Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Chapter Memorabilia
Scope and Content
This is a collection of memorabilia from the Alpha Delta Chapter of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority at the University of Cincinnati. The materials span from 1940 to 2001 with some being undated. The collection contains many plaques from various awards that the sorority received. These include awards for volleyball, wallyball, softball, bowling, spirit, and even Mother's Day singing competitions. There are many awards for academic performance including active GPA and combined GPA for each academic quarter. The many scrapbooks vary from today's average size to extremely large. They hold pictures and newspaper clippings from many years of Alpha Chi Omega's existence at UC. These include pictures of sisters of the sorority, newspaper clippings about their involvement at UC, drawings, and descriptions of other activities such as dances and Greek Week. There are also miscellaneous items in the collection, such as dance cards and trophies.
Dates
- Creation: 1940-2001
Creator
Language of Materials
The records are in English
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research.
History of Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Chapter
Alpha Chi Omega was founded at De Pauw University in 1885. The Alpha Delta Chapter was installed at the University of Cincinnati in 1918.
Extent
19.33 Linear Feet (9 boxes, 3 oversize items)
Abstract
This is a collection of memorabilia from the Alpha Delta Chapter of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority at the University of Cincinnati. The materials span from 1940 to 2001. The collection contains many plaques from various awards that the sorority received. The many scrapbooks hold pictures and newspaper clippings from many years of Alpha Chi Omega's existence at UC. There are also miscellaneous items, such as dance cards and trophies.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection is arranged into boxes by material type.
Physical Location
Archives and Rare Books Library
Subject
- University of Cincinnati - Students (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Chapter Memorabilia
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Tyler Morrison
- Date
- 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Rare Books Library Repository
8th Floor Blegen Library
2602 University Circle
P.O. Box 210113
Cincinnati Ohio 45221-0113
513-556-1959
archives@ucmail.uc.edu