University of Georgia Literary Societies papers, 1801-2018
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Summary
- Creator:
- Logue, Cal M. (Cal McLeod), 1935-, UA97-106, University of Georgia. Demosthenian Society, and University of Georgia. Phi Kappa Society
- Date:
- 1801-2018
- Extent:
- 62.75 Linear Feet (58 boxes)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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University of Georgia Literary Societies papers, UA97-106, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The University of Georgia Literary Societies collection consists of records from the Demosthenian Literary Society and the Phi Kappa Literary Society. Predominant materials include minutes, letterbooks, correspondence, and artifacts.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Demosthenian Literary Society was formed in 1803 by the first graduating class of the Franklin College, making it the oldest student organization at the University of Georgia. Demosthenian's rival debate organization, the Phi Kappa Literary Society formed in 1820. Both societies are still active on campus and engage in a lively intersociety debate annually.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is arranged into three series: Demosthenian, Phi Kappa and Demosthenian/Phi Kappa.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Societies -- Georgia -- Athens
Ribbons -- Georgia -- Athens.
Debates and debating -- Georgia -- Athens.
Universities and colleges -- Alumni and alumnae -- Georgia -- Athens.
Universities and colleges -- Faculty.
Correspondence
Minutes (administrative records)
Constitutions. - Names:
- University of Georgia. Students
University of Georgia
Logue, Cal M. (Cal McLeod), 1935-
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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University of Georgia Literary Societies papers, UA97-106, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.