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Fashion from the Archives, Video 2016

Fashion from the Archives, Video 2016

Vicky Richardson Harrison (Alpha Mu, Indiana University) explains the history behind the two dresses on display in the headquarters museum.

Securing Our Futures: Yours and Alpha Chi Omega's, 1992

Securing Our Futures: Yours and Alpha Chi Omega's, 1992

This publication discusses the options for generating charitable gifts to the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. It also includes a photograph of Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Bonnie House Andrews (Alpha Beta, Purdue University), Diane Wilson Blackwelder (Omicron, Baker University) and Mary Gratton Davids (Chi, Oregon State University) being honored by the Circle of Twenty at the 1992 National Convention.

Phyllis Kent to Ellen Vanden Brink Letter, December 9, 1982

Phyllis Kent to Ellen Vanden Brink Letter, December 9, 1982

Phyllis Doud Kent (Beta Eta, Florida State University) updates Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University) about plans for the initiation of members of the Villanova prospective chapter.

Past National Presidents Pose Together at Headquarters, 2016

Past National Presidents Pose Together at Headquarters, 2016

Past National Presidents came to headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana in August 2016. They pose together in the parlor at headquarters. Top left: Marsha King Grady (Alpha Upsilon, The University of Alabama), Donna Smith Chereck (Alpha Phi, The University of Texas at Austin), Diane Wilson Blackwelder (Omicron, Baker University), Julie Cain Burkhard (Beta Sigma, University of Georgia), Angela Costley Harris (Alpha Beta, Purdue University). Bottom left: Karen Aunan Miley (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Judy Evans Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota).

Alpha Chi Omega leaders in the Pathway Garden at Alpha Chi Omega Headquarters, 5939 Castle Creek Parkway N. Drive, Indianapolis

Alpha Chi Omega leaders in the Pathway Garden at Alpha Chi Omega Headquarters, 5939 Castle Creek Parkway N. Drive, Indianapolis

Seated: Past National President Ellen Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Past National President Judy Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota); standing: former Executive Director Nancy Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University), former Foundation Chair Carol Hutcheson (Epsilon Zeta, Auburn University)

Past National Presidents with Executive Director Nancy Leonard at her retirement event, 1999

Past National Presidents with Executive Director Nancy Leonard at her retirement event, 1999

Five National Presidents celebrated Executive Director Nancy Nitchman Leonard during her retirement event in 1999. From left: Karen Aunan Miley (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), D'Alice Coburn Cochran (Alpha Mu, Indiana University), Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Nancy, Martha Carolan Hannegan (Omicron, Baker University), Judy Evans Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota) and Jan Manning Crandall (Omicron, Baker University)

National President Angela Costley Harris and Past National President Ellen Vanden Brink

National President Angela Costley Harris and Past National President Ellen Vanden Brink

National President Angela Costley Harris (Alpha Beta, Purdue University) and Past National President Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University)

National Presidents at Headquarters Groundbreaking Photograph

National Presidents at Headquarters Groundbreaking Photograph

National Presidents Ellen Little VandenBrink (Alpha, DePauw University) and Judy Evans Anderson (Alpha Lambda, the University of Minnesota) break ground for the headquarters building at 5939 Castle Creek Parkway N. Drive in Indianapolis in 1992. 

Campaign Update, First Edition, 1986

Campaign Update, First Edition, 1986

This Second Century Campaign update newsletter lists campaign donors and includes an article about Mu (Simpson College) chapter alumnae supporting the restoration of a piano at Simpson College.

Teresa Evans to Mrs. Doug Crandall Letter, January 23, 1985

Teresa Evans to Mrs. Doug Crandall Letter, January 23, 1985

Evans invites Alpha Chi Omega to establish a chapter at Clemson University.

Castle Creek Parkway Headquarters Groundbreaking Ceremony Photograph, c. 1992

Castle Creek Parkway Headquarters Groundbreaking Ceremony Photograph, c. 1992

A group of Alpha Chis and unidentified men pose together during the groundbreaking for the national headquarters at 5939 Castle Creek Parkway.

Alpha Chi Omega Training Leadership Conference Photograph, June 25-30, 1981

Alpha Chi Omega Training Leadership Conference Photograph, June 25-30, 1981

Province Presidents at Training Leadership Conference Photograph, July 21-25, 1975

Province Presidents at Training Leadership Conference Photograph, July 21-25, 1975

National Council Photograph, 1988-90

National Council Photograph, 1988-90

Official 1988-90 National Council photo, taken at headquarters. Pictured left to right (seated) Melinda Hanraty Dugger (Gamma Epsilon, Oklahoma State University), Ellen Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Diane Wilson Blackwelder (Omicron, Baker University). Left to right (standing) Diane Pearson Jonas (Gamma Rho, Texas Tech University), Carol Edmundson Hutcheson (Epsilon Zeta, Auburn University), Judy Evans Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), Marilyn Eacrett Brainard (Alpha Psi, UCLA), Betty Beard Wall (Psi, The University of Oklahoma) and executive director, Nancy Nitchman Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University).

Past National Presidents Photograph, 2008

Past National Presidents Photograph, 2008

Past National Presidents pose together at the 2008 National Convention. (Left to right) Past National President 2004-08 Donna Smith Chereck (Alpha Phi, The University of Texas at Austin), Past National President 1976-80 Karen Aunan Miley (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), Past National President 2000-04 Julie Cain Burkhard (Beta Sigma, University of Georgia), Past National President 1992-96 Judy Evans Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), Past National President 1980-83 Martha Hannegan (Omicron, Baker University), Past National President 1988-92 Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Past National President 1983-88 D'Alice Coburn Cochran (Alpha Mu, Indiana University), Past National President 1996-2000 Janice Manning Crandall (Omicron, Baker University).

National Council Photograph, 1990-92

National Council Photograph, 1990-92

The National Council poses for an official photograph at fraternity headquarters in 1990. Standing (left to right) National Vice President Carol Hutcheson (Epsilon Zeta, Auburn University), National Vice President Alice Andrews (Theta, University of Michigan), NPC Delegate Judy Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), National Vice President Marilyn Brainard (Alpha Psi, UCLA), Executive Director Nancy Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University). Seated (left to right) National Vice President Betty Wall (Psi, The University of Oklahoma), National Vice President Mary Ford (Alpha Beta, Purdue University), National President Ellen Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University).

Ellen Little Vanden Brink, National President 1988-92

Ellen Little Vanden Brink, National President 1988-92

Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University) was elected National President during the 1988 National Convention. Eight years earlier she began her volunteer work with National Council while simultaneously volunteering with the NPC as the alternate delegate until 1991. From 2004-06, Ellen served as the NPC delegate. She is remembered by many for her tremendous love of Alpha Chi Omega and the sorority experience.

Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Report, Volume XII, 1989-90

Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Report, Volume XII, 1989-90

This report consists of an officer's report from the Foundation President, a summary of affirmative votes at each Board of Trustees meeting, a list of fellowship and scholarship recipients, and financial reports.

Ellen Little Vanden Brink Dress,

Ellen Little Vanden Brink Dress,

Dress worn by National President Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University) at National Convention

Past National President Ellen Vanden Brink and Alpha representatives, 2014 National Convention

Past National President Ellen Vanden Brink and Alpha representatives, 2014 National Convention

Past National President Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), center, with representatives from the Alpha chapter at the 2014 National Convention in Palm Desert, California. Second from left is former Alpha Chi Omega staff member Jennifer Maude Carlin (Alpha, DePauw University).