West Virginia University, Commons Club, West Virginia Chapter, Plaque

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Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
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POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia University, Commons Club, West Virginia Chapter, Plaque, A&M 5095, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
5.5 Linear Feet Summary: 1 item
Creator:
Cilento, Eugene V., Collector and West Virginia University. College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Abstract:
Large wooden plaque, 15 in. x 66 in., listing members of the West Virginia Chapter of the "Commons Club". Includes the names of students from the classes of 1917-1920. J.N. Deahl is identified as the faculty advisor. Also includes four pages photocopied from WVU publications (1915-1917) regarding the Commons Club.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia University, Commons Club, West Virginia Chapter, Plaque, A&M 5095, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Biographical / historical:

A commons club is a type of social organization whose membership is "open" rather than selective based on personal introduction and invitation. It may also refer to the lodge or other meeting facility associated with such a club and used for its activities. Usually, commons club refers to a type of men's social organization which flourished at institutions of higher education in North America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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