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Laurean and Eutaxian Societies' records , 1878-1909
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Oregon. Laurean Society
- Title
- Laurean and Eutaxian Societies' records
- Dates
- 1878-1909 (inclusive)18781909
- Quantity
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3 linear feet, (15 containers)
2 unprocessed linear feet, (2 containers)
- Collection Number
- UA 125
- Summary
- The Laurean and Eutaxian societies were student literary groups at the University of Oregon, founded in 1876 and 1877, respectively, and together they donated a book collection to UO in 1877 that would become the beginning of a University library. The collection contains meeting minutes, treasurer's and cash books, roll call, secretary's book, correspondence, a scrapbook, and volumes of the joint publication, The Reflector.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Laurean and Eutaxian societies were student literary groups at the University of Oregon. The Laurean society was a men's student group founded during the first year of the University, 1876. The Eutaxian Society was a women's student literary society and was organized in 1877.
The Laurean and Eutaxian Corporation was organized with a state charter in 1877 to further the literary interests of the societies of the University. In 1877, the University did not yet have its own library. That same year the Laurean and Eutaxian societies purchased the book collection held by the Eugene Library Association and moved it to the UO campus, thereby establishing the nucleus for the future UO campus libraries.
Sources: UO Catalogue, 1914-1915; The University of Oregon, 1882-1942, by Henry D. Sheldon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains meeting minutes, treasurer's and cash books, roll call, secretary's book, correspondence, a scrapbook, and volumes of the joint publication, The Reflector.
The Laurean Society records consist of nine volumes containing handwritten and typed meeting minutes, treasurer's and cash books, and correspondence from 1878-1902.
The Eutaxian Society records consist of five volumes of handwritten and typed meeting minutes, roll call, secretary's book, and a scrapbook from 1889-1909.
Also included are volumes 1-4 of the Laurean and Eutaxian societies' joint publication, The Reflector, 1891-1894.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College students--Oregon--Eugene--Societies, etc
- Literature--Societies, etc
- Student activities--Oregon--Eugene
Corporate Names
- University of Oregon
- University of Oregon. Laurean Society
Form or Genre Terms
- Cashbooks
- Correspondence
- Scrapbooks
