Minute book, 1776-1781.

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Minute book, 1776-1781.

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Minutes of the first meetings of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, founded at the College of William and Mary. Beginning with the first meeting on 5 December 1776 the minute book continues until 6 January 1781. The minutes include the rules and regulations voted by the members and lists the officers and initiates. The minutes of the early years are significant because they discuss the reasons for establishment and the goals of the society. Founding members include Richard Booker, Daniel Fitzhugh, Theodorick Fitzhugh, John Heath, John Jones, Armistead Smith, Thomas Smith, John Stark, and John Stuart.

1 v. (51 p.) ; 28 cm.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Fitzhugh, Theodorick.

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Smith, Thomas

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Stuart, John, 1912-

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Booker, Richard, fl. 1776.

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