Websterian Literary Society Records, 1892-1894
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Websterian Literary Society (Oregon Agricultural College)
- Title
- Websterian Literary Society Records
- Dates
- 1892-1894 (inclusive)18921894
- Quantity
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0.10 cubic ft.
1 microfilm reel - Collection Number
- RG 047
- Summary
- The Websterian Literary Society Records document the activities of this co-educational organization for Oregon Agricultural College students.
- Repository
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Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu - Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical Note
The Websterian Literary Society was organized in October 1892, one of two societies created at the time (the other being the Ciceronian Literary Society) through a plan conceived by the college's president, John Bloss. It was a coeducational society that met bi-weekly with programs that included instrumental and vocal music, readings, declamations, and debates. The society initially had two chapters, and later added a third as membership increased. The Websterians probably disbanded in 1895 or 1896 when several new literary societies were formed.
Content Description
The records pertain to the organization, administration, and activities of the society. Several membership lists are included throughout the records.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Websterian Literary Society Records (RG 47), Oregon State Univerity Archives, Corvallis, Oregon.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The records of the Websterian Literary Society are organized into three series: I. Membership Lists; II. Constitution and By-laws; and III. Minutes.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Literature--Oregon--Corvallis--Societies, etc.
Corporate Names
- Websterian Literary Society (Oregon Agricultural College)
