The Tucson Literary Club papers
Collection area: Arizona and Southwest
Collection dates: 1921-2011
Eight essays presented per season, not all are present. Some essays contain schedules and invitation cards. Papers by Laurence Muir, Nov. 1970, and Bernard Fontana, 1991, gave a history of the club. Presenters include James B. McCormick, Eugene Steinheimer, Evo DeConcinnini, Douglas D. Martin, Richard Harvill, Arthur N. Pack, Laurence Muir, Lawrence Clark Powell, John P. Schaefer, and Bernard Fontana. Also includes minutes of meetings, membership lists and correspondence.
The Literary Club was founded in 1921 by a group of University and professional men under the leadership of Dr. Frank C. Lockwood, professor of English, and dean of the College of Liberal Arts at University of Arizona. The first meeting took place on October 17, 1921. The Tucson Literary Club holds meetings from October to May. An original essay is presented at each meeting of Tucson Literary Club. The club continues to count a membership comprised of distinguished University faculty and staff as well as private citizens.
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