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Bertha Deniston Cunningham Badge, 1885
The only original badge known to still be in existence, this badge belonged to Founder Bertha Deniston Cunningham (Alpha, DePauw University) and was created in 1885. The 3/4-inch badge features 28 pearls and seven garnets. Unlike many late…
New Member Pin with Ribbon, 1900
This small diamond-shaped pin is an example of the pins that served as the first official pledge pin of the Fraternity. Scarlet and olive ribbons are attached to the pin in a nod to the earlier practice of pledging new members with ribbons…
Ethel Hunt Davis Badge, 1911
This 1/2-inch badge belonged to Ethel Hunt Davis, a member of the Alpha (DePauw University) chapter initiated in 1911. The badge is 14-karat gold and features 24 diamonds.
Red Suede Convention Week Program, 1915
The 14th National Convention was held at the University of Southern California June 28-July 2, 1915. This convention was monumental as it was the first one held on the West Coast and had more than 240 attendees. This red suede wrist case h…
Zella Marshall Badge, 1891
This 3/4-inch badge belonged to Zella Marshall, a member of the Alpha (DePauw University) chapter initiated in 1891. The badge is 10-karat gold and features three red stones - likely garnets or rubies - and 24 pearls.
Full-sized Wooden Lyre Instrument, 1985
Presented to the Fraternity as a gift from Gamma Nu Gamma (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) for the Centennial Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana 1985.
Katherine McReynolds Morrison Badge, 1887
This 1/2-inch badge belonged to Katherine McReynolds Morrison, a member of Alpha (DePauw University) chapter initiated in 1887. The badge is 10-karat gold and features 26 turquoise stones.
Award of Distinguished Service, Nellie Gamble Childe
Established in 1914, the Award of Distinction was to recognize the 29 sisters who served overseas in World War I. In 1924, the criteria was broadened to include sisters who had given “constructive service to the Fraternity.” Ma…
Hera Head Pin, Anna Allen Smith
A gold Hera Head pin honoring Alpha Chi Omega's patron goddess, Hera, was selected for ex-Grand Officers at the 12th National Convention in 1910. Alta Allen Loud received the first one in 1911. In 1919, the four living Founders received on…
