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Literary and Scientific League Records

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-148

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

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

Contact:
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla WA 99362 United States
509-527-5922