Regular Donkey Club records , 1872-1876

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Regular Donkey Club (Salem, Or.); Regular Humbug Club (Salem, Or.)
Title
Regular Donkey Club records
Dates
1872-1876 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.025 linear feet, (1 volume)
Collection Number
B 097
Summary
The Regular Donkey Club, of Salem, Oregon, was male social club. The collection (1872-1876) contains constitution, by-laws, and minutes.
Repository
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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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 Regular Donkey Club, of Salem, Oregon, was a male social club. The club was formed August 11, 1867, and consisted of four regular, and three honorary, members. Minutes were not kept until April 4, 1872. All member names are fictitious.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection (1872-1876) contains a ledger volume that consists of constitution, by-laws, and minutes.

Fictitious names include Jack Junk and Sly Sam. Minutes include a joint meeting of the Regular Donkey Club and the Regular Humbug Club.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Clubs--Oregon--Salem
  • Men--Oregon--Salem--Societies and clubs

Corporate Names

  • Regular Donkey Club (Salem, Or.)
  • Regular Humbug Club (Salem, Or.)

Geographical Names

  • Salem (Or.)--Social life and customs--19th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • Bylaws (administrative records)
  • Constitutions