Catalog of Manuscript Collections

Creator: Fortnightly Club, New Haven Extent: 1 ft. (350 items) Description: A women's discussion club with interest in social science, political economy, contemporary literature, music, and art, founded in 1886. The papers consist of minutes (1886-1956), correspondence, membership lists, bylaws, papers read by members, programs, invitations to meetings, memorabilia, and skits that were presented at meetings and parties. Research Topics: Women’s organizations in New Haven; literary and social clubs in New Haven