Castilian Club

It was founded in Boston, Massachusetts, February 8, 1888, by Abba Goold Woolson after a visit to Spain.

Men were allowed to sit on the Board of Directors, and there were always a few in the membership; still, it was essentially a woman's club and so considered.

The object, as stated in the constitution, was "to acquire knowledge concerning Spain -- its geography, history, literature, language, arts, and social conditions."

In 1888, the subject of study was the reign of Philip III of Spain, with papers to occupy three-quarters of an hour by members only.

[1] The club owed much of its success to its first president, Woolson, who was devoted to its interests.