Club of Odd Volumes ephemera

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MRBC-MS-00105

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A collection of ephemera related to the activities of the Club of Odd Volumes. Includes meeting announcements and broadsides published by the Club. Some of the items were printed at the Anthoensen Press.

Dates of Materials

Creation: 1914-1986

Creator

Club of Odd Volumes. (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for use without restriction beyond the standard terms and conditions of Smith College Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. For reproductions of materials that are governed by fair use as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission to cite or publish is required. Researchers are responsible for determining who may hold materials' copyrights and obtaining approval from them. Researchers do not need anything further from Smith College Special Collections to move forward with their use.

Biographical / Historical

The Club of Odd Volumes of Boston, Mass. was founded in January 1887 to promote literary and artistic endeavors through the exhibition of books and socialization of its members. In the 1920s it purchased a club house for its activities on Mount Vernon Street where its dinner meetings are held and where it maintains a library and exhibition space.

Extent

70 items

0.229 linear feet (1 container)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Club of Odd Volumes of Boston, Mass. was founded in January 1887 to promote literary and artistic endeavors through the exhibition of books and socialization of its members. The collection contains ephemera related to the Club's activities, including meeting announcements and broadsides published by the Club. Some of the items were printed at the Anthoensen Press.