Fonds OW - Records of the Once a Week Society

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Reference code

RB/CBS/OW

Unique identifier

GB 2198 RB/CBS/OW

Title

Records of the Once a Week Society

Date(s)

  • 1864-1884 (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

2 volumes paper

Context area

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Untitled

Biographical history

The Society was founded in 1864 by seven members of the College. Their objective was to form a Society to promote the study of general literature within the College. It was organised by three officers, the President, Secretary and Treasurer, who were self appointed. The Society was open to all members of the College and met every Saturday at 5.45pm.

Repository

Cambridge University, Gonville and Caius College Archive

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Records consist of minute books.

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Open access - no restrictions.

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