Websterian Literary Society Records (RG 47)
1892-1894
1 file folder and one reel of microfilm
Scope and Content Note
The records consist of three series: 1. Membership Lists; 2. Constitution and By-laws; and 3. Minutes, October 1892-October 1894. Several membership lists are included throughout the records. The records pertain to the activities of the society.
Records are available in both paper and microfilm formats.
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 co-educational 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.
Related Materials
Records of other literary societies: Adelphian (RG 48); Amacitia (RG 38); Athenian (RG 61); Feronian (RG 42); Hesparian (RG 65); Jeffersonian (RG 67); Sorosis (RG 46); and Zetagathean (RG 68). A photograph of the Websterian Literary Society can be found in the OSU Historical Photographic Collection (P25:1568); photos of other literary societies are located in Harriet's Collection and other photographic collections. Additional literary society information is located in the Memorabilia Collection files, MC-Literary Societies and MC-Munford, Kenneth.
Shelf Locations:
- 7/1/2/i (12x17 oversize box)
- Microfilm cabinet
