Indianapolis Literary Club

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The Indianapolis Literary Club was organized in January, 1877 for the pursuit of "social, literary, and aesthetic culture," and is still active. Membership is restricted to men, is by invitation only, and has always included notable city residents and leaders. A usual meeting consists of a club member delivering a paper on a topic of his choice, followed by discussion.

From the description of Indianapolis Literary Club records, 1877-2009 (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 28307252

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Alfred C. Campbell 1910-1970. Indiana State Library - ISL
referencedIn Bennett, Edward J., 1893-1975. Papers, ca. 1939-1995. Indiana Historical Society Library
creatorOf Indianapolis Literary Club. Indianapolis Literary Club records, 1877-2009 Indiana Historical Society Library
referencedIn Kautz, John Iden, 1896-1971. Papers, 1915-1970. Indiana Historical Society Library
referencedIn Milligan, Harry J., 1854-1916. Papers, 1916, n.d. Indiana Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Bennett, Edward J., 1893-1975. person
associatedWith Insley, Francis H. person
associatedWith Kautz, John Iden, 1896-1971. person
associatedWith Milligan, Harry J., 1854-1916. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Indianapolis (Ind.)
Indiana--Indianapolis
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Clubs
Literature
Men
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Active 1877

Active 2009

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