Indianapolis German Literary Club records
Collection
Identifier: V188
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a bound volume of the Indianapolis German Literary Club's annual program booklets ranging from 1893 to 1918 that include the group's constitution and by-laws. The second volume contains the club's meeting minutes (1893-1917), newpaper clippings, a photograph of Mrs. Charles M. Walker, and the club's history written in English and German by Mrs. Henry Lane Bruner and dated December 14, 1938.
Dates
- 1893-1938
Language of Materials
Materials in English and German.
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 Indianapolis German Literary Club was founded in 1889 by Mrs. Charles M. (Claire A.) Walker. The purpose of the club was the study of German literature and language. The club name was "The German Club" in 1890, then changed to "Der Deutsch-Literarische Klub" in 1894 and changed again to the "Indianapolis Deutsch-Literarische Klub" in 1896. From the clubs inception, all papers, discussions and conversations were written and conducted in German. The annual program booklets were printed in English from 1893 to 1895 and the meeting minutes were written in English from 1893 to 1894. Thereafter, both programs and meeting minutes were written in German. Following the death of Mrs. Walker in July 1917, the members voted to disband at their November 27, 1917 meeting.
Source:
Information found within collection.
Source:
Information found within collection.
Extent
0.02 Cubic Feet (2 volumes)
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Indianapolis Literary Club on 1939/07.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2020/02/14 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2020/02/14 by Laura Eliason.
- Title
- Indianapolis German Literary Club records
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
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
