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COLLECTION SUMMARY
Title:
Student
Organizations, Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor records
Dates:
1887-1902
Creator:
Young Men’s Christian Association, Dakota Agricultural College
Physical
description:
0.21 linear feet—1
container
Collection
number:
UA 35.14
Language:
Collection material in
English.
Repository:
South Dakota State
University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State
University, Brookings, S.D.
Abstract:
Collection is composed of the secretary’s books, the
constitution and by-laws for the society, and a small booklet of
prayer meeting topics.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Provenance:
Most of these files were found in the archives stacks in the fall of
1997. There is no indication of where they came from or how they
came to be here.
The ledgers were found in the Registrar’s office.
That office transferred them to the Archives in 2002.
Access
Restrictions: This
collection is open to research without restriction.
Items in this collection do
not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Copyright Status:
Copyright
2008 by South Dakota State University and SDSU Archives. Please
credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce material from this
finding aid.
It is the responsibility of anyone reproducing
material to determine the copyright holders and obtain permission
from them if necessary. Archives staff will provide available
copyright information on request. Please note that most collections,
especially those received before 1997, may not have complete
information on file. (Revised 15 SEP 2003)
Preferred citation:
[Identification of item]. Student Organizations, Young People’s
Society of Christian Endeavor records, UA 35.14, South Dakota State
University Archives, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.
Processing information:
This collection was processed by Crystal J. Gamradt on August
25, 1998 with revisions on October 15, 2008 (cjg).
SELECTED SEARCH TERMS
The following terms have been used to index the description of this
collection
in the subject guide.
They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or
location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein.
Subjects:
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Student activities—South Dakota State University.
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Students—Religious life—South Dakota State
University.
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Students—Societies, etc.—South Dakota State
University.
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Young People’s Society of Christian
Endeavor—South Dakota State University.
BACKGROUND NOTE
The purpose of the Young People’s Society of
Christian Endeavor was to promote an earnest Christian life among
its members, to increase their mutual acquaintance, and to make them
more useful in the service of God (taken from the constitution of
the society). Members consisted of active and associate members.
Active members consisted of all young persons who believed
themselves to be Christian and had a desire to accomplish the
purpose of the society. Associate members consisted of al young
persons of worthy character but were not at present willing to be
considered decided Christians. Associate members had the special
prayers and sympathy of active members but were excused from taking
part in the prayer meeting. The goal of the associate members was to
become active members, according to the society’s constitution.
SCOPE AND CONTENTS NOTE
This series is composed of secretary’s books, the
constitution and bylaws for the society and a small booklet of
prayer meeting topics. The secretary’s books consist of the
constitution and bylaws and amendments to them, membership lists,
and minutes.
ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS
Folders are arranged
in alphabetical order.
Box 1.
|
Folder |
Description |
Dates |
|
1 |
Constitution and by-laws (booklet) |
1887 |
|
2 |
Prayer meeting topics (booklets) |
1889-1890 |
|
3 |
Secretary's book (ledger) |
1887-1897 |
|
4 |
Secretary's book |
1897-1902 |
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