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Somerville Literary Society Records, 1871-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.25 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:
The Somerville Literary Society was a women students' literary organization founded at Swarthmore College in 1871. The purposes of the organization were to discuss literature, strengthen the friendship between its members, and prepare them for the wider field of action and influence opening to women, according to the group's constitution. The collection contains the records of the Somerville Literary Society, including constitution, minutes, financial papers, writing, correspondence and material concerning the Lucretia Mott and Martha F. Tyson Scholarships

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Eunomian Literary Society Records, 1872-1897 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
The Eunomian Literary Society was a men's debating and speaking club founded at Swarthmore College, Pa., in 1871. In 1913, the group merged with the Delphic Literary Society, forming the Athenaeum. Records include minutes from 1871 to May 1913. Also includes printed copies of the constitution and by-laws and correspondence from 1872 to 1900.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Friends Social Lyceum (Wilmington, De.), 1872-1882 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
Friends Social Lyceum, a Quaker social and study group, was established by 1872 in Wilmington, Delaware. This collection contains the minutes, 1872-1881, in two bound volumes.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Haverford Loganian Society records, 1834-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:
9 linear ft. (76 volumes, 2 boxes, and 1 item)
Abstract:
The collection is comprised of a variety of different records that pertain to the overall operations of the Haverford Loganian Society at Haverford College. The collection includes the Society's constitution and by-laws, membership registers, meeting minutes, the Collegian account books, and paper pertaining to garden, museum, and library projects.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Everett Society records, 1858-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:
6 linear ft. (42 volumes and 1 box)
Abstract:
The collection contains materials that reflect the activities of the Everett Society. Materials included in the collection are the Society's constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, adminsitrative and financial records, events and addresses, as well as the Society's published work, The Bud.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Shakspere Society of Philadelphia records, 1851-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 linear feet
Abstract:
The minutes, correspondence, publications, programs, article clippings, and limited ephemera collected in these records relate to the history, structure, and day-to-day operations of the Shakspere Society of Philadelphia, the oldest continuously operating Shakespeare society in the United States, during the period of 1851-1995.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Union Lyceum (Montgomery Co., Pa.) Records, 1875-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The Union Lyceum, established 1875, was a literary society whose membership consisted primarily of members of the Society of Friends in the Ambler and Gwynedd area of Montgomery County, Pa. The records contain minutes 1875-1900 (gap 1891-1900) and the 25th Anniversary Program.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Friends Reading Circle of Media, 1877-1891 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
Friends Reading Circle of Media was a Quaker book group established in 1877 in Media, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of discussing Quaker and other religious writings and as a social gathering for Friends. This collection contains its minutes, 1877-1891. Also included are minutes of the Friends Reading Circle for the Northern District, 1875-1876, whose secretary, Elton B. Gifford, moved to the Media area in 1877.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Friends Literary and Library Association of New York, 1880-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The Friends Literary and Library Association was a Hicksite Quaker organization formed in New York City in 1880 to provide the opportunity for mutual improvement in religious and literary subjects. Records from 1880 to 1906 include minutes, treasurers' records, and library catalogues.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Delphic Literary Society Records, 1874-1913 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
The Delphic Literary Society was a Swarthmore College men's literary society established in 1874. In 1913, the group merged with the Eunomian Society to became the Athenaeum. Records include the Delphic Literary Society's constitution, histories of the group, minutes, library and financial records, censor's accounts, miscellaneous papers and scattered issues from 1890 to 1902 of the Delphic Chronicle and Delphic Oracle.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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