Document Archives Record
Metadata
Collection |
MS 81 |
Title |
Tuesday Club Records |
Object type |
Documents |
Catalog Number |
MS 81 |
Creator |
Tuesday Club |
Year Range from |
1896 |
Year Range to |
1909 |
Scope & Content |
Abstract: This collection contains meeting minutes and information about lectures at the Tuesday Club, a businessman's club in San Diego, between 1896 and 1909. Biography/History: The Tuesday Club was a businessman's club that started in 1896 in San Diego. It consisted of lawyers, doctors, ministers, businessmen, educators and others. It was a cultural and philanthropic organization with an excellent reputation. It included community projects such as work in improving Balboa Park, and a biological station that developed into Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The Tuesday Club also had lectures that were presented and discussed by its members. There were members who were notable in their fields and were leading citizens of San Diego at that time, such as P.E. Kipp who was a clergyman, George Marston, Julius Wangenheim, Judge Luce, and General Stone. Scope and Content: This collection contains meeting minutes and information about lectures at the Tuesday Club, a businessman's club in San Diego, between 1896 and 1909. The lectures and topics provide insight into the political and social issues at the turn of the 20th century. Of special note are the signatures of the members. For Container List, see Finding Aid. |
Description |
The materials are fragile. The front cover of the minutes' book is frayed. The Tuesday Club volume is in poor condition. The binding is separated and pages are loose. |
Quantity |
0.25 linear feet (1 box) |
Language |
English |
Notes |
Processed by Sally Weegar in May 2006. |
Finding Aid |
http://www.sandiegohistory.org/archives/archivalcollections/ms81/ |
Names |
Baker, Fred Barnes, Rev. Charles L. Burnham, F.R. Carter, Cassius Gage, Lyman J. Haines, Alfred Hamilton, Chas. S. Hardy, Dr. Edward L. Kipp, P.E. Luce, Moses Marston, George W. McCorkle, John H. Judge Tuesday Club Wangenheim, Julius |