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| ⚫ | The '''Philomathean Society''' at New York University was a student society that was founded at [[New York University]]. (The |
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| name = Philomathean Society |
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| crest = Philomathean_Society_crest.png |
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| caption = Philomathean Society crest, 1850 |
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| founded = {{start date and years ago|1832|10}} |
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| chapters = 1 |
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| affiliation = Independent |
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| status = Defunct |
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| scope = Local |
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| type = [[Debate]] and [[Literary society]] |
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| city = [[New York City]] |
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| state = [[New York (state)|New York]] |
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| country = United States |
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| ⚫ | The '''Philomathean Society''' at New York University was a student society that was founded at [[New York University]]. (The society shared its name with other college societies including the [[Philomathean Society of the University of Pennsylvania]].) This society existed from October 1832 to 1891.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Records of the Philomathean Society: NYU Special Collections Finding Aids |url=https://findingaids.library.nyu.edu/archives/rg_39_2/ |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=New York University Libraries |language=en-us}}</ref> |
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== History == |
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In 1832 students began the Philomathean Society at New York University. |
[[Image:Eucleianphilo.JPG|thumb|right|Eucleian and Philomathean joint meeting, [[Daniel D. Barnard]] and Edgar Allan Poe as lecturers in 1845]]In October 1832, twelve students began the Philomathean Society at New York University.<ref name=":0" /> The society's rival was the [[Eucleian Society]]. <ref name=":0" /> While both societies forbade membership in their rival society, early records show that early members were sometimes expelled or resigned to join the rival society. |
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Student societies such as the Philomathean Society collected their own libraries and augmented the curriculum. Literary and debate societies offered a departure from the learn-by-rote instruction that prevailed in much of university instruction. |
Student societies such as the Philomathean Society collected their own libraries and augmented the curriculum. Literary and debate societies offered a departure from the learn-by-rote instruction that prevailed in much of university instruction. The Philomathean Society provided its membership at NYU with a library and augmented student instruction. The university gave the society its own rooms at the Main University Building, which was "fitted up in a style of taste and elegance highly creditable to the young gentlemen members."<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Culture== |
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The society died in 1891.<ref name=":0" /> |
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[[Image:Eucleianphilo.JPG|thumb|right|Eucleian and Philomathean joint meeting, Edgar Allan Poe as lecturer 1840s]] |
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The process of membership is said to take several months and to be multi-staged.{{fact|date=March 2009}} The aim of the process has been described in general terms to create familiarity among the members and to inculcate the values of the Society. The primary values are excellence, faithfulness, development of the individual, mutual assistance in supporting each member's aspirations and social responsibility.{{fact|date=March 2009}} Members are selected once or twice a year.{{fact|date=March 2009}} |
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==Symbols== |
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The Society represents student debate and literary societies that were popular prior to fraternities and sororities. These societies were influenced by [[Freemasonry]]'s moral code based on [[Age of Enlightenment|Enlightenment]] philosophy and ritualism. The [[William Morgan (anti-Mason)|William Morgan]] Affair which gave rise to anti-Masonry caused increased privacy among fraternal organizations. |
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Starting in 1833, the society had a badges that its members were required to wear at all events.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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The society died in 1888.<ref>http://dlib.nyu.edu/findingaids/search/?q=eucleian&collectionId= </ref> |
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*[http://dlib.nyu.edu/findingaids/html/archives/philomathean/ Records of Philomathean Society] at New York University Archives |
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Latest revision as of 04:15, 7 December 2024
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (August 2024) |
| Philomathean Society | |
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 Philomathean Society crest, 1850 | |
| Founded | October 1832 New York University |
| Type | Debate and Literary society |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Defunct |
| Scope | Local |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York United States |
The Philomathean Society at New York University was a student society that was founded at New York University. (The society shared its name with other college societies including the Philomathean Society of the University of Pennsylvania.) This society existed from October 1832 to 1891.[1]
History
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In October 1832, twelve students began the Philomathean Society at New York University.[1] The society's rival was the Eucleian Society. [1] While both societies forbade membership in their rival society, early records show that early members were sometimes expelled or resigned to join the rival society.
Student societies such as the Philomathean Society collected their own libraries and augmented the curriculum. Literary and debate societies offered a departure from the learn-by-rote instruction that prevailed in much of university instruction. The Philomathean Society provided its membership at NYU with a library and augmented student instruction. The university gave the society its own rooms at the Main University Building, which was "fitted up in a style of taste and elegance highly creditable to the young gentlemen members."[1]
One early lecturer became a very popular figure with the society. Edgar Allan Poe was a repeated guest of the Philomathean Society and the Eucleian Society, and lived on the Square.
The society died in 1891.[1]
Symbols
[edit]Starting in 1833, the society had a badges that its members were required to wear at all events.[1]
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Records of Philomathean Society at New York University Archives