Ohio State University, Philomathean Literary Society Records 1894-1945

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The Philomathean Literary Society was a women’s student literary society at Ohio State University. The club was founded in 1894 and existed until at least 1945. The Ohio State University, Philomathean Literary Society Records contain writings, administrative materials, and commemorative materials, dated 1894-1945.

[identification of item], Ohio State University, Philomathean Literary Society Records, RG 44.16, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, Philomathean Literary Society Records contain writings, administrative materials, and commemorative materials, dated 1894-1945. Writings include autobiographies, book reviews, essays, plays, poetry, and sketches. Administrative materials include the constitution, correspondence, financial records, membership lists, and minutes. Commemorative materials include a history of Philomathean, clippings, programs, and a yearbook.

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Accession Number UA.1971.0074: Source unknown, date unknown

The Philomathean Literary Society was an undergraduate student organization at Ohio State University. The club was founded in 1894 as a women’s literary society, and existed until at least 1945. As of 2018, it is not an active organization.

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Finding aid written by: Samantha Thorne, 2018 March

Finding aid prepared by Samantha Thorne