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Zenobian Society records

 Collection
Identifier: uarc 635

Scope and Content

The collection contains one notebook with a copy of the constitution, by-laws, member lists, and minutes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1869

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials in English

Use of Materials

Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Copyright

Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). Requests to publish should be arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives.

Historical Note

The Zenobian Society was organized on December 9, 1869 by a group of women at the University of Minnesota. The society was social, with a purpose "of mutual improvement, the refinement of our manners, and the cultivation of our trade." The last meeting of the Zenobian Society was held on June 10, 1970.

Extent

1 box (0.25 cubic feet)

Abstract

Collection contains one small bound notebook outlining the constitution and by laws of the Zenobian Society at the University of Minnesota. .

Source of acquisition

The collection was deposited in University Archives on May 8, 1950.

Title
Zenobian Society Records, 1869
Author
Karen Spilman
Date
June 2005
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Collecting Area Details

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