Catalog of Manuscript Collections

MSS 88: Cultural and Social Organizations Collection, 1781-1960 Creator: Cultural and social organizations in New Haven Extent: 1 ft. (125 items) Description: Ledgers and other records of cultural and social organizations in New Haven, CT, including Friendly Society (1781-91), Amicable Society (1800), Clerks Union Society (1828-30), New Haven Social Science Association (1892-1906), Hamden Men's Club (1909), New Haven Book Club (1856-1960), and Blue Ribbon Book Club (1875-1925). Additions include items from the Amateur Bicycle League of America, Oriental Lodge #6, New Haven Ravens baseball team, New Haven Chowder Club, and Harugari Singing Society. Research Topics: New Haven cultural and social organizations from the late 18th to the early 20th centu