Name/Title

Archives, Wyndham Mutual Improvement Association Syllabus 1887

About this object

This archival card is a syllabus from 1887 for meetings of the Wyndham Mutual Improvement Association to be held on May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21 and August 4.

Some of these events included debates with interesting titles such as; 'Should the Franchise be extended to Women?': 'Married v. Single': 'Is the British Government responsible for the evils existent in Ireland?'

Mutual Improvement Societies were groups of people who met with an interest in adult education. Most were connected with and held at churches, and included readings of essays written by members, debates, lectures and entertainment.

At the time of this syllabus, in 1887, the Wyndham President was D. McKay, Vice-Presidents - I.W. Raymond and James Allan, Committee - R. Paull, Hon Secretary and Treasurer - W. M. Clark.

Date Made

1887

Period

1880s

Place Made

Oceania, New Zealand, South Island, Southland, Gore

Medium and Materials

organic, processed material, vegetal, paper, card

Measurements

h 114 mm x w 76 mm

Subject and Association Keywords

People and Families (including births, weddings, deaths)

Subject and Association Keywords

Education

Subject and Association Keywords

Clubs, Groups and Societies

Credit Line

WY93.105 93105 01.09.1993 card Wyndham Mutual Improvement Assoc Printed card showing Executive and syllabus,1887 Marjorie McLeod Hokonui Dr Gore 39816 F

Object Type

documents

Object number

WY.1993.105

Rights

Attribution (cc)

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