2018.072.014 [Program]

The Chautauqua Assembly was an adult education movement in the late 19th, early 20th century. The assembly brought music, speakers, entertainers, and more to rural communities across the U.S. On July 9th, 1895, the Chautauqua Assembly was held in Colfax, IA and lasted for two weeks. These assemblies continued until the mid-1920s. Pictured above is the inside page of the Sixth Annual Assembly program. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.