Ancient Order of Hibernians Records 1890-1966

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Ancient Order of Hibernians Records 1890-1966

The Ancient Order of Hibernians (A.O.H.) was a secret society devoted to "the maintenance of devilish wit and the promotion of hellish spirit in the college." Contains correspondence, membership lists, photographs, songs and poems, and a scrapbook.

1 box; (.25 linear ft.)

eng,

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Smith College.

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Since 1900, Christmas at Smith College has involved the sending of cards, the singing of carols and the annual Vespers. Smith College's Christmas Vespers has allowed religious and non-religious students alike to come together and appreciate the music and spirit of the holiday season. At this annual candlelight ceremony, Smith College choral groups perform seasonal songs and religious readings. From the description of Records of Christmas at Smith College, 1900-[ongoing]. (Smith Colle...

Ancient Order of Hibernians

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Founded at Smith College in 1890, the Ancient Order of Hibernians (A.O.H.) was a secret society devoted to "the maintenance of devilish wit and the promotion of hellish spirit in the college." A spoof upon "The Hibernians," a fraternal order of Irish Roman Catholics promoting unity, friendship, and charity among its members, which began in Ireland during the 1500's, A.O.H.'s patron saint was St. Patrick, its color was green, and its emblem was the shamrock. From its founding, the society enjoyed...

Ancient Order of Hibernians (Smith College).

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Founded at Smith College as a secret society in 1890 as a spoof up the "The Hibernians," a fraternal order of Irish Roman Catholics. From the description of Records of the Smith College Ancient Order of Hibernians, 1890-1966. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 51183503 ...