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Le Cercle Francais records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 224

Scope and Contents

The Le Cercle Francais records, 1921-1922, contains one bound book that contains the Secretary's report. This report contains the constitution for the club, membership lists, and a record of the club minutes, all written in French.

Dates

  • Creation: 1921-1922

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from Augustana College Special Collections and the copyright holder.

Historical Note

Le Cercle Francais was initiated on 7 November 1921 with the goal of promoting the use and understanding of the French language outside the classroom. The group met twice monthly and conducted programming entirely in French, including plays, songs, stories, and study of conversational French. The group's members published a bi-monthly paper in French, played French games, and referred to each other as "parley-vous-ers." The group experienced several long periods of inactivity, beginning by ostensibly dissolving after its first year. Students interested in French joined the Quad City French Club, which had an Augustana campus component, in the 1940s and 1950s. A new Augustana College French Club was organized in 1966, unofficially calling itself Le Cercle Francais at least in its first year. This iteration of the club has continued to meet regularly, and still exists as of 2016.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (/ 1 box)

Language of Materials

French

Abstract

Le Cercle Francais was initiated in November 1921. The club promoted the use and understanding of the French language outside the classroom. The Le Cercle Francais records, 1921-1922, consists of one bound book that contains the Secretary's report. This report contains the constitution for the club, membership lists, and a record of the club minutes, all written in French.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Immediate source of acquisition unknown.

Processing Information

Processed by Allison James, 2006. Revised by Atticus Garrison, February 2016.

Title
Le Cercle Francais records, 1921-1922.
Status
Completed
Author
Atticus Garrison
Date
February 2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository

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