Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Eclectic Literary Society Records
UA.12.2.3
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Michigan Agricultural College. Eclectic Literary Society.
- Title
- Eclectic Literary Society records
- ID
- UA.12.2.3
- Date [inclusive]
- 1916-1929
- Extent
- 0.5 Cubic feet 4 folders, 3 ledgers
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Historical Note
The second literary society at Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University), the Eclectic Literary Society was founded in 1877. Activities were both literary and social. Around 1885,they became the Eclectic Society and sat on the Interfraternity Council and actively participated in Greek life, hosting banquets and organizing plays. In 1940, they became the Epsilon Eta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega, a social fraternity.
Scope and Contents note
The three ledgers contain accounting information for the Eclectic Society from 1917-1929. There is information about the society's house, its members, its social events, and the café it ran.
The folders contain a social activity program, information on a proposed building for the society, stockholders in the society, society directories, copies of their newsletter, The Tic, from 1894, 1915, 1921 and 1924.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections September 2006
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
March 2009
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Alpha Tau Omega. Epsilon Eta Chapter (Michigan State University).
- Michigan Agricultural College. Eclectic Literary Society.
- Michigan Agricultural College. Students. Societies, etc..
- Michigan State College. Students. Societies, etc.
Genre(s)
- Ledgers (account books)
- Newsletters
- Photographs
- Programs (Publications)
Personal Name(s)
- Kuhn, Madison
Subject(s)
- College students -- Michigan -- East Lansing
- College students -- Societies and clubs
- Greek letter societies -- Michigan -- East Lansing
Collection Inventory
RecordsScope and Contents note |
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Banquet Program 1897 |
F.D. | 1 | ||
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Eclectic Society building 1906 |
F.D. | 2 | ||
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Eclectic Society Directory 1906 - 1907, 1912 |
F.D. | 3 | ||
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The Tic (newsletter) 1894, 1915, 1921, 1924 |
F.D. | 4 | ||
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Café and house ledger 1916-1917 |
2096H | Vol. 1 | ||
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Café and house ledger 1920-1926 |
2096H | Vol. 2 | ||
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Treasurer's ledger 1917-1927 |
2096H | Vol. 3 | ||
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Photographs - MSU Collection |
Drawer MSU Photo Coll. |
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Students. Organizations. Alpha Tau Omega |
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Students. Organizations. Eclectic Society |
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