Repository: Germantown Historical Society / Subject: Learned institutions and societies / Place: Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Repository Germantown Historical Society Subject Learned institutions and societies Place Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Extent:: 2.5 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection consists of the records of the Mermaid Club, a literary society founded in 1877 in Germantown, Philadelphia. Included are copies of the club's publications written by Edwin Jellett: "The Mermaid Club: Its Past and Present," "The Mermaid of the Past," "The Record of a Reading Club," meeting minutes, Courses of Readings, bound copies of the Mermaid Inn, printed Rules and Regulations, correspondence.

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Extent:: 3.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Science and Art Club of Germantown is a social group in the Germantown section of Philadelphia that was founded in 1879. As of 2012, the group still met regularly to hear lectures on topics relating to science and the arts. The Science and Art Club of Germantown records, 1908-2008 (bulk 1960-2008) include attendance, membership, officers and address lists; minutes of presentations; event programs, menus, and invitations; a small amount of financial records and secretary's records; by-laws and printed pamphlets; and correspondence.

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