Centenary Muses scrapbooks

Collection

Identifier: CCL-2024-044

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Centenary Muses scrapbooks consist of two volumes primarily containing information about the organization and its annual book bazaar. Both volumes include flyers and photographs. The older volume (1987-1997) also includes newsletters, newspaper clippings, financial records, and lists of campus projects funded by the Muses.

Dates

1987 - 2000

Creator

Centenary Muses (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Physical rights are retained by the Centenary College of Louisiana Archives and Special Collections. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Biographical / Historical

The Centenary Muses, established in 1984, is a philanthropic women’s organization consisting of Centenary alumni and other supporters. The organization was described in 1985 as dedicating itself to recruiting students, raising endowment, and improving the quality of life on campus. In 1987, the Muses hosted the first Friends of Centenary Book Bazaar. This annual fundraiser involves the organization collecting and selling books donated by the community. Proceeds are used to fund projects and programs for Centenary students. The Muses also sponsor annual study series.