Scope and Contents: The records of the Finitimi Society document the weekly meetings of the Society , as well as the social aspect of the group. The collection consist of by-laws, 1906, four volumes of minutes (1902-1923), memorial notes on deceased members and a few letters from members (i.e., thank yous from members for flowers and get well notes received from other Society members), 1910-26. The memorials and correspondence illustrate that the members of the Finitimi Society formed close friendships with one another.
Although the purpose of the Finitimi Society, as stated in its constitution, was to meet to discuss “Parliamentary Law,” the minutes of meetings provide only general comments about the group’s activities.
SERIES DESCRIPTIONS
Series I. Constitution and Bylaws, 1906-25, n.d. (1 folder)
This series consists of a volume that contains the 1906 Constitution and Bylaws, as well as several In Memoriam dedicated to deceased members. At the back of the book is an undated membership list.
Series II. Minutes, 1902-07, 1911-23 (3 folders)
These four volumes contain the minutes of the meetings of the Finitimi Society, 1902-07, 1911-23.
Series III. Correspondence, 1910, 1923-26, n.d. (1 folder)
The majority of the eight letters in this series are between Finitimi members. They include thank you letters from members to the society for flowers sent during illnesses.
INVENTORY
Series I. Constitutions, Bylaws, and Membership, 1906-1925, n.d.
Box 1
(Contained within one volume)
Constitution and Bylaws, 1906
In Memoriam of Finitimi members, 1907-25
Membership record, n.d.
Series II. Minutes, 1902-07, 1911-23 (3 folders)
Box 1 (cont.)
Minutes of meetings, 1905-23
Series III. Correspondence, 1910, 1923-26, n.d.
Box 1 (cont.)
Correspondence, 1910-26, n.d.
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