West Virginia University, Literary Societies, Records
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 0888
Records of two West Virginia University literary societies. Columbia Literary Society Records include minutes books, 1861-1920 (4 Vols.); ledgers, 1873-1907 (2 Vols.); and roll book, dues record, and financial reports, 1906-1921 (1 Vol.). Records of the Parthenon Literary Society include minute book, 1895-1911 (1 Vol.) and roll book, dues record, and financial reports, 1907-1911 (1 Vol.). The collection also includes miscellaneous notes, lists, reports, and letters inserted between pages of these volumes. The formation of these Societies predates the establishment of West Virginia University on February 7, 1867. The Columbian Literary Society was established in the fall of 1852 (cf. inside front leaf of volume of Columbian Literary Society records, 1861-1873). The Parthenon Literary Society was known as the 'Monongalian up to 1872' (cf. p.[1] of volume of Columbian Literary Society records, 1861-1873).
English
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0.3 Linear Feet (Summary: 4 in. (2 unboxed ledgers))
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