Files include "A History of the Lee Emerson Bassett Toastmasters Club" by Shahid Mutjaba and Dianne Goldbach, 1980; the weekly bulletin "The Orator" 1974-1980, which includes minutes of their meetings; and VHS tapes of meetings from 1983-1986.

The club was first organized in 1934 by Dr. Virgil Anderson and officially chartered by the Toastmasters International in May 1935. Lee Emerson Bassett became the instructor of the club soon after it was chartered and was involved until his death in 1959. The club was renamed the Emerson Lee Bassett Toastmasters Club in his honor..

1.25 Linear feet

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