Indiana University Philomathean Society records, 1836-1891

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Indiana University Philomathean Society records, 1836-1891

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The Philomathean Society was one of two major literary societies on campus. It was founded in 1831 and was last listed in the university catalogue in 1893. This collection primarily consists of programs for the group's annual Spring Exhibition with a fairly complete run between 1844 and 1886. Also included in the collection is a series of published speeches and one partial constitution.

.4 cubic feet (2 boxes)

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Indiana University Office of University Archives and Records Management

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Philomathean Society (Indiana University)

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Founded at Indiana University in 1831. The Philomathean Society was one of the two chief literary societies on campus. Literary societies gave students practice in speaking and writing through regular orations, essays, and debates, as well as filling a social role. Interest in the societies at IU declined in the late 19th century and the last listing of the Philomathean Society in the university catalogue was in 1893. From the description of Philomathean Soci...