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1. MS089 - Portsmouth Lyceum records, 1834-1853

   Scope and Content The majority of the collection consists of letters to the Portsmouth Lyceum from potential speakers regarding scheduling speaking engagements. See index for complete list of names and dates. Correspondents include notable American poets, lawyers, doctors and writers. The materials appear to be primarily from the period of John H. Foster being the Lyceum secretary. Historical Note The first Lyceum was established in Mill...

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. S0864 - Portsmouth Lyceum Record Book

   Record Book includes an act of incorporation, signature list of members, ideas for lectures, and a schedule of lecturers and topics. The book begins with an account of the first meeting of the Lyceum at the Court House in Portsmouth on September 15, 1834 under the leadership of Charles Burroughs, Charles A. Cheever and Charles W. Cutter.

   Record Type: Archive