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Douglas Literary Society Limited chartered in Shreveport
The Douglas Literary Society Limited is formed under Louisiana law in Caddo parish, Shreveport, to operate for moral, industrial and social improvement of colored youth, with classes in carpentry, printing, music, literature, farming, sewing and more. It will be non-sectarian and charitable, governed by fifteen directors, with initial officers and a capital stock of 50,000 shares at one dollar each. The act sets succession for 99 years, a board composition, voting by stock, and dissolution procedures. The charter, approved December 2 1897, records the formation, officers, and stock rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of
Caddo
Cal D. Hicks
State of
Louisiana
Douglas Literary Society Limited
Shreveport
Caddo Parish
Widows and Orphans Home
Stoakholders
J. §. Jackson
Luke Allen
James R. Starks
William
Fice
R.S. Brown
W. H. Flynn
Fannie Webster
John N. Hicks
T. Abbott
Ladda Tonidgiana