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Cleofon

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1955

Parallel Names

  • Clefon club

Biography

Cleofon (1955-) is a women's literary club in Provo, Utah.

Cleofon is a women's literary club in Provo, Utah. It was established in 1955 as the "Cleofon Literary Club" but was later known as just "Cleofon." It began with 17 members, with Beverly Broadbent as president, and Mary Hales as Vice President. A club historian was tasked with keeping a scrapbook documenting the organization’s history. The club held some events and meetings to discuss literary pieces, but in general operated as a social and cultural club, holding holiday events, hosting music and speaker programs, and running various projects. As of 2020, the organization was still active.

Citation:
UPB files, August 23, 2024 (Cleofon Literary Club, established 1955 with 17 members, with Beverly Broadbent as president, and Mary Hales as Vice President. A club historian was tasked with keeping a scrapbook documenting the organization's history. The club held some events and meetings to discuss literary pieces, but in general operated as a social and cultural club, holding holiday events, hosting music and speaker programs, and running various projects. As of 2020, the organization was still active)

The Daily Herald, via www, August 23, 2024 (April 24, 1959, "Cleofon Literary Club") https://byufamilyhistorylibrary.newspapers.com/image/468326259/?match=1&terms=cleofon

Berg Mortuary, via www, August 23, 2024 (Beverly Harrison Broadbent enjoyed participating in Cleofon).

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Cleofon scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9442
Scope and Contents

Scrapbooks documenting the history of Cleofon, a women's literary club based in Provo, Utah. Scrapbooks include photographs, notes, by-laws, programs, fliers, and other ephemera. Materials dated 1955-2020.

Dates: 1955-2020
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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