Faculty Dining Club B papers
Scope and Content
Although founded in 1918, Dining Club B evidently made no attempt to record its history or take note of any significant anniversaries. As a result, the first decade of its existence is not documented as it has been for other dining clubs, namely Gown in Town and Faculty Dining Club A. No special events, anniversaries or unusual occurrences are highlighted in the collection.
The records highlight the routine functions of this organization. Included are financial records, membership lists, correspondence, mostly regarding the status of various members, policies and a Statements of Purpose, and notices of meetings and lists of speakers.
Dates
- 1928-1976
Creator
- University of Minnesota. Faculty Dining Club B (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Use of Materials
Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Copyright
Requests for permission to quote from the Faculty Dining Club B papers should be arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives head.
Historical Note
Faculty Dining Club B, also known as Bolsheviks, was established in 1918 by Lester B. Shippee and Mason W. Tyler, both of the History Department. The purpose of the Club is “…to give members of the faculty an opportunity to meet in fellowship and discussion with colleagues representing various divisions of the University.” From its inception, members of the Club consisted of full-time male faculty, nominated by their colleagues and selected by a special committee. However, in 1971 several faculty women were elected to membership as is evidenced in a letter dated November 2, 1971, as well as subsequent notices of meetings and membership lists. Meetings are held each month during the regular academic year and include dinner and a talk by one of the members.
Extent
2 boxes (1.0 linear feet)
Abstract
Collection contains the papers of the Faculty Dining Club B at the University of Minnesota.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically.
Source of acquisition
The collection was originally deposited in University Archives on November 13, 1970 by Professor Sather.
- Clubs -- Minnesota Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Teachers -- Minnesota Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Faculty Dining Club B papers, 1928-1976
- Author
- Archives Staff
- Date
- revised September 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Collecting Area Details
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