Alembic Club (University of North Carolina (1793-1962))

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The Alembic Club was the successor to the Science Club and the Journal Club. The Journal Club was founded on 25 January 1901 by faculty and students of the University of North Carolina Dept. of Chemistry. Meeting twice monthly from 1901 through 1921, the Club discussed research articles published in scholarly journals. Presentations of members' research work was also encouraged. In 1924, the Club was reorganized to include members from all physical science departments on the campus. This new organization was first named the Science Club, then the Alembic Club.

From the description of Records of the Alembic Club, 1901-1928. WorldCat record id: 26992936

The Alembic Club was the successor to the Science Club and the Journal Club. The Journal Club was founded on 25 January 1901 by faculty and students of the University of North Carolina Department of Chemistry. Meeting twice monthly from 1901 through 1921, the Journal Club discussed research articles published in scholarly journals. Presentations of members' research work was also encouraged. In 1924, the club was reorganized to include members from all physical science departments on the campus. This new organization was first named the Science Club, then the Alembic Club.

From the guide to the Alembic Club of the University of North Carolina Records, 1901-1928, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. University Archives.)

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