Catholic Poetry Society of America
Title: Catholic Poetry Society of America
Call Number: Mss-2031
Inclusive Dates: 1936-1962
Quantity: 0.3 cu. ft.
Location: CV, Sh. 281
Abstract: The Milwaukee unit of the Catholic Poetry Society of America was established in 1936 to “stimulate creative endeavor among its members,” “encourage a greater appreciation of poetry written in the Catholic spirit,” and “provide a forum for the discussion of poetic theories and tendencies.”
Scope and Content: The records consist of meeting minutes, correspondence, membership lists, constitutions/by-laws, poems and reports.
Access and Use: No restrictions
Language: English
Administrative Note: The finding aid was retyped on July 27, 2011 by Jenny Stevenson
| Contents | Box # | Folder # |
| Correspondence | 1 | 1 |
| Member lists, programs | 1 | 2 |
| Poems | 1 | 3 |
| Projected Constitution | 1 | 4 |
| Financial Records
– 3×5 cards with member names/addresses & list of paid/unpaid members – Treasurer’s report, 1945 – 1962 – Receipt book, 1960 – 1962 |
1 | 5 |
| Bound volume of meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, poetry, membership lists, 1936 – 1945. | Loose in Box | |
