Subject: Clubs--Delaware--History--20th century - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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Extent:: 3.3 linear foot (4 boxes) and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:: Spanning the dates 1930 to 2016, the Torch Club of Delaware records include administrative documents, financial records, monthly meeting minutes, annual reports, correspondence and newspaper clippings documenting the social, intellectual, and financial changes this civic club underwent throughout the twentieth century.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 9 linear foot
Abstract:: Begun in 1929 as an informal dinner-meeting of Abraham Lincoln admirers, the Lincoln Club of Delaware broadened its mission in the 1940s to "promote a better understanding of the ideals and achievements of Abraham Lincoln." The archive includes minutes, financial papers, publications, agenda, reports, invitations, programs, membership lists, clippings and other material related to the Club's activities and to Abraham Lincoln. In addition, the collection contains material publicizing the Lincoln Collection and its special exhibits and events, as well as the files of John Clayton, University of Delaware liaison to the Lincoln Club.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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