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Alternative Title

Records of the Wilmore Book Club

Summary

The Records of the Wilmore Book Club (ARC 2025-008), documents the history and activities of the Wilmore Book Club, a literary and fellowship organization founded in 1934 in Wilmore, Kentucky. The Club’s mission centers on reading and discussing important literary works while fostering Christian fellowship among members drawn from the local community, Asbury College, and Asbury Theological Seminary. The materials span from 1934 to 2011 and include meeting minutes, membership records, constitutions and bylaws, correspondence, book reviews, programs, financial records, and photographic materials. These documents provide a detailed look at the Club’s governance, membership, programs, and intellectual pursuits over many decades. The collection reflects the Club’s long-standing commitment to thoughtful reading, community engagement, and spiritual enrichment. The size of the collection is one box comprising approximately 1 linear foot of space. There are no restrictions on this collection.

Publication Date

2025

Keywords

Book Club, Wilmore, Asbury College, Asbury Theological Seminary, William Walter Cary, Kathleen Evelyn Cary, Howard Shipps

Call Number

ARC2025-008

Records of the Wilmore Book Club ARC2025-008 - Finding Aid

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