This table of contents page comes from the printed constitution and by-laws of a 'Page Literary Society,' part of the personal papers of Private Willis W. Wagener from the World War I era. Literary and debating societies such as this one were common civic and educational institutions in early 20th-century America, teaching members public speaking, parliamentary procedure, and community leadership skills -- often serving as formative experience for young men who would later serve in the armed forces. Project: 218129