Philomathic Club records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS-203

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials relating to the Augusta Philomathic Club, what was considered the oldest women's organization in Augusta. Materials include yearbooks, academic papers, correspondence, scrapbooks, minute books, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other club related materials. The date of materials span from 1985 - 1995.

Dates

Created: 1895-1985
Other: Date of acquisition for Donation One: 05/11/1993
Other: Date of acquisition for donation Two: July 10, 1981
Date of acquisition for Donation Three: 1993

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions; Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

No restrictions; Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

The Philomathic Club of Augusta, founded in 1895, was a women's club dedicated to the intellectual enrichment of Augusta's women. The club dedicated time to meeting, discussing, and writing on topics related to literature, philosophy, history, and other academic ventures during a time where southern women did not have the oppritunitiy to attend colleges and higher education.

Extent

2 boxes (1 banker's box and 1 half box. )

Language

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is primarily arranged alphabetically at the folder level. Original order was maintained when possible.

Custodial History

This material, originally two different collections (MSS 011 and MSS 203) , were combined for concision and unity. The entire collection is now listed under MSS 203. The original accessions are kept seperate via accession number within the collection.

Custodial History

Rehoused, reprocessed, and combined by Gillian Braiman, supervised by Aaron Hayes, 2026-05.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The first donation of material was donated to Reese Library Special Collections, Augusta University by Ruby McCrary Pfadenhauer on 12/29/1980. Second accrual, Acc# 1981.16, donated by Albert von Kamp Gary, July 10, 1981. Added to existing collection MSS 011 by Carol Waggoner-Angleton 12/01/2006. The donor of the third donation, 1993.26, is currently unknown.