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Athenaeum Club papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Athenaeum Club papers | |
| Creator: Athenaeum Club (Walton County, Ga.) | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1899-1998 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 Linear Feet 2 document boxes | |
| Collection Number: ms2979 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
The Athenaeum Club was organized by a group of women in Monroe, Walton County, Georgia, in August of 1899, with seventeen charter members and has continued to meet since that time. A social and literary club, it was first known as the Irving Circle or Club. Meeting monthly for nine months of the year, programs included reviews of literature, current topics and original papers showing ability and literary merit were presented.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of one bound book with founding rules and the 1911 President's address, yearbooks from 1901-June 1947 and minutes and yearbooks for most years September 1947-May 1998. Photographs were taken when the Club donated the materials and are included.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Athenaeum Club papers, ms2979, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
In 1998 the Athenaeum Club donated their materials came to the Hargrett Library. Photographs were made of the occasion and are included with the papers. The Club agreed to send additional materials on a yearly basis.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2009 July 6.