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Literature -- Study and teaching

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

"Foundations of English Literature"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-135
Abstract

"Foundations of English Literature," written by F.B. Gummere, a professor of English at Haverford, discusses the history of the English language, and the history of various genres of English literature.

Dates: Undated.

Friends Institute minutes

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-09-029
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of one book of Board of Managers minutes from the Friends Institute. It includes the organizations' by-laws, minutes from the beginning of the organization, as well as an attendance record in the back.

Dates: 1880-1898

Philomathian Society records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-09-007
Abstract

This collection contains one volume, labeled Philomathian Society Minutes Vol 2. It includes minutes from the society's meetings, detailing conversations and debates held within the meetings. From notes in the minutes, Thomas Pim Cope was the group's secretary during this time.

Dates: 1787-1788

The Octagon records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-09-020
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one volume of minutes from "The Octagon," a society in Philadelphia, Pennslyvania. It also includes a role book of its members in the back.

Dates: 1892-1894

Young American Literary Association records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-09-028
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of one collection of minutes from the Young American Literary Association. The minutes describe debates on literary themes, including the topic, who presented on what side, the moderator, and the chosen winner. It often includes who the next moderator and topic will be.

Dates: 1867-1868