Upper Alton Lyceum minute book
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-SC24
Scope and Contents
Consists of one bound volume including meeting minutes, lyceum constitution and membership list.
Dates
- Created: 1836 - 1839
Biographical / Historical
Formed October 20, 1836 in Upper Alton (now Alton), IL, this lyceum was dedicated to improving the historical and general knowledge of its members through oral presentations, discussion, and debate. Abolitionist Elijah P. Lovejoy was its first president.
Extent
1 folder (1 folder: .05 linear inches (.042 linear feet) ) : 1 bound volume, 54 pages
Language of Materials
English
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collection Repository
Contact:
112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov
112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov