Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings pasted atop an earlier, unrelated account book. The Account book is organized in calendar format with records of accounts due and outstanding bills of individuals. Includes newspaper clippings of regattas and rowing contests in the United States and England (1874-1877) and programs to Wesleyan's Fall Regatta (October 29, 1881) and Spring Regatta (May 20, 1882).
The class of 1873 Boat Club was organized on October 4, 1870, by 19 members of the class of 1873. It participated in the first Wesleyan regatta, which was held July 19, 1871, with the clubs of the classes of 1872, 1873, and 1874 competing.
Includes constitution and bylaws, membership lists, minutes (1871), record of competitions and results (1871), and clippings from CT, MA, and NY newspapers (1871-1874).