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Visit to Washington Boulevard Headquarters, 1971

Visit to Washington Boulevard Headquarters, 1971

Members of the Alpha Beta chapter at Purdue University visited the headquarters building at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1971. 

National Council Trophy, 1913-33

National Council Trophy, 1913-33

This National Council Trophy used to travel from awarded chapter to chapter every year. The traveling trophy was discontinued at the 1933 Grand Council meeting due to the "inability to award it on an equitable basis." It was awarded to the following chapters between 1913-33: Omicron (Baker University), Pi (University of California, Berkeley), Alpha (DePauw University), Tau (Brenau University), Phi (University of Kansas), Iota (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Zeta (New England Conservatory), Psi (The University of Oklahoma), Xi (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Lambda (Syracuse University), Alpha Iota (University of Vermont), Mu (Simpson College), Beta Epsilon (Michigan State University), Alpha Zeta (Washington University in Saint Louis) and Alpha Beta (Purdue University).

Group of Six at Alpha Chapter House Groundbreaking Photograph, November 1, 1952

Group of Six at Alpha Chapter House Groundbreaking Photograph, November 1, 1952

A group of six pose together at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Alpha (DePauw University) chapter house. They include Hannah Keenan (Alpha, DePauw University, left), Ardath Yates Burkhart (Alpha Beta, Purdue University, third from left), Olive Burnett Clark (Alpha, DePauw University, third from right) and Harriette Dresser Crabill (Alpha Beta, Purdue University, right).

Life Loyal, Fall 2015

Life Loyal, Fall 2015

This page lists Alpha Chis who have joined the Life Loyal program between April 1 and June 30, 2015.

Cerebral Palsy Project, November 1948

Cerebral Palsy Project, November 1948

Ellen Drake MacMillan (Alpha Beta, Purdue University) discusses the work being done by alumnae chapters to support the cerebral palsy division of the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults. The article includes a photograph of Beta Omicron Beta (Miami, Florida) chapter members working with children through the Florida Association for Crippled Children.

Vital Data: Marriages, November 1948

Vital Data: Marriages, November 1948

Alpha Chi Omega members who have recently gotten married are listed, along with their husbands, by chapter.

Vital Data: Births, November 1948

Vital Data: Births, November 1948

Alpha Chi Omega members who have recently given birth are listed, often with their husband and new baby's names, by chapter.

Alumnae Notes, Fall 2015

Alumnae Notes, Fall 2015

Photographs and brief descriptions highlight the achievements of alumnae chapters and individual alumnae.

Angela Costley Harris Dress, 2016

Angela Costley Harris Dress, 2016

Dress worn by incoming National President Angela Costley Harris (Alpha Beta, Purdue University) at 2016 National Convention in Orlando, Florida

Mary Davids, Faythe Vorderstrasse, Angela Harris and Karen Miley at Natiional Convention, 2018

Mary Davids, Faythe Vorderstrasse, Angela Harris and Karen Miley at Natiional Convention, 2018

Mary Gratton Davids (Chi, Oregon State University), Former Foundation President Faythe Luther Vorderstrasse (Alpha Rho, University of Idaho and Chi, Oregon State University), National President Angela Costley Harris (Alpha Beta, Purdue University) and Past National President Karen Aunan Miley (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota) at the 2018 National Convention in Austin, Texas

Members of Alpha Beta (Purdue University) and Gamma Mu (Ball State University) pose with an Alpha Chi Omega banner at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, ca 1990s, photograph

Members of Alpha Beta (Purdue University) and Gamma Mu (Ball State University) pose with an Alpha Chi Omega banner at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, ca 1990s, photograph

Fundraiser for cystic fibrosis research at Purdue University, ca. 1980s, photograph

Fundraiser for cystic fibrosis research at Purdue University, ca. 1980s, photograph

Jane Burgess (left) and National President Martha Hannegan at a Frisbee Fling fundraiser for cystic fibrosis held by the Alpha Beta chapter at Purdue University, ca. 1980s

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

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.

The Little Lyre, Vol. 1, No. 1, November 1960

The Little Lyre, Vol. 1, No. 1, November 1960

This newsletter from Alpha Beta (Purdue University) chapter includes articles about chapter social events, recruitment, the chapter's new housemother and academic achievements. Three photographs are part of the newsletter as well: portraits of alumna Martha Bolt Graham (Alpha Beta, Purdue University), new housemother Helen Harrison Dailey and a group photograph of the new members of 1960.

Securing Our Futures: Yours and Alpha Chi Omega's, 1992

Securing Our Futures: Yours and Alpha Chi Omega's, 1992

This publication discusses the options for generating charitable gifts to the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. It also includes a photograph of Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Bonnie House Andrews (Alpha Beta, Purdue University), Diane Wilson Blackwelder (Omicron, Baker University) and Mary Gratton Davids (Chi, Oregon State University) being honored by the Circle of Twenty at the 1992 National Convention.

The Convention Transcript of Alpha Chi Omega, Vol. 17, No. 1, June 26, 1960

The Convention Transcript of Alpha Chi Omega, Vol. 17, No. 1, June 26, 1960

This convention newsletter provides articles about various convention events, as well as general interest articles regarding the new Fraternity headquarters and the death of Founder Nellie Gamble Childe (Alpha, DePauw University). The newsletter includes a number of photographs associated with the articles.

Angela Costley Harris, National President, 2016-20

Angela Costley Harris, National President, 2016-20

Angela Costley Harris (Alpha Beta, Purdue University) was elected National President at the 2016 National Convention. Her four-year term will end in 2020. Her long volunteer resume began in 2003 as a chapter advisor, eventually serving as a national vice president in 2008. Her dedication and love of Alpha Chi Omega and its members shows in her constant involvement throughout the years!

Charter Members of the DuPage County Alumnae Club Signatures List, April 20, 1937

Charter Members of the DuPage County Alumnae Club Signatures List, April 20, 1937

Report of P-D Meeting in Province IX, March 29-31, 1963

Report of P-D Meeting in Province IX, March 29-31, 1963

The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Report, Volume VIII, 1985-86

The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Report, Volume VIII, 1985-86

This report consists of an officer's report from the Foundation president, a summary of affirmative votes at each Board of Trustees meeting, a list of fellowship and scholarship recipients, and financial reports.