Guide to the Rogers Debating Society (1897-1913) Minute Book
| Collection Title: | Rogers Debating Society (1897-1913) Minute Book |
| Dates: | 1904-1913 |
| Identification: | 31/6/10 |
| Creator: | Rogers Debating Society |
| Extent: | 1 Volumes |
| Language of Materials: | English |
| Abstract: | This series consists of the minutes of the Rogers Debating Society from September 1904, to March 1913. |
| Acquisition Information: | The volume was transferred to the University Archives sometime prior to June 1, 1974. |
| Processing Information: | Andrew Leslie; July 1980. |
| Conditions Governing Use: | None. |
| Related Materials: | Adelphic Literary Society Minute Book, 1877-1893 (Series 31/6/9). Hinman Literary Society Minute Books and Librarian's Record, 1857-1868, 1869-1882 (Series 31/6/8). Philomathia Society Minute Books, 1868-1893, 1904-1917 (Series 38/4). |
| Repository: | Northwestern University Archives Deering Library, Room 110 1970 Campus Dr. Evanston, IL, 60208-2300 URL: http://www.library.northwestern.edu/archives Email: archives@northwestern.edu Phone: 847-491-3354 |
Biographical/Historical Information
The Rogers Society was organized on February 18, 1897, and named after the University President at that time, Henry Wade Rogers. Unlike its predecessors, the literary societies, the Rogers Society was founded solely to promote oratorical and debating skills in the University community.
Scope and Content
The Rogers Society was organized on February 18, 1897, and named after the University President at that time, Henry Wade Rogers. Unlike its predecessors, the literary societies, the Rogers Society was founded solely to promote oratorical and debating skills in the University community. This series consists of the minutes of the Rogers Debating Society from September 1904, to March 1913.
Arrangement of Materials
This series consists of the minutes of the Rogers Debating Society from September 1904, to March 1913.
Subjects
Corporate Name
Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.)--History
Subjects
College students--Illinois--Evanston--Societies and clubs
Debates and debating--Illinois--Evanston
