Inventory of the Classical Club Records, 1910 - 1944

Abstract

The Classical Club, founded in 1910, was a social academic club for male students and faculty of Trinity College (now Duke University). Female students joined the club in 1924. The club promoted interest in the language, literature, and art of ancient Greek and Roman cultures. Materials include minutes, constitutions, bylaws, a sketch, calendars, membership lists, correspondence, a draft of a paper, and clippings. Major subjects include Trinity College history, Duke University history, student groups, male college students, study of classical languages and appreciation of classical literature. Materials range in date from 1910 to 1944.

Descriptive Summary

Title: Classical Club Records, 1910 - 1944.
Creator: Duke University. Classical Club.
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet, , 15 Items
Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives, Duke University.
Language: English.

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The Classical Club records include minutes, constitutions, bylaws, a sketch, calendars, membership lists, correspondence, a draft of a paper, and clippings. Major subjects include Trinity College history, Duke University history, student groups, male college students, study of classical languages and appreciation of classical literature. Materials range in date from 1910 to 1944.

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Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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Constitution draft, 1910

Box 1 Folder 1

Minutes and constitution, 1913-1918

Box 1 Folder 2

Minutes, 1918-1928

Box 1 Folder 3

Minutes and constitutions, 1928-1944

Box 1 Folder 4

Article 9, Article 10, Article 11, 1925

Box 1 Folder 5

Badge sketch, circa 1918-1928

Box 1 Folder 6

Calendars and miscellaneous correspondence, 1934-1942

Box 1 Folder 7

Membership lists, 1940-1941

Box 1 Folder 8

Virgil paper, 1930

Box 1 Folder 9

Clippings, 1926-1943

Box 1 Folder 10

Papers presented before the Classical Club of Duke University, 1929-1930

Box 1 Folder 11

Historical Note

The Classical Club was a social academic club composed of students interested in Greek and Latin language and culture. The exact date of the founding of the club is unknown. In May, 1910, there were ten members of the club. The group presented papers at bimonthly meetings, placed classical studies titles in the libraries, arranged panel discussions, and hosted visiting lecturers. One well-publicized event was a meeting where Professor A. R. Anderson of Duke University presented a paper on Virgil to commemorate the bimillennium of the poet's birth.

In 1924, the Parthenon Club of Trinity College, a women's club also interested in the classics, joined the men's Classical Club. In 1927, more women interested in classical studies created the Forum Club, and held joint meetings with the Classical Club. The Classical Club continued to be active at Duke University until sometime after 1944.