Minutes, 1841 - 1854
Scope and Contents
The minutes discuss proposed debate topics as well as the debates held at each meeting. Topics of debates include: "Which is the more favorable to the cultivation of the arts and sciences, the Monarchial or the Republican form of government?" or, "Which was the greater accomplishment the establishment of American independence by Washington, or the discovery of the New World by Columbus?" The minutes also discuss the passing of new amendments for the society.
Dates
- Creation: 1841 - 1854
Creator
- From the Collection: Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio). Poland Philopedian Debating Society (Organization)
- From the Collection: St. Xavier College (Cincinnati, Ohio). Philopedian Society (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use. Materials must be viewed by appointment in the Archives Research Room.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Cubic Feet (6 boxes containing 18 bound volumes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Special Collections, Xavier University Library Repository