Women's Literary Society Minute book, 15 Aug. 1892-Aug. 1893, with annual reports 1893, 1896
Women's Literary Society Minute book, 15 Aug. 1892-Aug. 1893, with annual reports 1893, 1896
Women's Literary Society Minute book, 15 Aug. 1892-Aug. 1893, with annual reports 1893, 1896
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1892-1896
Call Numbers
B 693
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Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
0.02 metres of textual material (1 volume) - manuscript, printed
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Issue Copy
Digitised
Finding aids
Transcription available online (Minute Book) - http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2012/D15303/a1034.htm
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
15 Aug. 1892 - Aug. 1893; Minutes of the 49th to the 70th meeting. Minutes record discussions on a range of literary and other topics including George Eliot, Thomas Carlyle, socialism, and working women. Includes annual reports for 1893 and 1896.
Alternative Titles
Full title
Women's Literary Society Minute book, 15 Aug. 1892-Aug. 1893, with annual reports 1893, 1896
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Digital order no:Album ID : 823244
Microfilm copy available at CY 3303, frames 1-99.
Contextual Information
Source
Presented by Edith McKenny in 1933
Administrative / Biographical history
The Women's Literary society was formed in August 1890 by 13 women who met at Mrs Gullett's house at the suggestion of founder Mrs Matilda Susanna Curnow. In 1893 there were 130 members. Members included Mrs Wolstenholme (Maybanke Anderson), Rose Scott, Margaret Windeyer, Edith McKenny and Georgina King.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
B 693
Record Identifier
9WZMgXpY
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9WZMgXpY
Other Identifiers
Reference code
447067
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