Bertha Deniston Cunningham Scrapbook, 1946-47

Founder Bertha Deniston Cunningham compiled 12 scrapbooks that are part of Alpha Chi Omega's archives collection. This scrapbook includes greeting cards and correspondence between Mrs. Cunningham and her Alpha Chi sisters, including Past National President Gladys Drach Power (Nu, University of Colorado) and director of central office Hannah Keenan (Alpha, DePauw University) - along with clippings detailing the Fraternity's continued growth. 

Executive Secretary Jody Bayer Martindill (Alpha, DePauw University), ca. late 1970s, photograph

Staff members at Washington Boulevard headquarters, 1960s, photograph

Bulletin II: Facts About Alpha Chi Omega, November 1955

This bulletin provides information about various aspects of the Fraternity, from its founding and governance structure to its altruistic activities.

Plate hand-painted by Hannah Keenan for her mother, Founder Bessie Grooms Keenan

Hannah Keenan (Alpha, DePauw University) hand-painted this plate for her mother, Founder Bessie Grooms Keenan, when Hannah was 12 years old. Hannah served as director of central office from 1937-66 and later as archivist.

Signature Stamp for Hannah Keenan, director of central office

Signature rubber stamp for Hannah Keenan (Alpha, DePauw University), director of central office from 1937-66

Alpha chapter, 1920, including Hannah Keenan, photograph

Alpha chapter (DePauw University, 1920. Hannah Keenan, daughter of Founder Bessie Grooms Keenan, is pictured in the fourth row, far right. Hannah went on to become director of central office from 1937-66 as well as archivist. Hannah identifed the chapter members on the back of the photograph. 

Current and former headquarters leaders Nancy Leonard, Jody Martindill and Hannah Keenan

Executive Director Nancy Nitchman Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University), and former central office and headquarters executives Jo Ann (Jody) Bayer Martindill (Alpha, DePauw University) and Hannah Keenan (Alpha, DePauw University) - seated

Executive directors Holly McKiernan, Jody Martindill and Nancy Leonard at Nancy's retirement celebration

Holiday (Holly) Hart McKiernan (Alpha, DePauw University), Jo Ann (Jody) Bayer Martindill (Alpha, DePauw University) and Nancy Nitchman Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University) at Nancy's retirement celebration in 1999.