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Ossoli Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 17/03/116

Scope and Contents

This collection contains Ossoli Society minute books, a treasury book, and programs.

Dates

  • 1897 - 1914

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions. Materials are open for research.

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Sensitive Materials Statement

Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy or similar laws, and the Iowa Open Records Law (see Iowa Code § 22.7). Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Northern Iowa assumes no responsibility.

Biographical / Historical

Ossoli was a women’s literary society on campus from 1897. This literary society, like others on campus, focused on reading, writing, and rhetoric. It also gave its members opportunities to participate in social functions within the club as well as in collaboration with other literary societies. 

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Processing Information

Finding aid created by intern Brena Hamilton, October 2019. Updated by Library Assistant Lily Schwarz, December 2019.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository