Booklovers' Club of Davidson Collection
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a copy of the Constitution and By-laws, undated; minutes, 1901-1907, 1924-1969; membership lists, 1916-1976; correspondence, 1944-1994, histories, 1923, 1958-1960; programs, 1907-1996; clippings, 1948; and photographs.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1901 - 2019
Biographical / Historical
The club was originally founded as the Women's Book Club of Davidson by Mrs. W. J. Martin in 1899. The name was changed to Booklovers' Club in 1911. Members of this group helped organize two other book discussion groups, the Thursday Club in 1909 and the Thelemites in 1921. There is a report on the club's first meeting the Davidson College Magazine, January 1899, p. 206.
Extent
0.84 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
donated by club members, 2001-190
Processing Information
Processed on 30-Jan-95
Subject
- Booklovers' Club of Davidson (Person)
- Title
- Booklovers' Club of Davidson Collection
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository