Ladies Reading Circle Scrapbooks and Papers, 1890 - 1990
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Ladies Reading Circle
- Abstract:
- The scrapbooks and papers of this collection chronicle the interests and activities of the Saratoga Springs Ladies Reading Circle.
- Extent:
- 1 flat box
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of 6 books of minutes, financial accounting and news clippings and ephemera chronicling the history of the club and its members.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Ladies Reading Circle of Saratoga Springs was founded in 1890 by a group of married Baptist women; they did allow one single woman to join, Sarah Wood. The club was originally known as the Tippo Tibb Club, named after Tippo Tibb, an Arab who was a Governor in the Congo and Beyond. Once they had learned more of his background, they renamed the club the Ladies Reading Circle. The group met weekly.
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Items in this collection may be subject to Copyright Laws.
- Terms of access:
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Items may only be used in the Saratoga Room.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- 518-584-7860