1949 National Convention nametag for Hannah Keenan

Nametag for Hannah Keenan (Alpha, DePauw University), director of central office, from the 1949 National Convention in Pasadena, California, featuring a small button, red andgreen ribbons and typewritten identification

Ribbon cutting for Showcase Alpha Chi Omega, 1988 National Convention, photograph

Aggie Steiner (Beta Eta, Florida State University), exhibit creator, and National President D'Alice Cochran (Alpha Mu, Indiana University) cut the ribbon to open the Showcase Alpha Chi Omega resource center at the 1988 National Convention in Palm Desert, Florida. 

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.

Alta Allen Loud to Mrs. Herbert Marshall Telegram, June 22, 1924

Former National President Alta Allen Loud (Beta, Albion College) sends greetings and best wishes to the Alpha Chis assembled at the 1924 National Convention.

Kristin Koppen to Delta Chi Alumnae Letter, August 1974

Kristin Koppen (Delta Chi, William Woods University) provides an update about chapter activities for alumnae.

Judy Wanzer to Delta Kappa Alumnae Letter, June 23, 1961

Julia Wanzer (Delta Kappa, Sam Houston State University) provides an update about chapter activities for alumnae.

Lenore Lemanski to Charlene Whyte Letter, May 12, 1983

Lenore Jensen Lemanski (Delta Zeta, Central Michigan University) writes the Villanova prospective chapter about plans for the prospective chapter's installation. The letter includes a list of all of the prospective chapter members that were sent similar letters.

Gladys Graff to Chapter Presidents Letter, May 15, 1924

National President Gladys Olmstead Graff (Zeta, New England Conservatory) sends chapter presidents information about the 1924 National Convention in Swampscott, Massachusetts.

Harriet Bardwell to Alta Allen Loud Letter, c. June 22, 1908

Harriet Edith Bardwell (Xi, University of Nebraska - Lincoln) updates Alta Allen Loud (Beta, Albion College) on the state of Xi chapter and discusses plans for attending the 1908 National Convention.

National Convention Official Group Photograph, July 1953

Attendees at the 1953 National Convention in Banff, Alberta, Canada, pose together for an official group photograph.

Estelle Leonard and Bertha Cunningham at Convention Photograph, c. June 1937

Founders Estelle Leonard (Alpha, DePauw University) and Bertha Deniston Cunningham (Alpha, DePauw University) pose together at the 1937 National Convention in Glacier National Park.

Storbeck, Lamb, Conrad and Blumer Lounging at Convention Photograph, 1955

Alumnae (left to right) Mary Storbeck (Mu, Simpson College), Imogene Holster Lamb (Xi, University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Phyllis Carter Conrad (Iota, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) and Phyllis Harris Blumer (Xi, University of Nebraska - Lincoln) pose together at the 1955 National Convention at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

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.

National Council at Convention Photograph, June 1953

Members of the National Council pose together at the 1953 National Convention in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Seated (left to right) Secretary Rosita Nordwall (Epsilon, University of Southern California), National Vice President Madoline Vallely (Alpha Beta, Purdue University), National President Mildred Estabrook (Pi, University of California-Berkeley), NPC Delegate Gladys Power (Nu, University of Colorado) Treasurer Mary Hess Peak (Beta Nu, University of Utah). Standing (left to right) Western Counselor Burnette Jones (Omega, Washington State University), Central Counselor Isabel Lonn (Pi, University of California-Berkeley), Eastern Counselor Katherine McDonald (Alpha Omicron, The Ohio State University).

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.

Mothers and Daughters at Convention Photograph, July 1, 1964

Most Improved Scholarship Award Winner at Convention Photograph, 1972

Norma Dowdy Labuda (Delta Phi, Texas A&I University) poses with the Most Improved Scholarship Award won by her chapter at the 1972 National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Jessie Payne and Major Keenan at Convention Opening Banquet Photograph, July 1, 1964

National President Jessie Fanyo Payne (Upsilon, Millikin University) poses with Major Keenan of the United States Air Force Academy, speaker at the opening banquet of the 1964 National Convention in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This photograph was featured in the Fall 1964 issue of The Lyre.

Olive Clark Telling Founding Story at Convention Photograph, June 1953

Founder Olive Burnett Clark (Alpha, DePauw University) poses by a chair as she tells the story of the founding of Alpha Chi Omega at the 1953 National Convention in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Founders with 50th Birthday Cake at Convention Photograph, June 1935

Founders (left to right) Bertha Deniston Cunningham (Alpha, DePauw University), Estelle Leonard (Alpha, DePauw University), Nellie Gamble Childe (Alpha, DePauw University) and Olive Burnett Clark (Alpha, DePauw University) pose with a birthday cake to celebrate Alpha Chi Omega's 50th birthday at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. during the 1935 National Convention. Behind them are National Editor Ted Maltbie Collins (Rho, University of Washington) and National President Ethel Meade Van Auken (Lambda, Syracuse University).