Quinq Club Collection
Scope and Contents
This .21 linear feet collection contains Correspondence, Written Reminiscences, and Articles & Memorabilia from the Quinq Club of Vanderbilt.
Dates
- Creation: 1910 - 1993
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.
Biographical / Historical
The Quinq Club, was created in 1947 by three Vanderbilt Alumni- Dr. Billy H. Witt (1887), Mr. James A. Robins (1892), and Mr. W.D. Strayhorn (1892). They all graduated from Vanderbilt, and realized that meeting together during commencement activities would be a congenial way to celebrate the passage of 50 years since their own graduations. They chose the Latin word "Quinq" from quinquaginta meaning fiftieth which is reflected in their motto, "The older it is, the better it is." ("Bonum quo antiquius, eo melius").
The Quinqs play a crucial role in conserving the university's history through the alumni associations. They participate in planning Vanderbilt reunions in addition to other events centered around maintaining the traditions of the university.
Quinq News is an occasional publication from Vanderbilt University Alumni and Development. Its purpose is to communicate news and information about activities of Quinqs.
Full Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (1 letter half-Hollinger)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains Correspondence, Written Reminiscences, and Articles & Memorabilia from the Quinq Club of Vanderbilt.
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Quinq Club Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Mbalu Fofana
- Date
- 2017 October
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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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