the Founders. 

Notebook with Founding Story by Olive Burnett Clark, 1953

Founder Olive Burnett Clark prepared this typed recounting of Alpha Chi Omega's founding for the 1953 National Convention in Banff Springs, Canada.

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.

1949 National Convention nametag for Hannah Keenan

Nametag for Hannah Keenan (Alpha, DePauw University), director of central office, from the 1949 National Convention in Pasadena, California, featuring a small button, red andgreen ribbons and typewritten identification

Signature Stamp for Hannah Keenan, director of central office

Signature rubber stamp for Hannah Keenan (Alpha, DePauw University), director of central office from 1937-66

Daughters of the American Revolution pin belonging to Founder Bessie Grooms Keenan

Round enamel pin with Alpha Chi Omega Greek letters belonging to Founder Olive Burnett Clark

Ring belonging to Founder Olive Burnett Clark

White gold filagree ring with diamond-shaped blue stone and raised coat of arms belonging to Founder Olive Burnett Clark

Ring belonging to Founder Nellie Gamble Childe

White gold filagree ring with oval-shaped blue stone and raised coat of arms belonging to Founder Nellie Gamble Childe

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

Eyeglasses belonging to Founder Estelle Leonard

Child's china tea set belonging to Founder Estelle Leonard

Silver eyeglass case with monogram belonging to Founder Bessie Grooms Keenan

Celia McClure Pardee Badge, 1908

This 22-pearl gold badge with a Delta guard belonged to Celia McClure Pardee (Delta, Allegheny College), author of The Symphony of Alpha Chi Omega. 

Examples of Alpha Chi Omega silver bracelets, various years

Examples of small wooden pins, unknown years

Gold pin with three maples leaves and Greek letters engraved, unknown year

Wilhelmina Lank Badge, 1897

This badge belonged to Wilhelmina Lank (Alpha, DePauw University), initiated in 1897. The badge is gold with three diamonds and three emeralds.