Literary clubs (Newark, N.J.) record book, 1786-1799.

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Literary clubs (Newark, N.J.) record book, 1786-1799.

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This collection consists of the records from three men's literary societies of Newark: the Belles-Lettres Society, the Minerva Society, and the Union Society. The bound volume contains a separate section for each group, each containing the constitution, rules and bylaws of the organization, and a full membership list. The minutes and notes from meetings are recorded for each group, as well as a listing of discussion topics for each meeting.

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New Jersey Historical Society Library

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