The MacDowell Colony Brochure, c. 1988

This brochure discusses the history of the MacDowell Colony, life at the colony and logistical information such as eligibility and applying.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1988

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.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1960

Marian MacDowell, 1951, photograph

Marian Nevins MacDowell (Zeta, New England Conservatory of Music), founder of MacDowell, enjoys musical entertainment, 1951. 

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1951

Marian Nevins MacDowell, 1956, photograph

Marian Nevins MacDowell (Zeta, New England Conservatory of Music), founder of MacDowell, in 1956

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1956

Marian Nevins MacDowell, 1936, photograph

Marian Nevins MacDowell (Zeta, New England Conservatory of Music), founder of MacDowell, in 1936

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1936

MacDowell Colony Residence Hall Photograph, 1947

This is an attachment to a letter from Thelma Gardner Belair (Alpha Iota, University of Vermont) dated March 1, 1947.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1947

Marian Nevins MacDowell (Zeta, New England Conservatory of Music) and Delight Stevens Dodds (Epsilon, University of Southern California), 1955, photograph

Marian Nevins MacDowell (Zeta, New England Conservatory of Music), founder of MacDowell, is greeted by National Council member Delight Stevens Dodds (Epsilon, University of Southern California) in 1955.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1955

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.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Mar 1st, 1947

Alpha Chi Omega at Work Brochure, c. 1964

This brochure provides information about Alpha Chi's various altruistic activities, including The MacDowell Colony, support of children, cerebral palsy, toy books and support for fellow Alpha Chis in need.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1964

Inside Star Studio Photograph, 1966

An unidentified woman poses inside Star Studio, the studio supported by Alpha Chi Omega at the MacDowell Colony.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1966

Cope, Kent and Dodds at Star Studio Photograph, 1957

Bernice Abbott Cope (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Fay Barnaby Kent (Delta, Allegheny College) and Delight Stevens Dodds (Alpha Chi, Butler University) pose in front of Star Studio, the studio supported by Alpha Chi Omega at the MacDowell Colony.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1957

Bertha Deniston Cunningham Scrapbook, late 1940s

Founder Bertha Deniston Cunningham compiled 12 scrapbooks that are part of Alpha Chi Omega's archives collection. This scrapbook includes clippings about MacDowell found Marian Nevins MacDowell (Zeta, New England Conservatory of Music), many U.S. national current events, greeting cards received by Mrs. Cunningham from Alpha Chi sisters and National Convention programs. 

Collection: Scrapbook Collection
Date: