Guide to the Review Club Records , 1886-2009

(bulk 1972-1999)


Brown University Library, University Archives
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2148
Fax: 401-863-2093
E-mail: archives@brown.edu

Published in 2009

Collection Overview

Title: Review Club records
Date range: 1886-2004, (bulk 1972-1999)
Creator: Review Club
Extent: 2 linear feet (1 records center box and 2 legal-size document cases)
Abstract: The Review Club records, 1886-2004 (bulk 1972-1999), includes papers and materials of the Review Club at Brown University. The collection includes booklets, manuscripts, correspondence, and ephemera related to the organization and its members.
Language of materials: English
Repository: Brown University Library, University Archives
Collection number: MS-1L-R1

Scope & content

The Review Club records, 1886-2009 (bulk 1972-1999), includes papers and materials of the Review Club at Brown University. The collection includes booklets, manuscripts, correspondence, financial statements, administrative papers, and ephemera from club events and its members.

Access Points

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Arrangement

This collection is organized into the following series:

  • Series 1. Review Club Booklets, 1976-1988
  • Series 2. Administration, 1886-2004
  • Series 3. Finances, 1972-1999
  • Series 4. History
  • Series 5. Correspondence, 2002-2009
  • Series 6. Papers and Presentations, 2000-2008

Historical note

The Review Club was established in 1886 as a Browning Club at Brown University by the Misses Stockbridge. Transformed into the Greek Club a year later, the club continued to exist in future years as the Review Club, an informal member organization aimed at the study and discussion of literature and culture. As stated in their "Short History", the Club provides "disquisitions on subjects historical, literary, theatrical, classical, legal, practical, economic, nautical, artistic, medical, scientific, bibliographical, musical, sociological, poetical, academic, ornithological, journalistic, and architectural, among others".

Access & Use

Access to the collection: There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials: Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation: Review Club records, MS-1L-R1, Brown University Archives.
Contact information: Brown University Library, University Archives
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2148
Fax: 401-863-2093
E-mail: archives@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION  
Acquisition: These materials were donated by Pamela Dahlberg in February 2009.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID  
Author: Finding aid prepared by Evan Usler and Gayle Lynch.
Encoding: Finding aid encoded by Evan Usler and Gaelen Adam 2009 June 26
Descriptive rules: Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Inventory

Series 1. Review Club Booklets
Box 1, Folder 1a-4
Includes volumes for 1974 (8 copies), 1976 (2 copies), 1977? (2 copies), 1984 (2 copies), and 1988 (2 copies)

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 1a Review Club Booklets
Contents Note: 8 copies

 1974
Box 1, Folder 1 Review Club Booklets
Contents Note: 2 copies

1976
Box 1, Folder 2 Review Club Booklets
Contents Note: 2 copies

 1977
Box 1, Folder 3 Review Club Booklets
Contents Note: 2 copies

 1984-1985
Box 1, Folder 4 Review Club Booklets
Contents Note: 2 copies

1988

Series 2. Administration
Box 1, Folder 5-12
Includes programs, annual letters, invitations, meeting information, and member information.

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 5 Programs
 1949-1993
Box 1, Folder 6 Annual Letters
 1972-1999
Box 1, Folder 7 Invitations
 1980-2004
Box 3, Folder 64 Invitations
 2006-2009
Box 1, Folder 8-10 Member Information
Contents Note: Includes list of Review Club Members in 1907 Roster and Prov. Directory of 1886
Box 3, Folder 65-67 Member Information
Contents Note: Includes members, membership dues, membership lists.

 1993-2006
Box 1, Folder 11 Meeting Information
Contents Note: Includes audiocassette of meeting
Box 1, Folder 12 Proceedings: 21st Annual Meeting
 1907

Series 3. Finances
Box 1, Folder 13-42

Container Description Date
Box 3, Folder 61 Finances
 2002-2006
Box 1, Folder 13 Financial Information/Costs
 1972-1999
Box 1, Folder 14 Financial Statements
 1978-1979
Box 1, Folder 15 Financial Statements
 1980-1981
Box 1, Folder 16 Financial Statements
 1982-1983
Box 1, Folder 17 Financial Statements
 1984-1985
Box 1, Folder 18 Financial Statements
 1986-1987
Box 1, Folder 19 Financial Statements
 1988-1989
Box 1, Folder 20 Financial Statements
 1990-1991
Box 1, Folder 21 Financial Statements
 1992-1993
Box 1, Folder 22 Financial Statements
 1994-1995
Box 1, Folder 23 Financial Statements
 1996-1997
Box 1, Folder 24 Financial Statements
 1998-1999
Box 3, Folder 62 Bank Statements
 2003-2004
Box 1, Folder 25 Receipts
 1979-1987
Box 1, Folder 26 Receipts
 1988-1993
Box 1, Folder 27 Receipts
 1994-1999
Box 1, Box-Folder 28 Check Registers
 1973-1999
Box 1, Folder 29 Check Receipts
 1979-1985
Box 1, Folder 30 Check Receipts
 1986-1991
Box 1, Folder 31 Check Receipts
 1993-1999
Box 1, Folder 32 Checks
 1978-1979
Box 1, Folder 33 Checks
 1980-1981
Box 1, Folder 34 Checks
 1982-1983
Box 1, Folder 35 Checks
 1984-1985
Box 1, Folder 36 Checks
 1986-1987
Box 1, Folder 37 Checks
 1988-1989
Box 1, Folder 38 Checks
 1990-1991
Box 1, Folder 39 Checks
 1992-1993
Box 1, Folder 40 Checks
 1994-1995
Box 1, Folder 41 Checks
 1996-1997
Box 1, Folder 42 Checks
 1998-1999
Box 3, Folder 63 Insurance
1 folder

 2002-2004

Series 4. History
Box 2, Folder 43-56
Includes a history of the Review Club and other early literary clubs related to Brown University, Rhode Island history, and historical information concerning past members of the Review Club.

Container Description Date
Box 2, Folder 43 Early Literary Clubs
Box 2, Folder 44 History of Review Club
Box 2, Folder 45 Encyclopedia Brunonia
Box 2, Folder 46 Women's Clubs/Suffrage
Box 2, Folder 47 Rhode Island History
Box 2, Folder 48 Arnold Buffum Chace
Box 2, Folder 49 Thomas Davidson
Box 2, Folder 50 Bill Edwards
Box 2, Folder 51 Walter Everett
Box 2, Folder 52 W.E. Foster
Box 2, Folder 53 Harry Koopman
Box 2, Folder 54 Courtney Langdon
Box 2, Folder 55 Albert Knight Potter
Box 2, Folder 56 John Calvin Stockbridge

Series 5. Correspondence
Box 2-3, Folder 59-61

Series 6. Papers and Presentations
Box 3, Folder 68-70

Container Description Date
Box 3, Folder 68 Of Foxes, Hedgehogs, Baggy Monsters, Fresh Fruit, and Jam
Contents Note: A paper about 19c novels.

 2007 Dec. 8
Box 3, Folder 69 Presentations
Contents Note: "The Duke of Kent's Medicine Chest'" Pamela Dahlberg (March 2000); "Two Islands'"Susan Holder (Oct. 6, 2007); "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" Emily Dickenson, Charles Sullivan, Oct. 2008

 2000-2008
Box 3, Folder 70 Presentations
Contents Note: "The Ritual Death of John Barleycorn," Geoffrey and Jill Thompson, March 19, 2005; "Learned Anything in 2400 Years?" Pamela Dahlberg, Nov. 12, 2005; "Jordan beneath the Veil," Pamela Dahlberg, May 6, 2006;

2005-2006