Hesperian Society Collection, 1883-1887

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hesperian Society
Title
Hesperian Society Collection
Dates
1883-1887 (inclusive)
Quantity
.2 cubic feet, (1 box)
Collection Number
OLPa080HES
Summary
The official records of the Hesperian Society, short-lived literary society for college prep students in the academy at Albany College (Oregon).
Repository
Lewis & Clark College, Special Collections and Archives

Aubrey R. Watzek Library
615 S. Palatine Hill Rd.
Portland, OR
97219
Telephone: 5037687758
Fax: 5037687282
archives@lclark.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection has no restrictions and is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Founded in 1873, the Hesperian Society was a literary society organized for young students in the college prep academy at Albany College. The group functioned from 1883 to 1887.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Constitution and minutes.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish, exhibit, broadcast, or quote from materials in the Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections requires written permission of the Head of Archives & Special Collections.

Preferred Citation

The Hesperian Society Collection (OLPa080HES), Lewis & Clark College Aubrey Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections, Portland, Oregon.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Collection

College Archives

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Box M.V.i.1.a - M.v.i.1.d, 1871-1904Return to Top

Container(s): Box

Container(s) Description Dates
File
M.V.i.1.d.1
Constitution and minutes
1883-1887

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Corporate Names

  • Albany College (Albany, Or.)
  • Hesperian Society

Geographical Names

  • Albany (Or.)