1899-1942
Guide to the Collection
Abstract
This collection consists of the records of the Pokanoket Club of Dover, Mass., an outdoor club for men.
Historical Sketch
The Pokanoket Club of Dover, Mass. was founded in 1899 to provide "a small country gathering place" for men to engage in outdoor activities, such as golf, tennis, fishing, hunting, etc. The club disbanded in 1942.
Collection Description
This collection consists of the records of the Pokanoket Club of Dover, Mass., mainly council/secretary records (1899-1942), records of attendance (1899-1926), and financial records (1899-1904). The collection also contains one file of loose miscellaneous materials, including the club's constitution, guest room rules, annual reports, and other items.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Dr. George S. Richardson through Ruth M. Galvin, January 1997.
Detailed Description of the Collection
I. Miscellaneous file, 1940-1942
Included is the Pokanoket Club constitution, guest room rules, and annual reports.
II. Financial records, 1899-1904
Arranged chronologically.
Cash book, 1899-1902
Ledger, 1899-1901
Ledger, 1901-1902
Ledger, 1902-1904
III. Council/secretary records, 1899-1942
Arranged chronologically.
1899-1904
1899-1904
1905-1912
1912-1934
1934-1942
IV. Records of attendance, 1899-1926
Arranged chronologically.
1899-1904
1904-1908
1908-1915
1915-1922
1922-1926
Preferred Citation
Pokanoket Club records, Massachusetts Historical Society.
Access Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in ABIGAIL, the online catalog of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related persons, organizations, or subjects should search the catalog using these headings.