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Twenty Club records

 Collection
Identifier: 010.TC

Abstract

The Twenty Club records include documents relevant to the group's founding in 1904 at Michigan State Normal College. The collection includes membership lists, meeting minutes, newsletters, and other materials from 1906 until 2000. The collection is valuable to the study of private clubs and well-known faculty members.

Dates

  • 1906 - 2000

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Administrative History Note

The Twenty Club was founded in 1906 by 20 faculty members at the Michigan State Normal College to discuss scholarly papers. The group expanded its membership beyond the original 20 in later years, and hosted different events including dinner parties. The Twenty Club remained a part of the university for over a century.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 halfsize archive box)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Twenty Club records
Status
Completed
Author
Mia Colavito
Date
17 January 2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673