The materials in this collection document the organizational structure and cultural activities of the Athenian Literary Society. Included are the constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, graduation programs, and play programs—both independently produced and in collaboration with other literary societies. These materials provide insight into the society’s internal governance and its contributions to campus cultural life.
The collection highlights the role of the Athenian Literary Society in fostering literary, theatrical, and oratorical skills among students. Its collaborations with other societies illustrate a broader tradition of cooperative intellectual and cultural engagement in early campus life.
South Dakota State College. Athenian Literary Society