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The Lyre of Alpha Chi Omega, Vol. 72, No. 4, Summer 1969

The Lyre of Alpha Chi Omega, Vol. 72, No. 4, Summer 1969

Sharon McKinstry to Alpha Chi Omegas Letter, August 1964

Sharon McKinstry to Alpha Chi Omegas Letter, August 1964

Sharon Olson McKinstry (Beta Epsilon, Michigan State University) calls on Alpha Chis to support the Magazine Agency and outlines how they can show their support.

Beta Rho New Members Photograph, 1959-60

Beta Rho New Members Photograph, 1959-60

Fourteen members of the 1959-60 Beta Rho (American University) chapter new member class pose together.

National Council in Meeting Photograph, June 1967

National Council in Meeting Photograph, June 1967

Members of the National Council pose together during a meeting at the Stauffer Inn. (Left to right) National Vice President Miriam Decker (Lamba, Syracuse University), Secretary Treasurer Harriet Saunders (Alpha Delta, University of Cincinnati), Alumnae Membership Director Lois Tullis (Nu, University of Colorado), Collegiate Membership Director Marilyn Peterson (Beta Theta, Lawrence University), NPC Delegate Jessie Payne (Upsilon, Millikin University), National President Rosemary Hittle (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Extension Director Valena Burke (Xi, University of Nebraska), National Vice President Jean Wells (Alpha Phi, University of Texas-Austin), Rush Director Jackie Strauss (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Altruistic Director Peg Crawford (Alpha, DePauw University).

Washington Boulevard Headquarters Exterior Photograph, c. 1961

Washington Boulevard Headquarters Exterior Photograph, c. 1961

The Alpha Chi Omega central office moved to its first fraternity-owned property at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1961. This building served as the fraternity's headquarters until 1974.

National Convention Assembly Photograph, 1960

National Convention Assembly Photograph, 1960

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.

Gamma Omega Chapter Members by Rock Wall Photograph, c. 1960s

Gamma Omega Chapter Members by Rock Wall Photograph, c. 1960s

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

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).

Epsilon Kappa Chapter Charter Members Photograph, December 7, 1968

Epsilon Kappa Chapter Charter Members Photograph, December 7, 1968

Delta Tau Chapter House in Winter Photograph, c. 1965

Delta Tau Chapter House in Winter Photograph, c. 1965

The exterior of the Delta Tau (Minnesota State University, Mankato) chapter house at 1204 Gage Center is seen here in the winter.

Delta Tau Chapter Charter Members and Colonizers Photograph, April 3, 1965

Delta Tau Chapter Charter Members and Colonizers Photograph, April 3, 1965

Each woman is individually identified on page 3 of the summer 1965 issue of The Lyre, where this photograph is featured.

Alpha Chi Omega Members Arriving at Convention Photograph, June 1960

Alpha Chi Omega Members Arriving at Convention Photograph, June 1960

Sutherlin, Jones, Toole, Suppes and Humbert with Temporary Founders Memorial Photograph, June 29, 1960

Sutherlin, Jones, Toole, Suppes and Humbert with Temporary Founders Memorial Photograph, June 29, 1960

(left to right) Lenore Ruark Sutherlin (Alpha, DePauw University), National President Burnette Grimes Jones (Omega, Washington State University), Catharine Appleby Toole (Alpha, DePauw University) and Ruth Tewinkel Suppes (Rho, University of Washington) pose with DePauw University President Dr. Russell Humbert and the temporary Founders memorial installed at DePauw on DePauw Day during the 1960 National Convention. The temporary plaque was installed as a token of Alpha Chi Omega's promise to provide a proper memorial to the Founders at a later date. This photograph was featured on page 14 of the September 1960 issue of The Lyre.

Mrs. Howard Davis Delta Mu Chapter House Dedication Ceremony Address, May 9, 1965

Mrs. Howard Davis Delta Mu Chapter House Dedication Ceremony Address, May 9, 1965

Diamond Jubilee Banquet Program, June 30, 1960

Diamond Jubilee Banquet Program, June 30, 1960

This program includes a menu, program of events and the words to The Symphony of Alpha Chi Omega.

Gamma Omicron Chapter House Formal Dedication Ceremony, November 20, 1966

Gamma Omicron Chapter House Formal Dedication Ceremony, November 20, 1966

This program includes a schedule of events and lists of the guests of honor, chapter charter members, alumnae charter members and collegiate chapter officers. It also includes a sketch of the chapter house.

Delta Omega Chapter House Dedication Program, April 20, 1969

Delta Omega Chapter House Dedication Program, April 20, 1969

This program includes a list of key figures and house corporation board members, as well as a schedule of events.

How the MacDowell Colony Serves the Arts Brochure, c. 1960

How the MacDowell Colony Serves the Arts Brochure, c. 1960

This brochure explains the work of the MacDowell Colony. Alpha Chi Omega supports one of the studios at the colony, Star Studio. Of particular note is a list of Pulitzer Prize winners who have worked at the colony.

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.