Overview of the Collection
Historical NoteThe Jeffersonian Literary Society was formed in 1896 by Oregon Agricultural College men students to develop public speaking skills. The society was named in honor of Thomas Jefferson. The society was active until about 1912. Content DescriptionThe Jeffersonian Literary Society Records consist of a printed Constitution and By-Laws and a program of the society in the College Chapel on April 17, 1897. The constitution and by-laws include the initial constitution established in 1896, amendments made in 1897, and a list of society members as of March 1897. The April 1897 program included presentations of a poem, essay, orations, declamations, and a farce in addition to performances by the orchestra. Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access :
Collection is open for research. Preferred Citation :Jeffersonian Literary Society Records (RG 067), Oregon State University Archives, Corvallis, Oregon. Administrative Information
Related Materials :
Photographs of the Jeffersonian Literary Society for 1909-1910 are available in Harriet's Collection (HC 1289). The Archives collections include the records of several other literary societies, including the Adelphian, Amicitia, Athenian, Feronian, Hesperian Lyceum, Sorosis, Websterian, and Zetagathean Literary Societies. Additional materials pertaining to the literary societies are available in the Memorabilia Collection (MC-Literary Societies); information about debating and forensics is also available in the Memorabilia Collection and the Speech Communication Department Records (RG 181). Subjects
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