Hi Cora,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The American Students’ Association (ASA) formed in Paris was an early 20th-century organization created to support American students studying in France, particularly in Paris, which was then a major center for art, medicine, music, and higher education. Most references date its' founding between 1906 and 1908 (this may be noted in the scroll, but I don't see that in any of these photos). There’s limited clear historical record online that identifies the founding members, though this document would go a long way towards creating the public record for that.

Members were primarily enrolled at institutions such as the Sorbonne, École des Beaux-Arts, medical schools, conservatories, and private academies. The Association issued reports, directories, and occasionally pamphlets outlining student life, costs, and regulations in France.

The organization does not appear to exist under that name though it may have been renamed at a later date, or had splinter groups.

As an unusual and singular piece of ephemera, this would appeal to collectors of expat history. Without direct comparable examples, placed in an auction with an international books and manuscripts department, this would likely be offered with an estimate of $1,500-2,500 but could go quite a bit higher.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

American Students Association
Paris, 1906-1908
Scroll: Constitution and bylaws, signed by the members
(DIMENSIONS:)
CONDITION: This appears to be intact, with edge wear
PROVENANCE: unknown
$ 1,500-2,500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia