1985 National Convention Play Day, IMS Museum

The 1985 National Convention marked Alpha Chi Omega's 100-year anniversary. The five-day convention packed in a ton of events, trips and meals, and saw more than 1,700 attendees. Play Day was added in the middle of the convention to sight-see in Indianapolis and offer some bonding time with sisters. This particular excursion was to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, home of the Indy 500 race, which was held the month before.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Jun 23rd, 1985

2022 National Convention, Bellevue, Washington, photograph

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Jul 10th, 2022

Grand Chapter Convention Minutes, 1904

The 1904 convention was hosted by Delta (Allegheny College) chapter on November 2-4, 1904. These minutes, captured by Bertha Sackett Haines (Delta, Allegheny College), document the motions and discussions of the chapter delegates and Grand Council. Major decisions in this document show that a public constitution and a secret Ritual were adopted. Committees were also formed to revise the bond card, constitution and Ritual.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Nov 2nd, 1904 - Nov 4th, 1904

Founding Pageant Cast Taking Curtain Call at Convention Photograph, June 29, 1960

The cast of the founding pageant takes a curtain call during the 1960 National Convention. Alpha Chis from Indianapolis played the seven Founders and five of the first new members (and were joined by one Alpha Chi husband who portrayed Dean James Hamilton Howe).

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Jun 29th, 1960

Attendees arriving to 1972 National Convention

A group of well-dressed attendees arriving at the Marriott Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, for the 1972 National Convention

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Jun 21st, 1972

Then and Now: National Convention Group Photographs

Only 36 Alpha Chis are pictured in the 1898 National Convention group photograph, while hundreds posed together in 2022.

Collection: Then and Now Feature
Date: Dec 1st, 1898 - Dec 3rd, 1898

Olive Burnett Clark Telegram, 1955 National Convention

This overnight telegram was sent from Founder Oliver Burnett Clark expressing her well wishes since she was not able to attend the 1955 National Convention in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Jul 7th, 1955

What To Wear to Convention, Lyre article, 1947

Still one of the most popular questions for convention attendees is, "What do I pack?" In 1947, photo layouts were added to The Lyre with suggestions on what to wear and how to wear it! Have you ever heard of a "gingham suit" or "a silky shantung" or have you thought about what to wear when you step off a train?

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: Mar 1st, 1947

National Convention Assembly Photograph, 1960

Collection: Archives Collection
Date: 1960

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

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

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