Sinconian Literary Society minute book
Collection
Identifier: V281
Scope and Contents
This volume contains the constitution, bylaws, member lists, and meeting minutes of the Sinconian Literary Society at the Union Christian College in Merom, Indiana, ranging from 1863 to 1880, regarding the club's activities.
Dates
- 1863-1880
Creator
- Sinconian Literary Society (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.
Administrative History
The Sinconian Literary Society originally began as the Orion Constellation in 1856, a combination of separate men's and women's debating societies at Merom Academy, the Washington Star and Aurora Borealis, respectively. It went through multiple name changes, including Philomathean Society and the Union Literary Association. Finally, after a fracture in membership, the Sinconian Society was formed in 1863 at the Union Christian College in Merom, Indiana.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of one item.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Clarence S. Payne on 1952/07/16.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2024/09/26 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid created 2024/09/26 by Lauren Patton.
Creator
- Sinconian Literary Society (Ind.) (Organization)
- Title
- Sinconian Literary Society minute 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
