  We present an analysis of high quality spectra of members of the young
cluster M35. By using a multi-fiber spectrograph, we are able to collect high
signal-to-noise, high resolution spectra of a sample of photometric candidate
members. Accurate radial velocities are used to establish the membership status
and rotational velocities are measured using cross-correlation. We also derive
the metal content of the cluster, [Fe/H]= -0.21$\pm$0.10, based on spectral
synthesis. Finally, we derive the lithium abundances of the bona fide cluster
members and compare the results with members of other clusters. For example,
M35 shows a smaller range in both rotation rates and lithium abundances as
compared to the Pleiades. We discuss possible roles of various parameters. Our
high quality M35 database of lithium abundances and rotational velocities are
perfectly suited to be used as a laboratory to test theoretical models dealing
with the lithium depletion phenomenon.
