Washington Literary Society
Scope and Contents
Includes secretary's books with minutes of meetings, treasurer's books, library books (with records of books lent), roll books, and copies of the Society's constitution. Contains accounts of student debates on current political and social questions.
Dates
- Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Creator
- Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society (Organization)
Conditions Governing Use
The materials from Washington & Lee University's Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source.
Biographical / Historical
Student literary and debating society with associated library at Washington College, later Washington and Lee University, founded 1814. Popularity declined after World War I, and the society ceased to exist c. 1953
Extent
From the Record Group: x Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Washington Literary Society|bgift|cdate unknown
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository