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Ellison-White Lyceum and Chautauqua Association

 Organization

Biography

The Ellison-White Lyceum and Chautauqua Association was established in 1910 by Clarence H. White and J. R. Ellison in Boise, Idaho. The association began as the Ellison-White Lyceum, but in 1920 it was moved to Portland, Oregon, where it became the Ellison-White Lyceum and Chautauqua Association. This organization was part of the “Chautauqua” movement that shared knowledge and provided entertainment via dance, music, lectures, drama, etc.

Citation:
Archives West, via WWW, November 12, 2020 (Ellison-White Lyceum and Chautauqua Association; established 1910 by Clarence H. White and J. R. Ellison in Boise, Idaho; began as the Ellison-White Lyceum;1920 it was moved to Portland, Oregon and became the Ellison-White Lyceum and Chautauqua Association) Chautauqua.org, via WWW, November 12, 2020 (Ellison-White Lyceum and Chautauqua Association; part of the “Chautauqua” movement that shared knowledge and provided entertainment via dance, music, lectures, drama, etc.)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Ellison-White Lyceum and Chautauqua Association minutes

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232498821]
Identifier: MSS 233
Scope and Contents

Typewritten meeting minutes, charter, and financial reports. The items document the society and its functions.

Dates: 1921-1924
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ellison-White Lyceum and Chautauqua Association minutes

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