Artifacts
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of the written and photographic records of Le Cotillon These include copies and revisions of the organization’s bylaws, meeting minutes, programs from past balls and scholarship presentations, and membership and scholarship applications. Financial records, including treasurer’s reports, an accounting ledger, and account statements from various financial institutions, are also included. In addition to photographs chronicling a number of the organization’s balls, luncheons, and scholarship ceremonies, there are pages from debutante scrapbooks that include information about and photographs of all debutantes (1962-1994). There is also a small quantity of artifacts relating to the organization, including flags, banners, and pins.
Dates
- 1961-2007, bulk 1977-2007
- Majority of material found within 1977 - 2007
Language of Materials
Materials in both English and French
Conditions Governing Access
Access unrestricted. Student transcripts and personal account numbers have been removed and destroyed.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.17 Linear Feet (About 5.17 linear feet- (plus 3 flag boxes [49”x4.25”x4.25”] stored upstairs on top of map drawers); 2- five foot flag poles stored separately (with bronze plaques))
Creator
- From the Collection: Le Cotillon Inc. (Fall River, Mass.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Claire T. Carney Library Archives and Special Collections, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Repository