Contemporary Club records
Scope and Contents
Formed to preserve and promote a progressive interest in literature, art and contemporary thought, the Contemporary Club of Chicago was the result of the merging of two Chicago woman’s clubs: The Wednesday Club and the Young Fortnightly. The collection consists of meeting minutes, yearbooks, program announcements, historical materials and other recordkeeping documents.
Dates
- Creation: 1890-ongoing
Creator
- Contemporary Club (Chicago, Ill.) (Organization)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is restricted. Contact reference@newberry.org for additional information.
Extent
9.8 Linear Feet (6 record cartons, 3 boxes, 1 oversize box, and 1 metal trunk)
Abstract
Formed to preserve and promote a progressive interest in literature, art and contemporary thought, the Contemporary Club of Chicago was the result of the merging of two Chicago woman’s clubs: The Wednesday Club and the Young Fortnightly. The collection consists of meeting minutes, yearbooks, program announcements, historical materials and other recordkeeping documents.
Location
1 13 6, 1 16 4
Source
- Kenly, Suzanne W. (Donor, Person)
Topical
- Title
- Contemporary Club records, 1890-ongoing
- 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