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Guide to the Cheyenne Young Men's Literary Club Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H91-34

Scope and Content

The collection consists primarily of volumes of meeting minutes. Volume 33 (1958-1961) contains nomination correspondence, absence excuses, and miscellaneous treasurer reports. Also included is an extensive collection of annual meeting brochures that list active, retired, and honorary members as well as slates of officers.

Dates

  • 1902-2002

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Historical Note

Organized in 1902, the Cheyenne Young Men's Literary Club is an intellectual social club for discussing historical, social, literary, and political events. Membership is selective and usually consists of prominent civic and political residents.

Extent

5.5 cubic feet (6 record boxes and 6 microfilm rolls) : Bound volumes

Abstract

The collection consists primarily of volumes of meeting minutes.

Processing Information

The Cheyenne Young Men's Literary Club Collections consists of the following accessions: H61-12, H74-22, H2004-44, H2010-8, H2011-16, H2012-1, H2013-46, H2013-57, and H2014-1. The finding aid was developed in 1961 and has been updated as needed. It is divided into three main series: Minutes, Rules and Regulations Booklets, and Annual Banquet and Meeting Brochures

Title
Guide to the Cheyenne Young Men's Literary Club Collection, 1902-1995
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Carl Hallberg, Sandy Dion, Curtis Greubel
Date
© 2014
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • 2021/02/15: Updated finding aid to reflect material received after 2014

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826