Literary and Scientific League Records
Scope and Contents
The Literary and Scientific League Records consist of a record book containing the by-laws, constitution, and membership list of this coeducational group. These records, which date from 1890 through 1893, also contain minutes of the bi-monthly meetings and information about the location of each meeting, the attendees, the business conducted, and a summary of the program and ensuing discussion.
Dates
- Creation: 1890-1893
Creator
- Literary and Scientific League (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Historical Note
The Literary and Scientific League was organized on January 22, 1890 in Walla Walla, Washington. The mission of the group was to foster mutual improvement in the literary and scientific communities. The group met every alternate Tuesday starting January 28, 1890.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Literary and Scientific League Records contain information related to the Literary and Scientific League, a cultural organization founded in 1890 in Walla Walla, Washington for the purpose of mutual improvement. This collection consists of a record book containing the by-laws, constitution, and membership list. These records, which date from 1890 through 1893, also contain minutes of the bi-monthly meetings and information about the location of each meeting, the attendees, the business conducted, and a summary of the program and ensuing discussion.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.
- Title
- Guide to the Literary and Scientific League Records
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository