Collection: Washington Reader's Club Collection | DC Public Library, The People’s Archive

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of annual programs, clippings, a lecture announcement, and correspondence.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1910 - 1971

Conditions Governing Use

There are no known restrictions.

Historical Note

The Washington Readers Club was formed in 1905 as part of the entertainment for the Convention of the National Association of Speaking Arts. The Club advocated for the improvement and development of elocution, voice culture, and dramatic expression. In addition to monthly meetings, the Club gave open recitals at the DC Public Library and staged plays for the public.

Extent

0.25 Linear feet (Total Boxes: 1)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Provenance

This collection was removed from the Washingtoniana Vertical File Collection, and there is no deed of gift.

Processing Procedure

The collection was removed from the Washingtoniana Vertical File Collection for preservation purposes and assembled by the Library into this collection. Basic archival processing procedures were applied to the collection when it was processed.