Fortnightly Club Records
Scope and Contents
The Fortnightly Club Records consist mainly of papers read before the Fortnightly Club, and minutes of their meetings. Also included are newspaper clippings, programs, codes of conduct correspondence, membership information and the constitution.
Dates
- created: 1909-1955
Creator
- Fortnightly Club (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Biographical or Historical Information
The Fortnightly Club was founded by Rev. Frank Hays, a Grand Forks Presbyterian minister, on October 20, 1898, with sixteen charter members. Meetings were held the first and third Monday from October through May. As stated in the constitution, “The object of this club shall be the cultivation of social relations, and as a means thereto the discussion of literary, scientific, and current topics.” Membership included prominent persons at the University of North Dakota, as well as members of the business, legal and medical communities.
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1.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Grand Forks social club founded in 1898, consisting of prominent members of UND, as well as the business, legal and medical communities
Method of Acquisition
Donation; the acquisition records are unavailable
Accruals and Additions
An addition was received anonymously at an unknown date; Acc.2000-2448
Separated Materials
Text of lecture (circa 1917) by the Rev. A. H. Thompson to the Fortnightly Club on Abraham Lincoln. Special Collections Stacks: E457.2 .T56 1917
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Repository Details
Part of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections Repository
Chester Fritz Library
3051 University Ave Stop 9000
Grand Forks ND 58202-9000 US
701-777-4625
und.archives@und.edu