Contemporary Club Papers, 1896-Present

Founded in 1896, this bi-state essay club has provided a public forum on contemporary topics and issues. Its membership is limited to Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois residents. This index searches over 800 essays in 100 volumes of the Contemporary Club Papers by its more than 300 members. Topics have covered various issues including technology, social reform, education, history, politics, art, and music. Some original short stories have also been read. For more information about the Contemporary Club, please read its Research Guide.
The Contemporary Club Papers, 1896-2019 by The Contemporary Club (Davenport, Iowa)
Call Number SC 374.3 CON
Index to Papers, 1986-Present [2011] by The Contemporary Club (Davenport, Iowa)
Call Number SC 374.3 CONTE CLU