Athenaeum Book Club Collection
Collection
Identifier: DC038
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of copies of the Constitution and By-laws, 1952-1996 minutes, 1951-2008; programs, 1954- ; correspondence, 1956-1990; and a club cookbook, 1965-1966. The minutes list members, describe club activities and contain financial reports. The correspondence is primarily thank you notes and membership accecptances or resignations. The programs are annual program booklets that list officers, members, books read, and program topics.
Dates
- 1952 - 2008
Biographical / Historical
The Athenaeum Club was founded as women's book discussion group to promote fellowship and the mutual improvement of the members through study and sharing of ideas.
Extent
0.63 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
donated by club members; 2007-55; 2015-089
Processing Information
Processed on 23-Jan-95
- Title
- Athenaeum Book Club Collection
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository