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.

Washington Boulevard Headquarters Exterior Photograph, Color, 1960s

The Alpha Chi Omega central office moved to its first fraternity-owned property at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1961. This building served as the fraternity's headquarters until 1974

Elinor Howe, Washington Boulevard headquarters photograph, 1960s

Elinor Howe (Alpha, DePauw University) served as the staff accountant for many years. This photograph was taken in the Washington Boulevard headquarters.

Washington Boulevard Headquarters Bedroom Photograph, 1960s

The Alpha Chi Omega central office moved to its first fraternity-owned property at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1961. This building, which featured bedrooms for visiting national officers (this one with a carnation theme), served as the fraternity's headquarters until 1974. 

Washington Boulevard Headquarters Exterior Photograph, c. 1961

The Alpha Chi Omega central office moved to its first fraternity-owned property at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1961. This building served as the fraternity's headquarters until 1974.

Washington Boulevard Headquarters Exterior Photograph, Early 1960s

The Alpha Chi Omega central office moved to its first fraternity-owned property at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1961. This building served as the fraternity's headquarters until 1974.

Washington Boulevard Headquarters Bedroom, Photograph, 1960s

The Alpha Chi Omega central office moved to its first fraternity-owned property at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1961. This building served as the fraternity's headquarters until 1974. Shown here is the building's living room. The bust of Hera (on the mantle) and the painting of the East College building at DePauw University (on the far wall) remain on display at the current headquarters. 

Washington Boulevard Headquarters Office Space and Staff Photograph, 1960s

The Alpha Chi Omega central office moved to its first fraternity-owned property at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1961. This building served as the fraternity's headquarters until 1974. This photograph shows the office staff hard at work, using typewriters and the large circular file of membership record cards.