Philomathia Society (1868-1917) Minute Books 1904-1917

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Philomathia Society (1868-1917) Minute Books 1904-1917

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The Philomathia Society Minute Books record the minutes of this Northwestern Academy literary society from its inception on May 8, 1868, to its final meeting on May 4, 1917, with a break of over 11 years, from February 1893 to September 1904. Philomathia, meaning “love of learning,” was founded to “supplement the routine of school-work by providing an opportunity for original thinking and expression,” according to an essay in the 1907 Academy annual, The Bear (p.38). The Society met on an irregular weekly schedule, usually on Fridays.

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Minute books documenting the activities of the Philomathia Society, the men's literary society of the Evanston Academy (prepatory school of Northwestern University). From the description of Philomathia Society Minutes, 1868-1917. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122554135 Philomathia was one of five Academy literary societies, two for women and three, including "Philo," for men. The literary societies were the heart of the Academy's social life. One of the ladies'...