2017-10-11 Guide to the Ohio State University, Horton Literary Society Records, 1874-1904 RG.44.7 Finding aid prepared by Samantha Thorne Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections
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2018 June This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2018-10-22T11:04-0400 English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Ohio State University, Horton Literary Society Records RG.44.7 Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections 1.32 Cubic feet 1874-1904 The Horton Literary Society was a student debate and speech organization at the Ohio State University; it was founded in 1874, and existed until 1904. The Ohio State University, Horton Literary Society Records contain constitutions, record books, and other materials related to the management of this society. Collection materials are dated 1874-1904. (1) carton, (1) oversize folder, (1) letter file folder English Ohio State University. Horton Literary Society. Arrangement of Materials

Materials are arranged in the order received.

 Acquisitions Information

Accession Number UA.2014.0136: Horton Literary Society, 2014 July 18; Accession Number UA.2018.0111: Peggy Wymore, 2013 April 28; One other unknown accession

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[identification of item], Ohio State University, Horton Literary Society Records, RG 44.7, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

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Finding aid written by: Samantha Thorne, 2018 June

 Historical Note

The Horton Literary Society was a student organization for both male and female students at the Ohio State University. It was founded in 1874 as the second literary society on campus; the Alcyone Literary Society was the first, and Horton often had a friendly rivalry with the other group. The purpose of Horton was to provide an opportunity to improve writing and speaking skills. At their regular meetings, members would perform music, give impromptu speeches, read essays, and participate in debates. Their motto was "Per Angusta ad Augusta," or in English, "Through difficulties to honors." In 1881 Horton and Alcyone established The Lantern, the Ohio State University student newspaper. The Horton Literary Society was disbanded in 1904; an attempt was made to revive it by combining with the Alcyone in 1905, but the idea never took off.

 Scope and Contents

The Ohio State University, Horton Literary Society Records contain constitutions, programs, record books, and other materials related to the management of this society. Collection materials are dated 1874-1904.

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Includes rosters of members and the amount of dues they paid.

 Accession Number UA.2018.0111 0.02 Cubic feet 1886, 1899 (1) letter file folder Twelfth Anniversary event program Small Accessions 68 1886 November 19 Event program Small Accessions 68 1886 February 5 Constitution and by-laws Small Accessions 68 1899