DeKalb Public Speaking and Discussion Club Records

Collection

Identifier: RHC-RC-030

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The materials in the collection partially document the activities of the Public Speaking and Discussion Club from 1932 to 1966, with most records falling within the period 1938-1959. There are only scanty financial records. Minutes for the period 1938-1959 are nearly complete.

Dates

created: 1932-1966
Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1960

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to materials in the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights in the collection belong to the Regional History Center; literary rights are dedicated to the public.

Biographical or Historical Information

The Public Speaking and Discussion Club of DeKalb, Illinois, was founded in 1932 with its stated purpose being the development of its members as public speakers. The organization had a limited membership and in later years had a waiting list of prospective members. It met once a week during the fall, winter and spring months. The club’s first president was Roy L. Highfield. An important post within the organization was that of instructor, a position held by Dr. William O’Connell among others.

Note written by

Extent

0.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Method of Acquisition

The Public Speaking and Discussion Club Collection came to the Regional History Collections of the Northern Illinois University Archives in the late 1960’s. University Archivist J. Joseph Bauxar transferred the collection to the Northern Illinois Regional History Center in August 1978.