Among the important roles of the Literary Club is that of historian, who delivers an annual paper on a topic of his choosing that deals with the history of the club. The long-time historian was John A. Diehl, who was elected a member of the club in 1965.
Historically, one role of the Literary Club has been to provide historical context through annual papers on topics relevant to the club’s past. For many years, John A. Diehl served as this historian, joining the club in 1965.