Records of the Shakespeare Club of Marion, 1909-1955.

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Records of the Shakespeare Club of Marion, 1909-1955.

The records include the club's minutes from 1909 to 1955 (lacking 1917-1925 and 1927-1929), programs, and 2 scrapbooks documenting club activities from 1918 to 1934.

1 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7103730

University of Iowa Libraries

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Shakespeare Club of Marion (Marion, Iowa)

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Organized in 1909, the Shakespeare Club of Marion had as its purpose the intellectual improvement of its members, especially in literature and history. Limited to 20 members, the club discussed current events and studied the plays of Shakespeare and other literature. From the description of Records of the Shakespeare Club of Marion, 1909-1955. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233121916 ...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...