Literary Societies. Euzelian and Philomathesian Societies Records
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Biographical and Historical Note
Both the Philomathezian and Euzelian Literary societies were organized on February 14, 1835, shortly after the beginning of the second session of Wake Forest Institute. Over time the societies had rooms in College buildings, decorated with chairs that included the clubs' Greek letters, banners, and books. Society members debated against and with each other. As of 2019, only the Euzelian Society is still in existence. Its mission is to "revive and sustain the intellectual culture of Wake Forest University by fostering a creative academic outlet for students."
Collection Inventory
- Anniversary Proceedings (1872-1925) Box 1 Folder 1
- Anniversary Record Book (1 oversize volume) (1854-1907) Volume 1
- Marshall's Regalia Box 3
- Society Day Records (1913 October 30-1924 November 3) Box 1 Folder 4
- Society Day Programs (1921-1924) Box 1 Folder 5
Summary Information
- Repository
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives
- Creator
- Euzelian and Philomathesian Societies.
- Title
- Literary Societies. Euzelian and Philomathesian Societies Records
- ID
- RG6.3
- Date [inclusive]
- circa 1877-1923
- Extent
- 8.0 linear feet 1 document box, 2 oversize boxes, 1 oversize volume
Administrative Information
- Publication Information
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives 2004
- Revision Description
- Revised by Stephanie Bennett 2019
- Access Restrictions
- Collection is open.
- Copyright Notice
- The nature of the WFU Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The Archives and Special Collections of ZSR Library claims only physical ownership of most materials. The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to the U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.
- Preferred Citation
- Literary Societies. Euzelian and Philomathesian Societies Record (RG6.3), Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
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Related Materials
The following collections and published materials are related to this collection:
- Rodman, William B. An Address Delivered before the Two Literary Societies of Wake Forest College, 1846 June 19. Call number LD5721 W549 R6 1846
- Saunders, Romulus M. Address delivered before The Two Literary Societies, 1852 June 9. Call number F254 S25 1852
- Literary Societies. Euzelian Society Records (RG6.2)
- Literary Societies. Philomathesian Society Records (RG6.1)