SOURCE: Roundtable Book Club, 1986, 1990, & 2000

SIZE: 1.3 linear feet

SHELVING UNITS: 4 manuscript boxes

PROCESSING: PHW, April 2001

HISTORICAL NOTE

Founded in 1931, the Round Table Book Club was organized "to stimulate interest in literature, chiefly contemporary, and in world events of general interest" (according to article 2 of it's constitution). Initially, the club met 18 times per year, however, in 1975 the number of meetings was reduced to 9. The club has participated in various community activities. During World War II, they sponsored USO dances and, during the Vietnam War, they sent Christmas gifts to Fort Benning for wounded soldiers. They frequently sponsored guest speakers to give public lectures. Past speakers include Dr. George Washington Carver in 1933, Lamar Dodd in 1940, and Medora Field Perkerson (author of White Columns of Georgia) in 1952. The club remains active.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

The bulk of the collection is a complete set of minutes spanning the years 1931-1998. The meetings are covered in detail in the minutes. Meetings consisted of reading the minutes from the last meeting, book reviews, refreshments, and occasionally current events. Yearbooks contain officer and membership list and meeting dates. Also included are correspondence, news articles, receipts, and information concerning the clubs Fiftieth Anniversary celebration. There are also snapshots of club members.

CONTAINER LIST

TRACINGS