In 1895, the idea for a literary club took root at the home of Nannie Orme Dyson. Nannie was the daughter of Colonel William McCullough and widow of Brigadier General William Ward Orme.
The club was name after Clio, Greek muse of history. Club members have studied history as well as a variety of other subjects over the century of their existence. Only World Wars I and II disrupted regular meetings in lieu of volunteer work towards war efforts.
Originally chartered with sixteen members, the club was later expanded to twenty-five members.
This collection includes minutes, constitutions, annual program booklets, member-prepared club histories, newspaper articles, photos, etc.