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Notebook with Founding Story by Olive Burnett Clark, 1953

Notebook with Founding Story by Olive Burnett Clark, 1953

Founder Olive Burnett Clark prepared this typed recounting of Alpha Chi Omega's founding for the 1953 National Convention in Banff Springs, Canada.

Notepad with founding story by Olive Burnett Clark

Notepad with founding story by Olive Burnett Clark

Founder Olive Burnett Clark prepared this handwritten recounting of Alpha Chi Omega's founding story for the 1928 National Convention in Mackinac Island, Michigan. 

Book with Founding Story by Olive Burnett Clark

Book with Founding Story by Olive Burnett Clark

Founder Olive Burnett Clark prepared this handwritten recounting of Alpha Chi Omega's founding for the Golden Jubilee Convention in 1935, celebrating the Fraternity's 50th anniversary. The book also includes several photographs of the Founders. 

Visit to Washington Boulevard Headquarters, 1971

Visit to Washington Boulevard Headquarters, 1971

Members of the Alpha Beta chapter at Purdue University visited the headquarters building at 3445 Washington Boulevard in 1971. 

Beta Omega Collegians, 1980

Beta Omega Collegians, 1980

Members of the Beta Omega chapter at the University of Toledo in 1980 encourage Alpha Chi to "go for it."

The History of Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Vol. 4, 1960-1985

The History of Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Vol. 4, 1960-1985

Alpha Pi Chapter Members Photograph, 1929, the University of North Dakota

Alpha Pi Chapter Members Photograph, 1929, the University of North Dakota

Composite pages from a scrapbook, Alpha Omicron (The Ohio State University), ca. 1920

Composite pages from a scrapbook, Alpha Omicron (The Ohio State University), ca. 1920

Delta Zeta (Central Michigan University) composite photograph, 1959

Delta Zeta (Central Michigan University) composite photograph, 1959

Beta Omega (University of Toledo) Homecoming float photograph, 1950s

Beta Omega (University of Toledo) Homecoming float photograph, 1950s

Gamma Rho (Texas Tech University) members, Hugs & Diapers event, 1998, photograph

Gamma Rho (Texas Tech University) members, Hugs & Diapers event, 1998, photograph

Delta Lambda Delta (Kay County, Oklahoma) alumnae chapter, Easter baskets for local women's shelter, photograph, 1995

Delta Lambda Delta (Kay County, Oklahoma) alumnae chapter, Easter baskets for local women's shelter, photograph, 1995

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

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 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, 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. 

Round enamel pin with Alpha Chi Omega Greek letters belonging to Founder Olive Burnett Clark

Round enamel pin with Alpha Chi Omega Greek letters belonging to Founder Olive Burnett Clark

Ring belonging to Founder Olive Burnett Clark

Ring belonging to Founder Olive Burnett Clark

White gold filagree ring with diamond-shaped blue stone and raised coat of arms belonging to Founder Olive Burnett Clark

Sheet music for

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.

Ring belonging to Founder Nellie Gamble Childe

Ring belonging to Founder Nellie Gamble Childe

White gold filagree ring with oval-shaped blue stone and raised coat of arms belonging to Founder Nellie Gamble Childe

Pendant belonging to Founder Nellie Gamble Childe

Pendant belonging to Founder Nellie Gamble Childe

Diamond-shaped gold pendant with black enamel inlay and raised gold coat of arms belonging to Founder Nellie Gamble Childe