Little Owl Society, Leeds Archive
Details
Type of record: Archive
Title: Little Owl Society, Leeds Archive
Classmark: MS 1714
Date(s): 1879-2002
Language: English
Size and medium: 9 boxes; manuscript, typescript, printed cards, printed books and journals.
Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/8376
Description
Comprises: (1) Journal, 2 vols, 1879-1937; (2) Album containing photographs of Little Owl members, 1879-1987; (3) Minute books, 21 vols, 1879-1999; (4) Treasurer's note books, reports and cashbook, 1885-1948; (5) President's and other reports, 1885-1924; (6) Menus and place cards from Little Owl suppers, 1927-1989; Hand-painted card menu holders; (7) Box containing correspondence cards and printing block for Little Owl badge; (8) Programmes of talks, 1888-2002; Copies of papers given by Little Owl members, including 'The story of the Little Owl', E.G. Lupton, 1953 and 'The Conversation Club of Leeds, 1849-1944', M. Black, 1979; (10) 'Little Owl : collected verse', c.1999; (11) Miscellaneous correspondence and obituary notices, 1913-1962; (13) Printed book 'Conversation Club, Leeds, 1849-1939'; (14) Collection of papers delivered to the society by M.R. Davison, 1965-1999, 4 boxes.
The archive is partially housed in two wooden boxes with brass plates bearing the society's badge, and one leather-bound box with the initials H.G.A.
Biography or history
The Little Owl society was formed in Leeds on 11 November 1879. Initially the twelve members met each week to read and discuss a work of prose or poetry; this evolved into a fortnightly programme of talks and events. Charitable activities were also undertaken, including the Flower Mission and evening entertainments or summer treats for various institutions.
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