Parthenon Club records, 1916-1924
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Summary
- Creator:
- Trinity College (Durham, N.C.). Parthenon Club
- Abstract:
- The Parthenon Club was an organization for female students and faculty of Trinity College. The club was active from 1916 until 1924. The club promoted interest in the language, literature, and art of ancient Greek and Roman cultures, especially the work of women. Materials include one bound volume containing minutes, constitutions, and financial records. Major subjects include women at Trinity College, Trinity College history, student groups, study of classical languages, appreciation of classical literature, and women in classical literature.
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet
1 Item - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- UA.31.09.0001
- University Archives Record Group:
- 31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 09 -- Student Organizations – Art and Literature
Background
- Scope and content:
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Contains the records of the Parthenon Club, a club for Trinity College women who were interested in classical studies. Date ranges from 1916-1924.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Parthenon Club of Trinity College was established for women to pursue interests in the language, literature, and art of ancient Greek and Roman cultures. The club was formed in 1916. The first officers were: Kate Goodman Umstead, Mary Knight, Etoile Young, and Evelyn Reade. The group met weekly and presented papers, discussed research, and produced programs for each other.
In 1924, the women of Parthenon Club joined the men of the Classical Club. In 1927, more women interested in classical studies created the Folum Club, and held joint meetings with the Classical Club. The Classical Club continued to be active at Duke University until sometime after 1944.
- Acquisition information:
- The Parthenon Club Records were received by the University Archives as a gift in 1976.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Emily Glenn, January 2003
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, June 2006
Accession A76-11 is described in this finding aid.
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Subjects
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- Subjects:
- Art, Classical
Art, Greek
Art, Roman
Classical languages -- Study and teaching
Classical literature -- Appreciation -- United States
Classical literature -- Study and teaching
Classical literature -- Women authors - Names:
- Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) -- Students
Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) -- History
Trinity College (Durham, N.C.). Parthenon Club
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[Identification of item], Parthenon Club Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.