Indiana University Century Literary Club

The Century Literary Club was founded on 22 November 1890 at Indiana University in Century Hall in the Old College Building. The object of the “Century,” as it was nicknamed, was to promote literary and social culture for non-fraternity, male students of the university. Holding the motto “Each for the Society, and the Society for all,” the Century met every Saturday evening in Century Hall to host literary readings, musical exercises, and lively debates of contemporary social and academic issues. The Century was also known to host the occasional social, inviting coeds to join in the festivities. The exact date the Century disbanded is unknown.

From the guide to the Indiana University Century Literary Club records, 1890-1900, (Indiana University Office of University Archives and Records Management http://www.libraries.iub.edu/archives)

Founded at Indiana University 22 November 1890.

The object of the Century, as it was nicknamed, was to promote literary and social culture for non-fraternity, male students of the university. Holding the motto "Each for the Society, the Society for all," the Century met every Saturday evening to host literary readings, musical exercises, and lively debates of contemporary social and academic issues. The Century was also known to host the occasional social, inviting coeds to join in the festivities. It is unknown when the Century disbanded.

From the description of Indiana University Century Literary Club records, 1893-1900. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 50855645