Identity area
Reference code
CA ON00357 2057
Title
Victoria College (Toronto, Ont.). Women's Literary Society fonds
Date(s)
- 1891-1927 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
14 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
(1890-[1927?])
Administrative history
The Women's Literary Society was formed during the 1890-1891 academic year. It had an aim to provide interesting discussion of literary topics. The stated object was "literary improvement and social intercourse" and to provide "a focus for women's activities." The Society met bi-monthly and also held a joint meeting with the Men's Literary Society at regular intervals.
Repository
Archival history
Originally, these records were part of the Records related to Women collection (fonds 2069). In 2017, they were made into a separate fonds.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Transfer
1990.134V
Records in accession 2007.041v were received from the York Pioneer & Historical Society in 2007.
1990.134V
Records in accession 2007.041v were received from the York Pioneer & Historical Society in 2007.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Fonds consists of the records of the Women's Literary Society (Ladies' Literary Society) including constitutions, minutes of meetings, financial records, and song books.
Accruals
No further accruals are anticipated.