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Zelosophic Society of the University of Pennsylvania Records, 1829-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.5 cubic feet
Abstract:
The Zelosophic Society was formed in October 1829 as a response to the Philomathean Society, an exclusive literary society formed on campus in 1813. The records of the Zelosophic Society of the University of Pennsylvania are a rich source for documenting the creative energies of university students for part of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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University Scrapbook Collection, 1882-1931 (inclusive) 1885-1915 (bulk)

Extent:
6 cubic feet
Abstract:
The majority of the University Scrapbook Collection was created by George E. Nietzsche at the beginning of the twentieth century in his capacity as Publicity Agent and later Recorder of the University of Pennsylvania. The University Scrapbook Collections documents the publicity and public face of the University from the later nineteenth to early twentieth centuries.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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Mask and Wig Club Records, 1889-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:
21 cubic feet
Abstract:
The Mask & Wig Club was founded in 1889 by Clayton Fotteral McMichael as an all - male peformance group. The Mask & Wig Club documents chronicle the history of the all-male University of Pennsylvania singing and dramatics organization. Included are production materials from 1889 to 1989.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]