Pauline Thompson Golden Jubilee Convention Name Tag, 1935

This custom made name tag featured the scarlet and olive colored ribbon, metal coat of arms dangle and attendee insert. This was a typical convention name tag until 1947, when the first appearance of different colored ribbons designating official roles came to be. All attendees of the 1935 Golden Jubilee National Convention would have received and worn proudly these official name tags.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1935

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

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 2018

Convention Walk-a-Thon Photograph, 2000

The first convention walk-a-thon, "Stepping out against violence" was in 1996. This tradition continued through 2006 and attendees can be seen here, in 2000, raising awareness for our national philanthropy Domestic Violence Awareness.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Jul 7th, 2000

Gamma Phi Sister Presented Foundation Recognition at National Convention Photograph, 2018

Foundation Board of Trustees Chair Aggie Smith Steiner (Beta Eta, Florida State University, left) and incoming Foundation Board of Trustees Chair Mary Pat Lambke (Beta Epsilon, Michigan State University, right) pose with a Gamma Phi (Lamar University) chapter representative and her chapter's recognition from the Foundation at the 2018 National Convention in Austin, Texas.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Jun 2018

Dress worn by hostesses, 1980 National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1980

McLachlan, Leonard and Clark with Felt-ogram Scenes at Convention Photograph, 1951

Lois Henderson McLachlan (Beta Zeta, Whitman College, center) poses with founders Estelle Leonard (Alpha, DePauw University, left) and Olive Burnett Clark (Alpha, DePauw University) in front of felt-ogram scenes of the founding that she made for the final banquet of the 1951 National Convention in Roanoke, Virginia.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1951

Bus to DePauw Day, 1985 National Convention

The 1985 National Convention was the 100-year celebration for Alpha Chi Omega. The five days were packed with activities, including a special DePauw Day, where attendees packed onto buses in groups and made their way to Greencastle, Indiana, for a tour of campus, a pageant of our founding, a concert by the Founders' Memorial and presentation by National President D'Alice Cochran.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Jun 25th, 1985

Musical History Timeline Wall Mural, 2018 National Convention

This musical timeline was created for the 2018 National Convention (Austin, TX). The timeline was printed and placed on the hotel wall near the music corner display, featuring music milestones for Alpha Chi Omega throughout our history from 1885-2018.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Jun 29th, 2018

Olive Clark and Jean Sorenson at Convention Photograph, July 1953

Founder Olive Burnett Clark (Alpha, DePauw University) poses with Jean Sorenson Daiker (Alpha Rho, University of Idaho), who served as a page at the 1953 National Convention in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Jul 1953

50-Year Members at Convention Photograph, 1972

Fifty-year members pose together at the 1972 National Convention. Each woman is individually identified on the back of the photograph.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1972

Leonard, Childe, Clark and Orndorff at Convention Photograph, June 26, 1935

Founders (left to right) Estelle Leonard (Alpha, DePauw University), Nellie Gamble Childe (Alpha, DePauw University) and Olive Burnett Clark (Alpha, DePauw University) pose with Ruth Orndorff Darragh (Gamma, Northwestern University) at DePauw University on Homecoming Day of the 1935 National Convention.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Jun 26th, 1935

Elthea Turner and Group Around Piano at Convention Photograph, 1966

Elthea Snider Turner (Gamma, Northwestern University), 1966 Award of Achievement winner and composer of "Long Have I Cherished," poses at a piano with part of the convention choir following her concert at the 1966 National Convention in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Each woman is individually identified on page 23 of the fall 1966 issue of The Lyre, where this photograph is featured.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1966