Thelemite Club Collection
Collection
Identifier: DC040
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a copies of the constitution, undated and 1982; histories and club policies, minutes, 1922-1996; correspondence 1940-2001; literary materials, 1947 and undated; photographs, 1947; programs, 1922-2006; and placecards used circa 1954-1957. The minutes list members, describe programs and have some financial records. In the folder for the minutes of 1951-1953, the 1953 minutes consist solely of two loose sheets; the Treasurer's Report 1952-1953 and the minutes of April 24, 1953. The 1955 minutes include a typescript with handwritten annotations of Lucy Martin Currie's paper on the town of Davidson. The correspondence is primarily thank yous and membership related. The literary materials consist of a typescript of a book with various chapters possible contributed by club members and short stories and a play written by E. J. Erwin. The programs are annual booklets that list officers, members, and program topics. The placecards are of two types; one with Christmas decoration, and the other with a photograph of the Chambers Building.
Dates
- 1922 - 2001
Biographical / Historical
The Thelemite Club was founded in 1922 as a women's book discussion group. The first president was Mrs. Erwin. Men were elected to the club as associate members at the request of Dr. Moore MacConnell; they primarily planned and attended the social events of the club.
Extent
0.83 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
donated by club members
Processing Information
Processed on 30-Jan-95
- Title
- Thelemite Club Collection
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository