Philomathian Society records
Scope and Contents
This collection contains one volume, labeled Philomathian Society Minutes Vol 2. It includes minutes from the society's meetings, detailing conversations and debates held within the meetings.
Dates
- Creation: 1787-1788
Creator
- Cope, Thomas P. (Thomas Pim), 1768-1854 (Secretary, Person)
- Philomathean and Mercantile Societies (Author, Organization)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17).
Historical Note
There is not much information available about this society. As this volume is the second one, it is assumed the Philomaterian Society began before 1787. In late 1787/ early 1788 (exact date unknown), the Philomathean and Mercantile Societies joined together, and were renamed the Literary and Commerical Societies. From notes in the minutes, Thomas Pim Cope was the group's secretary during this time.
Extent
0.09375 linear ft. (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains one volume, labeled Philomathian Society Minutes Vol 2. It includes minutes from the society's meetings, detailing conversations and debates held within the meetings. From notes in the minutes, Thomas Pim Cope was the group's secretary during this time.
Acquisition
Unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Mary A Crauderueff; completed November 2015.
- Title
- Philomathian Society records, 1787-1788
- Author
- Mary A Crauderueff
- Date
- November 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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