Kokomo Star Society record book
Collection — Folder: S2269
Identifier: S2269
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the Kokomo Star Society record book containing entries ranging from 1875 to 1877. The small book includes the group's constitution, bylaws, meeting minutes, and a list of its early members. Please note that the preamble and first page of the constitution have faded and are difficult to read.
Dates
- 1875-1877
Creator
- Star Society (Kokomo, Ind.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
The Star Society was a literary club started in Kokomo, Indiana in 1875. Membership was open to "all persons of a good moral standing over the age of 9 years." The society's meetings included readings, essays, soliloquies, and debates. Several members of the Ingels family were early and active members of the society.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mrs. Ward R. Ingels on 1966/08/10.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2022/01/31 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2022/01/31 by Laura Eliason.
Creator
- Star Society (Kokomo, Ind.) (Organization)
- Title
- Kokomo Star Society record book
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
