Explore the rise of a prominent women’s fraternity from its founding era to the early 20th century.
This historical narrative examines how Alpha Chi Omega grew, organized itself, and carried forward its traditions through times of change, including the impact of world events on campus life.
Spanning governance, growth, and the development of key customs, the work reveals how chapters united to advance education, arts, leadership, and service. Readers will see how publications, songs, and official records helped shape a shared identity while addressing the needs of members across campuses and generations.
Ideal for readers of college history, fraternal studies, and fans of Alpha Chi Omega who want context for its longstanding values and practices.
Alpha Chi Omega: A Sisterhood's Story: 1885-1921 offers a concise, accessible look at the early years of a storied fraternity and its enduring influence on campus life.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is the history of Alpha Chi Omega, the sixth national Greek-letter fraternity for women and one of the most prominent to this day. Founded in 1885 on the campus of DePauw University, Alpha Chi Omega started as a group of seven young women who shared musical talent and high ideals. The book traces the evolution of the sorority over time, from its humble beginnings to its current standing as a thriving organization with chapters and members from all over the country. The author gives a detailed account of Alpha Chi Omega's chapters, the expansion into state universities as a general fraternity, and how the sorority embraced musical traditions. The book is a valuable contribution both to the history of higher education and the history of Greek-letter organizations. It articulates the significant role that Alpha Chi Omega has played in the empowerment of women and their pursuit of higher education, especially in music and the arts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331900337_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331900337
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331900337
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331900337
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