Philermenian society records, 1798-1866.

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Philermenian society records, 1798-1866.

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Consists of correspondence and record books documenting the Brown University Philermenian Society from 1798 to 1866. The Correspondence series documents fees for admission; answers made to questions posed by members of the society and then read before the assembly; the presentation of volumes for inclusion in the society's library; and invitations to read poems, deliver orations, assume an elected office, or become a member. The Record books series includes a general record book (1798-1812) containing the society's preamble, compact, and constitution; committee recommendations; laws; and minutes of meetings. There are also additional minutes books (1828-1866). There are volumes documenting the society's library (ca. 1832-1862), including acquisitions; an inventory with records of loans; and circulation books.

313 items (2 linear ft.)Record books 14 v.

Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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Brown University.

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In 1917 the university established the Brown War Records Bureau, whose intention was to "collect and preserve a record of all Brown men who are serving in the present war". Brown faculty, students and alumni who were in the military were asked to fill out a small card called "Are you in the war?" and to send original letters, clippings or photographs which "have any bearing on the service of Brown men in the war." This collection is partly a result of that effort. From the guide to t...

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Literary debating society organized in 1794 as the Misokosmian Society; the name was changed to the Philermenian Society in 1798. Group was Federalist in its political orientation. From the description of Philermenian society records, 1798-1866. (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122471310 ...