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Faculty Dining Club B papers

 Collection
Identifier: 656

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

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.

Related Materials in University Archives

University of Minnesota. Campus Club papers

University of Minnesota. Gown in Town papers

University of Minnesota. Faculty Dining Club A papers

University of Minnesota. Thirty-Niners Faculty Dining Club papers

University of Minnesota. Wardell Faculty Dining Club papers

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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