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Elihu Club, Yale University, records

 Collection
Call Number: RU 882

Scope and Contents

The records consist of photocopies of the Yale Elihu Club constitution, by-laws, correspondence, and member lists, as well as an original print (1791?) by Amos Doolittle.

Dates

  • 1791-1965

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The records are partially restricted. See inventory for details.

Original born digital files, as well as preservation masters, may not be accessed due to their fragility. Researchers must consult use copies, or if none exist request that they be made. Born digital files cannot be accessed remotely. System requirements include a Manuscripts and Archives computer and file viewing software.

Existence and Location of Copies

A digital reproduction of the Amos Doolittle print, Accession 2005-A-200, can be found in the Manuscripts and Archives Digital Images Database (MADID). A link to MADID can be found on the Manuscripts and Archives web site.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records were a gift of the Elihu Club, 2004. Accession 2005-A-200 on deposit by the Elihu Club, 2005.

Arrangement

The records are arranged by accession.

Extent

2.75 Linear Feet

469.33 Megabytes

Language of Materials

English

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ru.0882

Abstract

The records consists of photocopies of the Yale Elihu Club constitution, by-laws, correspondence, and member lists, as well as an original print (1791) by Amos Doolittle.

Biographical / Historical

The Elihu Club, a Yale senior society, was established in 1903.

General note

Forms part of Yale Record Group 40 (YRG 40), Records of Yale clubs, societies, and organizations.

Processing Information

Yale University records are arranged and described at the accession level by the creating office. The University Archives creates collection level descriptive records, but typically does no further arrangement and description at the accession level.

Title
Guide to the Elihu Club, Yale University, Records
Status
Under Revision
Author
compiled by Staff of Manuscripts and Archives
Date
April 2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)

Location

Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Opening Hours