Shakespeare Club of Marion (Iowa) records

Collection

Identifier: IWA0070

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Scope and Contents

The Shakespeare Club of Marion records date from 1909 to 1955 and measure 12 linear inches. Included are the minutes from 1909 to 1955 (lacking 1917-1925 and 1927-1929), programs, and two scrapbooks that document the clubs activities from 1918 to 1934.

Dates

Creation: 1909-1955

Creator

Shakespeare Club of Marion (Iowa) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The records are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

The Shakespeare Club of Marion was organized in 1909. The club's purpose was the intellectual improvement of its members, especially in literature and history. Membership was limited to twenty active members who met on Thursday evenings to discuss current events and study the plays of Shakespeare and other literature.