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Athene Club records

 Collection — Container: Folder 1
Identifier: IWA1152

Scope and Contents

The Athene Club records date from 1897-1898 and consist of one program that lists members, honorary members, and the order of events for meetings.

Dates

  • Existence: 1897-1898

Conditions Governing Access

The records are open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Women's club named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, Athene. The club activities focused on studying the arts and literature, history and science, current events and parliamentary rule. It was known as the "Mother of all clubs."

Extent

0.25 linear inches

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The program for the Athene Club from 1897-1898.

Arrangement

One folder, shelved in SCVF.

Title
Athene Club records
Author
Caroline Allen
Date
2016
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Iowa Women's Archives Repository

Contact:
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5068
319-335-5900 (Fax)