DC0180s

Tarbelles Book Club
Records, 2005-

Volume
1 file

Biographical Note
The Tarbelles book club was formed in 1998 with its first meeting in January 1999. Founding members were all employees of Davidson College. The club meets monthly and has on several occasions been joined by such authors as Sheri Reynolds, Steven Sherrill, Judith Minthorn Stacy, Robert Morgan, and Josephine Humphreys.

Scope and Content
The collection consists of a history of the club.

Folders
Box 1
1. History

DC0250s

Alpha Book Club
Records, 1996-

Volume
1 file

Biographical Note
The Alpha Book Club was formed in 1996 at The Pines, a retirement center in Davidson, NC.

Scope and Content
The collection consists of programs for the club.

Folders
Box 1
1. Programs, 1990-91, 1993-1996
2. Programs, 1996-1999

DC0299s

Literatae Book Club
Records, 1990-1998

Volume
9 folders

Biographical Note
The Literatae Book Club was formed in 1990. with the first meeting of the club being held in January 1991. The purpose of the club is to encourage reading, provide for an exchange of ideas and reflection and to encourage fellowship. The club holds program meetings for book discussions and also hosts social events.

Scope and Content
The collection contains one folder of by-laws and committee lists and a series of annual folders which contain minutes, news clippings, membership lists, and program lists.

Folders
Box 1
1. By-laws and Committees, 1991-1997
2. 1990-1991
3. 1991-1992
4. 1992-1993
5. 1993-1994
6. 1994-1995
7. 1995-1996
8. 1996-1997
9. 1997-1998

DC031

Aplian Book Club (Davidson, NC)
Collection, 1949-

Volume
1/4 Box

Biographical Note
The Aplian Book Club was founded by women in Davidson, NC for the purposes of informal fellowship and the exchange of books. Club meetings consist of social events and book discussions.

Scope and Content
The collection consists of annual program booklets and a copy of the 1974 by-laws. The program booklets (1949-1995) list members, officers, and the topics for each meeting. Some of the booklets also identify specific books read. The Club is still active.

Folders
Box 1
1. By-Laws, 1974, 1994
2. Programs, 1949-1955
3. Programs, 1955-1960
4. Programs, 1960-1965
5. Programs, 1965-1970
6. Programs, 1970-1975
7. Programs, 1975-1980
8. Programs, 1980-1985
9. Programs, 1986-1990
10. Programs, 1990-2000
11. Programs, 2000-

DC032

As You Like It Book Club (Davidson, NC)
Collection, 1953-1974

Volume
1/4 box

Biographical Note
The As You Like It Book Club was a women's reading group active betwee 1953 and 1974. The club ranged from 7 to 14 members and met regularly to discuss and exchange books.

Scope and Content
The collection consists of annual program booklets. The booklets list members, officers, and program topics for meetings.

Folders
Box 1
1. Programs, 1953-1960
2. Programs, 1960-1965
3. Programs, 1965-1970
4. Programs, 1970-1974

DC033

Centennial Book Club (Davidson, NC)
Collection, 1939-2005

Volume
1 +1/4 box

Biographical Note
The Centennial Book Club was founded in 1939 as a book discussion group for women in Davidson, NC. The group is still active.

Scope and Content
The collection consists of annual program booklets, minutes, and corresponedence. The booklets include member lists, officer lists, and the topics for programs. The dates covered are 1939 to 1998; some programs from the 1940s are missing. The minutes date from 1987 to 1997. Correspondence and clippings about the club are filed within the minutes.

Folders
Box 1
1. Programs, 1939-1946
2. Programs, 1947-1950
3. Programs, 1950-1955
4. Programs, 1955-1960
5. Programs, 1961-1966
6. Programs, 1967-1972
7. Programs, 1972-1978
8. Programs, 1978-1984
9. Programs, 1984-1992

Box 2
10. Programs, 1992-1999
11. Programs, 2000-2006
12. Minutes, 1987-1990
13. Minutes, 1990-1993
14. Minutes, 1994-1997

DC034

Eighteen Book Club (Davidson, NC)
Collection, 1953-1990

Volume
1/4 box

Biographical Note
The Eighteen Book Club is a women's book discussion group in Davidson, NC. Founded in 1946 for the benefit of newcomers to the community. The first officers were Mrs. William J. Storey, president; Mrs. Jim Withers, Jr., vice-president; and Mrs. Leonard Fort, secretary and treasurer. The club is still active as a book club.

Scope and Content
The collection consists of annual program booklets. The booklets list members, officers, and program topics.

Folders
Box 1
1. Programs, 1953-1960, 1971
2. Programs, 1971-1972
3. Programs, 1972-1979
4. Programs, 1981-1990

DC035

Sorosis Club (Davidson, NC)
Collection, 1927-1973

Volume
1/4 box

Biographical Note
The Sorosis Club was founded in 1926 by women in Davidson, NC as a book discussion group.

Scope and Content
The collection consists of the annual program booklets for the club, 1927-1973. The booklets list club officers, members, and program topics.

Folders
Box 1
1. Programs, 1927-1930
2. Programs, 1930-1935
3. Programs, 1935-1940
4. Programs, 1940-1946
5. Programs, 1946-1956
6. Programs, 1956-1962
7. Programs, 1962-1973

DC036

Tuesday Club (Davidon, NC)
Collection, 1940-1992

Volume
1/4 box

Biographical Note
The Tuesday Club is a book discussion group for women in Davidson, North Carolina. It was founded in 1933 by Louise Lingle, wife of Davidson College President Walter Lingle. Club members met regularly to exchange books and to discuss readings. Club members also presented lectures on various topics.

Scope and Content
The collection consists of annual program booklets, 1940-1992 and a typescript of a lecture, 1959. The booklets list officers, members and program topics. The lecture was given in 1959 by Mary Black on "Religion in Davidson."

Folders
Box 1
1. Programs, 1940-1945
2. Programs, 1945-1950
3. Programs, 1950-1955
4. Programs, 1955-1960
5. Programs, 1960-1989
6. Programs, 1990-2009
7. Lecture: Mary Black: Religion in Davidson, 1959

DC037

Twentieth Century Club
Collection, 1927-1963

Volume
1 box

Biographical Note
The Twentieth Century Club was organized in 1922 by Mrs. W. J. Martin as the Young Matrons Club. The club was for young Davidson College faculty wives and for the first year, the group met as a social sewing club. In 1923, they decided to expand the club and concentrated on book discussions. The original members included Mrs. Martin, Coline Thies, Helen Wagner, Ethel Currie, Helen Gray, Genevieve Weatherby, Rachel Ellis, Sue Forman, Ruth Hengevald, Gladys Potts, and Susan Goodrum. The name was changed to the Twentieth Century Club in 1927. They met every other Friday to exchange books and hear lectures by club members and guest speakers. Husbands of the members sponsored an annual Christmas dinner. The club was instrumental in the founding of the Davidson PTA but disbanded in 1964 due to low membership.

Scope and Content
The collection consists Minutes, 1927-1963; Correspondence, 1951; Membership and History files, 1942-1948 and undated; and Programs, 1929-1962. The minutes contain lists of members, copies of the constitution and by-laws, descriptions of programs and social events, and lists of books. The correspondence mostly concerns membership, while the membership and history files contain clippngs and a description of the 1946 Christmas party. The programs are the annual program booklets listing officers, members, and program topics.

Folders
Box 1
1. Minutes, 1927-1935
2. Minutes, 1936-1942
3. Minutes, 1942-1948
4. Minutes, 1948-1958
5. Minutes, 1958-1963
6. Correspondence, 1951
7. Membership and History, 1942-1955 and undated
8. Programs, 1929-1932
9. Programs, 1932-1936
10. Programs, 1937-1941
11. Programs, 1941-1946
12. Programs, 1946-1955
13. Programs, 1955-1962

DC038

Athenaeum Club (Davidson, NC)
Collection, 1952-1992

Volume
1 box

Biographical Note
The Athenaeum Club was founded as women's book discussion group to promote fellowship and the mutual improvement of the members through study and sharing of ideas.

Scope and Content
The collection consists of copies of the Constitution and By-laws, 1952-1971; minutes, 1951-1984; programs, 1954-1992; correspondence, 1956-1990; and a club cookbook, 1965-1966. The minutes list members, describe club activities and contain financial reports. The correspondence is primarily thank you notes and membership accecptances or resignations. The programs are annual program booklets that list officers, members, books read, and program topics.

Folders
Box 1
1. Constitution and By-laws, 1952-1971
2. Minutes, 1951-1952
3. Minutes, 1953-1954
4. Minutes, 1954-1955
5. Minutes, 1955-1056
6. Minutes, 1956-1960
7. Minutes, 1961-1965
8. Minutes, 1965-1967
9. Minutes, 1968-1969
10. Minutes, 1969-1972
11. Minutes, 1973-1976
12. Minutes, 1976-1978
13. Minutes, 1978-1979
14. Minutes, 1979-1981
15. Minutes, 1982-1983
16. Minutes, 1983-1984
17. Programs, 1953-1963
18. Programs, 1963-1971
19. Programs, 1971-1978
20. Programs, 1978-1983
21. Programs, 1983-1992
22. Correspondence, 1956-1990
23. Cookbook, 1965-1966

DC039

Booklovers' Club of Davidson
Collection, 1901-1997

Volume
3 boxes

Biographical Note
The club was originally founded as the Women's Book Club of Davidson by Mrs. W. J. Martin in 1899. The name was changed to Booklovers' Club in 1911. Members of this group helped organize two other book discussion groups, the Thursday Club in 1909 and the Thelemites in 1921. There is a report on the club's first meeting the Davidson College Magazine, January 1899, p. 206.

Scope and Content
The collection consists of a copy of the Constitution and By-laws, undated; minutes, 1901-1907, 1924-1969; membership lists, 1916-1976; correspondence, 1944-1994, histories, 1923, 1958-1960; programs, 1907-1996; clippings, 1948; and photographs.

Folders
Box 1
1. Constitution and By-laws, undated
2. Minutes, 1901-1903
3. Minutes, 1903-1905
4. Minutes, 1905-1907
5. Minutes, 1924-1935
6. Minutes, 1935-1943
7. Minutes, 1944-1952
8. Minutes, 1953-1957
9. Minutes, 1957-1962
10. Minutes, 1962-1969
11. Membership lists, 1916-1976
12. Correspondence, 1944-1994
13. History, 1923
14. History, 1958-1960
15. Programs, 1907-1910
16. Programs, 1911-1915
17. Programs, 1915-1920
18. Programs, 1920-1925
19. Programs, 1925-1930
20. Programs, 1930-1936
21. Programs, 1936-1941

Box 2
22. Programs, 1941-1946
23. Programs, 1946-1953
24. Programs, 1953-1960
25. Programs, 1961-1966
26. Programs, 1966-1972
27. Programs, 1972-1979
28. Programs, 1979-1985
29. Programs, 1985-1991
30. Programs, 1991-2000
31. Clippings, 1948-1958, 1999- 2001
32. Correspondence, 2001-2003
33. Photographs, undated

Box 3
34. Scrapbook 1 (2 folders)
35. Scrapbook 2

DC040

Thelemite Club (Davidson, NC)
Collection, 1922-

Volume
1 box

Biographical Note
The Thelemite Club was founded in 1922 as a women's book discussion group. The first president was Mrs. Erwin. Men were elected to the club as associate members at the request of Dr. Moore MacConnell; they primarily planned and attended the social events of the club.

Scope and Content
The collection consists of a copy of the constitution, undated; minutes, 1922-1964; correspondence 1940-1973; literary materials, 1947 and undated; photographs, 1947; programs, 1922-1995; and placecards used during the period 1954?-1957?. The minutes list members, describe programs and have some financial records. In the folder for the minutes of 1951-1953, the 1953 minutes consist soley of two loose sheets; the Treasurer's Report 1952-1953 and the minutes of April 24, 1953. The 1955 minutes include a typescript with handwritten annotations of Lucy Martin Currie's paper on the town of Davidson. The correspondence is primarily thank yous and membership related. The literary materials consist of a typescript of a book with various chapters possible contributed by club members and short stories. The programs are annual booklets that list officers, members, and program topics. The placecards are of two types; one with Christmas decoration, and the other with a photograph of the Chambers Building.

Folders
Box 1
1. Constitution and By-Laws, undated
2. Minutes, 1922-1926
3. Minutes, 1926-1929
4. Minutes, 1929-1931
5. Minutes, 1931-1937
6. Minutes, 1937-1942
7. Minutes, 1946-1947
8. Minutes, 1947-1951
9. Minutes, 1951-1952
10. Minutes, 1953-1957
11. Minutes, 1957-1964
12. Minutes, 1969
13. Correspondence, 1940-1973
14. Literary Materials, undated
15. Literary Materials, undated (photocopy)
16. Literary Materials, 1947 and undated
17. Photographs, 1947

Box 2
18. Programs, 1922-1925
19. Programs, 1926-1932
20. Programs, 1932-1938
21. Programs, 1938-1944
22. Programs, 1944-1955
23. Programs, 1955-1964
24. Programs, 1964-1972
25. Programs, 1972-1980
26. Programs, 1981-1988
27. Programs, 1988-1998
28. Programs, 1999-
29. Placecards, 1954?-1957?