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

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."

Marcia DeRocco Photograph, August 1979

Marcia DeRocco Photograph, August 1979

Marcia DeRocco (Alpha Chi, Butler University) was a sculptor and painter, earning the Margaret Emma Griffith national fellowship for her work, "Portrait of Marcia," in 1931. Marcia spent two summers studying at MacDowell after returning from her studies abroad. She won the Award of Achievement in 1962.

Marcia DeRocco, Art Teacher and Sculptor, Dies Newspaper Clipping, c. June 23, 1987

Marcia DeRocco, Art Teacher and Sculptor, Dies Newspaper Clipping, c. June 23, 1987

Marcia DeRocco (Alpha Chi, Butler University), a famous sculptor and Award of Achievement winner. The newspaper clipping describes her notable career and loving connection to Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity.

Marcia Clapp DeRocco (Alpha Chi, Butler University) and bust of Hera, photograph

Marcia Clapp DeRocco (Alpha Chi, Butler University) and bust of Hera, photograph

Marcia Clapp DeRocco (Alpha Chi, Butler University) with bust of Hera, which she sculpted and donated to the Fraternity. It has been in each Alpha Chi Omega headquarters facility since 1961. 

Thelma Belair to Alpha Chis Letter, March 1, 1947

Thelma Belair to Alpha Chis Letter, March 1, 1947

Thelma Gardner Belair (Alpha Iota, University of Vermont) recounts the observations of Katrina Munn (Alpha Iota, University of Vermont) who visited the MacDowell Colony in the summer of 1946. Of particular interest is a list of artists who have occupied the Star Studio supported by Alpha Chi Omega.

How the MacDowell Colony Serves the Arts Brochure, c. 1960

How the MacDowell Colony Serves the Arts Brochure, c. 1960

This brochure explains the work of the MacDowell Colony. Alpha Chi Omega supports one of the studios at the colony, Star Studio. Of particular note is a list of Pulitzer Prize winners who have worked at the colony.