Bishop's Literary Club records

Collection — Box: SC

Identifier: S3623

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains four pamphlets with information on club officers, meeting dates, members, programs, and bibliographies. One pamphlet has Lydia M. Poirier’s name in it, two have a Duluth Public Library stamp.

Dates

Creation: 1899-1909

Creator

Bishop’s Literary Club (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

This Duluth club studied literature, history, foreign cultures and the bible and gave discussions and book reports.The club was organized by Bishop James McGolrick, who is noted in their programs as the instructor or director. They club initially met weekly, then on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. The membership fee was $1. All of the members of the club were women.

Extent

4.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains four pamphlets with information on club officers, meeting dates, members, programs, and bibliographies.

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.