Guide to the Vassar College Philalethean Society
Records,
1866-1939
Table of Contents
- Collection Summary
- Administrative History
- Scope and Content Note
- Subject Headings
- Administrative Information
- Access and Use
- Encoding Information
- Container List
Collection Summary
| Repository: | Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries |
|---|---|
| Creator: | Vassar College. Philalethean Society |
| Title: | Vassar College Philalethean Society Records |
| Dates: | 1866-1939 |
| Quantity: | 2 cubic ft (6 boxes) |
| Abstract: | Records of this student dramatic club include scripts from prize-winning plays, reports, scrapbooks, minutes, account books, membership records, and other items. |
| Forms of Materials: | Scripts, reports, scrapbooks, minutes, account books, and membership records. |
Administrative History
Founded in 1865, Philaletheis was the first student group on campus. It was originally created as a literary society but evolved into the drama performance club it is today.
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Scope and Content Note
Records of this student dramatic club include scripts from prize-winning plays, reports, scrapbooks, minutes, account books, membership records, and other items.
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Access and Use
Access
This collection is open for research according to the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library without any additional restrictions.
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Subject Headings
Organizations:
- Vassar College--Students.
Subjects:
- College and school drama, American--New York (State)--Poughkeepsie.
- College theater--Societies, etc.
- Women college students--New York (State)--Poughkeepsie.
- Women--New York (State)--Poughkeepsie--Societies and clubs.
Document Types:
- Scrapbooks.
- Scripts.
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Encoding Information
Encoded by Elizabeth Clarke, May 2007.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Vassar College Philalethean Society Records, Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries.
Processing Information
Original processing date unknown.
Acquisition Information
Transfer.
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Container List
There is no container list currently available for this collection.