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Date of Work
1897
Identification #
UAP 14048
Description
The Adelphi Literary Society sits for a group picture in 1897. In 1885, the Adelphi Literary Society became the first student organization on campus. The organization began as a group of men for the purpose of "literacy work and training in public speaking." In 1888, women were invited to join the society, which, "maintained a reading room, edited a newspaper, and even organized a Glee Club." The club remained active until the 1920's. But, in 1982, the club was revived and still remains. They also donated the Adelphi Fountain to the University in 1905. (Information from the 1904 Annual and UND's Factbook).
Photo contributor: Albert Stenmo
Subject
Adelphi Literary Society; Male college students; Women college students; Furniture; Suits (Clothing); Women's clothing
Places Depicted
North Dakota; North Dakota--Grand Forks
Organizations Depicted
University of North Dakota
Rights
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota