Papers, [ca. 1882]-1947.

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Papers, [ca. 1882]-1947.

Miscellaneous papers consisting of a copy of the charter and constitution published in 1882; various documents relating to the purchase of the Club building at 116 High Street; documents and clippings relating to the Club's violation of the liquor laws in 1913, and miscellaneous clippings about social activities; also a letter of Winslow Homer (31 Mar. 1904) regarding the shipment of his painting "The Light on the Sea" to the St. Louis Exhibition.

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