Pioneer Reading Club Records

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: OGLMC-113

Scope and Contents

The Pioneer Reading Club Records date from 1899-1901 and consist of one hardback journal, containing the Club's constitution and meeting minutes. Also included is an article from the Grand Forks Herald, written by W.P. Davies. The article discusses the history of the Pioneer Reading Club.

Dates

created: 1899-1901

Creator

Pioneer Reading 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 Pioneer Reading Club was founded in 1885, and was the first women's club in Grand Forks. The group sought the “mutual advancement of its members in general literature,” according to its constitution. Candidates for membership were proposed by a committee who would vouch for them, and could only be elected through a unanimous vote of those present. In 1885, membership was capped at twelve, although by 1900 this limit had been rescinded. Regular meetings were held every Monday afternoon, and usually consisted of the reading and discussion of literature.

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