Chicago Library Club records
Scope and Contents
Formed in 1891 by newcomers into the Chicago library field from New York to encourage the acquaintance and cooperation between libraries, library schools and other fields. Founding members included W.F. Poole, Frederick H. Wild, Charles Alexander Nelson, Edith Clark and others. Collection includes one box of assorted correspondence, clippings and other miscellaneous items from 1971-84, and one ledger.
Dates
- Creation: 1892-1984
Creator
- Chicago Library Club (Organization)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.
Extent
0.8 Linear Feet (2 boxes and 1 ledger)
Abstract
Formed in 1891 by newcomers into the Chicago library field from New York to encourage the acquaintance and cooperation between libraries, library schools and other fields. Founding members included W.F. Poole, Frederick H. Wild, Charles Alexander Nelson, Edith Clark and others. Collection includes one box of assorted correspondence, clippings and other miscellaneous items from 1971-84, and one ledger.
Location
1 10 4, Vault 36 1
Separated Materials
Some materials, including Reports of the Treasurer, 1892-1913 (VAULT Case MS Z 008 .164) are cataloged separately. Consult the online catalog to find additional materials.
Source
- Wyly, Mary (Donor, Person)
Topical
- Title
- Chicago Library Club records, 1892-1984
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org