By Jen Vos
Collection Overview
Title: Kindred Spirits of Conblo, 1927-1931
Predominant Dates:1927-1931
ID: CU/C14/003
Creator: Kindred Spirits of Conblo (1927-1931)
Extent: 1.0 Items. More info below.
Date Acquired: 09/01/2022
Languages: English [eng]
Abstract
The “Kindred Spirits of Conblo,” or “Conblo” was an unofficial student organization or fraternity that existed in the late 1920s – early 1930s. This collection consists of a metal urn with the name of the organization and a list of its members. Also a part of the collection is a compilation of research about the organization.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection consists of one item, a metal urn (Artifact 52), and a compilation of research about it. The urn is a rare piece of primary evidence for the existence of this group and a list of its members.
Biographical Note
An "unofficial fraternity" or unsanctioned student organization that existed at Calvin College some time in the late 1920s - early 1930s.
Administrative Information
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1271
- Folder 1: Research related to Artifact 52, “Kindred Spirits of Conblo” urn
- Item 52: Kindred Spirits of Conblo urn
- Oversized object, stored on top of shelf next to artifact boxes