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Sheet music for "Rondo," composed by Founder Estelle Leonard

"Rondo," composed by Founder Estelle Leonard, was originally written for the piano, then later arranged for three violins and piano.

Alvena Smith Scrapbook, Page 21

Alvena Smith Scrapbook, Page 21

This page features name cards, programs and other small items from social events hosted by individuals and groups on campus during the winter of 1921-22.

Alvena Smith Scrapbook, Page 28

Alvena Smith Scrapbook, Page 28

This page features programs from several plays and musical performances staged in May 1922.

Sunlight Sheet Music, 1942

Sunlight Sheet Music, 1942

This copy of sheet music for "Sunlight," a study written for piano students by Alpha Chi Omega Founder Estelle Leonard (Alpha, DePauw University), includes her signature on the front.

The Alpha Chi Omega Waltz Sheet Music

The Alpha Chi Omega Waltz Sheet Music

Echoes of Tau, Vol. 6, February 27, 1931

Echoes of Tau, Vol. 6, February 27, 1931

This Tau (Brenau University) chapter newsletter provides updates about the chapter, including articles on the new chapter house and the annual alumnae banquet and profiles on some of the collegiate members. Also of interest is an article about new privileges being granted to students by Brenau University.

Nellie Childe to Hannah Keenan Letter, April 19, 1953

Nellie Childe to Hannah Keenan Letter, April 19, 1953

Founder Nellie Gamble Childe (Alpha, DePauw University) writes to Hannah Keenan (Alpha, DePauw University) about the new Alpha Chi songbook she recently received and laments that she cannot attend the upcoming national convention because the arthritis in her knee makes travel difficult.

James Howe to Mrs. Gilbert L. Van Auken Letter, May 15, 1933

James Howe to Mrs. Gilbert L. Van Auken Letter, May 15, 1933

James Howe, former dean of the DePauw University School of Music and an instrumental figure in the founding of Alpha Chi Omega, writes to Fraternity President Ethel Mead Van Auken (Lambda, Syracuse University) with an update on his professional work, which Alpha Chi Omega helps to subsidize through an endowment. Howe also expresses wonder at the growth of Alpha Chi Omega, particularly the importance of Beta (Albion College) chapter, for whose installation he provided the funds.

Clark, Leonard and Two Alpha Chi Chapter Members Photograph, 1951

Clark, Leonard and Two Alpha Chi Chapter Members Photograph, 1951

Founders Olive Burnett Clark (Alpha, DePauw University, seated left) and Estelle Leonard (Alpha, DePauw University, seated right) play piano while Patricia Lyons Pointer (standing left) and Beverly Brantner Price, both pledges of the Alpha Chi (Butler University) chapter, sing from a book of Alpha Chi Omega songs. The event was the Beta Beta (Indianapolis, Indiana) alumnae chapter's Founders' Day celebration. The photo was taken by George Tilford for the "Indianapolis News."

Alpha Chi Playing Piano Photograph

Alpha Chi Playing Piano Photograph

Carla Oleck Singing Photograph, c. 1976

Carla Oleck Singing Photograph, c. 1976

Miss Carla Oleck was a famous Broadway performer, graduated from Northwestern University in 1972. This was a rare opportunity to see her perform live when she came back in 1976 for a visit.

Elthea Turner and Group Around Piano at Convention Photograph, 1966

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.

Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity Second Soiree Musicale Program, October 20, 1887

Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity Second Soiree Musicale Program, October 20, 1887

Winifred Byrd Continues Her Sensational Pianistic Success Flier, 1923

Winifred Byrd Continues Her Sensational Pianistic Success Flier, 1923

This flier contains positive reviews for concerts by pianist Winifred Byrd (Zeta, New England Conservatory).

Pi Chapter Pledge Booklet, 1960

Pi Chapter Pledge Booklet, 1960

This new member book provides notes from chapter officers welcoming the new members and explaining their positions and what that means for the new members.

Local Music Instructor Announces Publication of Two Compositions Newspaper Clipping, October 27, 1942

Local Music Instructor Announces Publication of Two Compositions Newspaper Clipping, October 27, 1942

This article provides biographical information on Alpha Chi Omega Founder Estelle Leonard (Alpha, DePauw University) and includes a photograph.

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Sheet music for "Sunlight," composed by Founder Estelle Leonard

"Sunlight," composed by Founder Estelle Leonard, was written as a piano solo for her young students.

DePauw University Soiree Musicale Program, 1886

DePauw University Soiree Musicale Program, 1886

Alpha Chi Omega was formally celebrated in a Soiree Musicale performance on February 6, 1886 in the DePauw University Music Hall. Dean James Hamilton Howe performed, with the assistance of Founder Amy DuBois (later Rieth), soprano. 

Alvena Smith Scrapbook, Page 39

Alvena Smith Scrapbook, Page 39

This page features a program from a Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra concert in Salina, Kansas.

The Convention Transcript of Alpha Chi Omega, Vol. 17, No. 1, June 26, 1960

The Convention Transcript of Alpha Chi Omega, Vol. 17, No. 1, June 26, 1960

This convention newsletter provides articles about various convention events, as well as general interest articles regarding the new Fraternity headquarters and the death of Founder Nellie Gamble Childe (Alpha, DePauw University). The newsletter includes a number of photographs associated with the articles.