Gowanus Debating Society.
According to its constitution and bylaws, the Gowanus Debating Society was founded "to improve the members thereof in speaking by discussing different questions." The Society was governed by a President, Treasurer, Secretary, Recording Secretary, and Bookkeeper.
From the guide to the Gowanus Debating Society records, 1823-1826, (Brooklyn Historical Society)
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| creatorOf | Gowanus Debating Society records, 1823-1826 | Center for Brooklyn History (2020-) | |
| creatorOf | Gowanus Debating Society. Records, 1823-1827. | Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library |
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| associatedWith | Bergen, Teunis G., 1806-1881 | person |
| associatedWith | Narrows Debating Society. | corporateBody |
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| Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) |x Social life and customs |y 19th century |
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