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Wesleyan University Cannon Senior Society records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 1000-222

Scope and Contents

The Cannon Senior Society records pertains to the Cannon Society, which was a secret organization founded in 1922 devoted to the welfare of Wesleyan and improving group unity. Many of the administrative and historical documents within the collection can be considered founding documents. The collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, historical reports and drafts, constitution of Canon Society, administrative records, lists of members, minute books, and clippings tipped in volume 5 of the minutes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1922-1948

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted

Some material is in public domain - No Copyright - United States

Biographical / Historical

The Cannon Senior Society is a secret society formed in 1922. Information on the society is hard to discover. They are often tied to the Douglas Cannon which has a mysterious history throughout the years at Wesleyan.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Cannon Senior Society records consists of materials belonging to the secret society.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged in the order it was received.

Title
Wesleyan University Cannon Senior Society records, 1922-1948
Status
In Progress
Author
Katie Toner and Sonya Sternlieb, Oct. 3, 2016 Erica Ciallela, 2020
Date
March 25, 2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
252 Church Street
Middletown CT 06459 USA
860-685-3864