This bound ledger contains the secretary's records of the Bedford Debating Society, including notes from the founding and other meetings, by-laws, and the purposes of the organization. The volume also documents the proposal to include Bernard Shaw as a new member on December 13, 1883, as well as debates arranged by Shaw.

Collection is open for research. One audio cassette has been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.