Harvard College (1780- ). Class of 2006

The early 19th century was a time of student unrest at Harvard. Perhaps in reaction to the disturbances and protest of previous classes, Faculty Records vol. IX tell that President Kirkland announced early on in the Class of 1822's college years that no students were to have any meeting for the purpose of eating or drinking in college. Although the Class of 1822 is a serene one as compared with its generation, many of the students of the Class of 1822 received public admonishments as a result of participating in the Porcellian Club. The Porcellian Club members assembled to play or listen to music, dine, drink, and socialize. Although discipline for socializing is not mentioned in the Class Book of 1822, the faculty records contain numerous mentions of students being admonished for participating in the club.

From the description of Class book, 1822-1852. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 77070851

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