Report of Chancellor Kirkland; Constitution of the Ladies’ Aid Society; Full report and history with testimonials from students aided; Constitution and By-Laws
Scope and Contents
This small collection consists of materials relating to the founding of the Vanderbilt Aid Society, or the Ladies Aid Society for the Students of Vanderbilt University as it was called at the beginning. The collection contains correspondence, brief historical notes about the Society by various people connected with it, and the records that have been kept concerning the Treasurers’ reports and the loan fund reports, as well as the minutes from the meetings, 1894 - 1950. There is also an unprocessed addition from 2009 and 2010.
Dates
- Creation: 1894 - 1950
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 2.09 Linear Feet (1 letter Hollinger, 1 legal Hollinger, 1 letter half-Hollinger, 1 Paige box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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