Viola Literary Association recording secretary's book

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: Coll 877

Content Description

Viola Literary Association recording secretary's recording book documents the subjects discussed by the literary society founded in Viola, Oregon. The recording book includes the 1890 minutes of the society, member roster, dues, and the constitution of the society. The ledger records debated issues such as "resolved that women should enjoy equal suffrage with men," and "resolved that the negro has been worse treated in America than the Indian." The final pages of the ledger are unrelated to the society and detail the goings-on of the local schoolhouse in 1896.

One photograph is included with the leger, possibly a 1981 portrait of the society in front to the school house in Springwater, Oregon, a town nine miles south of Viola.

Dates

1890-1891, 1896

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to the public.

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Conditions Governing Use

This work has been identified as in the public domain under applicable United States copyright laws.

Biographical / Historical

The Viola Literary Association was formed by citizens of the town to improve their debate and composition skills. Viola, Oregon is a former lumber town and stagecoach stop in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Extent

.25 linear feet (1 container) : 1 legal size half-manuscript box

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Viola, Oregon is a former lumber town and stagecoach stop in Clackamas County, Oregon. Viola Literary Association recording secretary's recording book documents the subjects discussed by the town's literary society in 1890.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Max Rambod Rare Books, 2021.

Processing Information

Collection processed by Alexandra M. Bisio, 2021.

Subjects

Clubs -- Oregon Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Literature -- Societies, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Women -- Oregon -- Societies and clubs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings