RG047 Guide to the Websterian Literary Society Records 1892-1894 Websterian Literary Society Records Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Oregon State University Libraries, University Archives 1996
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Finding aid encoded by Faye Harkins 2004 Finding aid written in English. Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections & Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331-4501 Phone: 541-737-2165 Email: archives@oregonstate.edu Web: http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/archives
RG 047 Websterian Literary Society (Oregon Agricultural College) Websterian Literary Society Records 1892-1894 0.10 cubic ft. 1 microfilm reel The Websterian Literary Society Records document the activities of this co-educational organization for Oregon Agricultural College students. Materials in English. 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.

The records pertain to the organization, administration, and activities of the society. Several membership lists are included throughout the records.

The records of the Websterian Literary Society are organized into three series: I. Membership Lists; II. Constitution and By-laws; and III. Minutes.

Websterian Literary Society Records (RG 47), Oregon State Univerity Archives, Corvallis, Oregon.

The records of other Literary Societies are available as other record groups. A photograph of the Websterian Literary Society can be found in the OSU Historical Photographic Collection. Photos of other societies are located in Harriet's Collection and other collections.

 Websterian Literary Society (Oregon Agricultural College) Literature--Oregon--Corvallis--Societies, etc. Oregon Colleges and Universities