{"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931","last":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026page=1"},"meta":{"pages":{"current_page":1,"next_page":null,"prev_page":null,"total_pages":1,"limit_value":10,"offset_value":0,"total_count":3,"first_page?":true,"last_page?":true}},"data":[{"id":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_453","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Debating Club Records, 1928/1940","abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vihart_repositories_4_resources_453#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"The Debating Club Records is comprised of a record book and papers containing meeting minutes, membership lists, and attendance records, documenting club activities from its founding in 1928 until 1940.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vihart_repositories_4_resources_453#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_453","ead_ssi":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_453","_root_":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_453","_nest_parent_":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_453","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/JMU/repositories_4_resources_453.xml","title_ssm":["Debating Club Records"],"title_tesim":["Debating Club Records"],"unitdate_ssm":["1928-1940"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1928-1940"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1928/1940"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Debating Club Records, 1928/1940"],"text":["Debating Club Records, 1928/1940","UA 0031","/repositories/4/resources/453","Harrisonburg (Va.) -- History","Debates and debating","Minutes (administrative records)","Membership lists","Constitutions","Bylaws (administrative records)","Collection open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.","Selected portions of the record book have been digitized. They include the Constitution and Bylaws Draft 1, Constitution and Bylaws Draft 2, and Pledge with Signatures.","The collection is arranged chronologically.","Dingledine, Raymond C. \"Madison College, the First Fifty Years, 1908-1958.\" Harrisonburg, VA:  Madison College, 1959.","\"Debating Club is organized here.\" The Breeze, January 7, 1928. Accessed February 13, 2018. http://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1348\u0026context=i19221929","The State Teachers College Debating Club formed in 1927 with 15 original members, with the goal to \"train its members in the art of debate and oratory and foster intercollegiate debating and oratory.\" Between 1927 and the early 1940s, members of the Debating Club competed against students from Bridgewater College, State Teachers College at Farmville, Randolph Macon Women's College, Waynesboro College, King College, and Shepherdstown College, among other colleges. The club was discontinued by 1942, though other debate and forensics organizations formed in subsequent years.","Items were minimally processed, originally located in SU 93-0331, Minutes and Scrapbooks.","The Debating Club Records is comprised of a record book and papers containing meeting minutes, membership lists, and attendance records that document club activities from its founding in 1928 until 1940. Meeting topics include the election of officers, debate topics, and logistical discussions about upcoming competitions.","Papers found interleaved in the record book include a copy of the Debating Club Constitution and By-Laws, meeting minutes, membership lists, and debate preparation materials.","Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of James Madison University is retained by James Madison University. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. For more information, contact the Special Collections Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).","The Debating Club Records is comprised of a record book and papers containing meeting minutes, membership lists, and attendance records, documenting club activities from its founding in 1928 until 1940.","Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University","James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","Madison College -- History","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","Madison College -- Students","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","James Madison University -- Students -- History","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Debating Club Records, 1928/1940"],"collection_ssim":["Debating Club Records, 1928/1940"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["UA 0031","/repositories/4/resources/453"],"unitid_tesim":["UA 0031","/repositories/4/resources/453"],"repository_ssm":["James Madison University"],"repository_ssim":["James Madison University"],"geogname_ssm":["Harrisonburg (Va.) -- History"],"geogname_ssim":["Harrisonburg (Va.) -- History"],"places_ssim":["Harrisonburg (Va.) -- History"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","Madison College -- History","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","Madison College -- Students","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","James Madison University -- Students -- History"],"creators_ssim":["James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","Madison College -- History","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","Madison College -- Students","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","James Madison University -- Students -- History"],"access_terms_ssm":["Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of James Madison University is retained by James Madison University. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. For more information, contact the Special Collections Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu)."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Items were in the cage at the time of founding."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Debates and debating","Minutes (administrative records)","Membership lists","Constitutions","Bylaws (administrative records)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Debates and debating","Minutes (administrative records)","Membership lists","Constitutions","Bylaws (administrative records)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.12 cubic feet 2 folders"],"extent_tesim":["0.12 cubic feet 2 folders"],"genreform_ssim":["Minutes (administrative records)","Membership lists","Constitutions","Bylaws (administrative records)"],"date_range_isim":[1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Access Restrictions"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection."],"altformavail_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSelected portions of the record book have been digitized. They include the Constitution and Bylaws Draft 1, Constitution and Bylaws Draft 2, and Pledge with Signatures.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"altformavail_heading_ssm":["Other Formats Available"],"altformavail_tesim":["Selected portions of the record book have been digitized. They include the Constitution and Bylaws Draft 1, Constitution and Bylaws Draft 2, and Pledge with Signatures."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged chronologically.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged chronologically."],"bibliography_html_tesm":["\u003cbibref\u003eDingledine, Raymond C. \"Madison College, the First Fifty Years, 1908-1958.\" Harrisonburg, VA:  Madison College, 1959.\u003c/bibref\u003e\n    ","\u003cbibref\u003e\"Debating Club is organized here.\" The Breeze, January 7, 1928. Accessed February 13, 2018. http://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1348\u0026amp;context=i19221929\u003c/bibref\u003e\n  "],"bibliography_heading_ssm":["Bibliography"],"bibliography_tesim":["Dingledine, Raymond C. \"Madison College, the First Fifty Years, 1908-1958.\" Harrisonburg, VA:  Madison College, 1959.","\"Debating Club is organized here.\" The Breeze, January 7, 1928. Accessed February 13, 2018. http://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1348\u0026context=i19221929"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe State Teachers College Debating Club formed in 1927 with 15 original members, with the goal to \"train its members in the art of debate and oratory and foster intercollegiate debating and oratory.\" Between 1927 and the early 1940s, members of the Debating Club competed against students from Bridgewater College, State Teachers College at Farmville, Randolph Macon Women's College, Waynesboro College, King College, and Shepherdstown College, among other colleges. The club was discontinued by 1942, though other debate and forensics organizations formed in subsequent years.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Administrative History"],"bioghist_tesim":["The State Teachers College Debating Club formed in 1927 with 15 original members, with the goal to \"train its members in the art of debate and oratory and foster intercollegiate debating and oratory.\" Between 1927 and the early 1940s, members of the Debating Club competed against students from Bridgewater College, State Teachers College at Farmville, Randolph Macon Women's College, Waynesboro College, King College, and Shepherdstown College, among other colleges. The club was discontinued by 1942, though other debate and forensics organizations formed in subsequent years."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Debating Club Records, 1928-1940, UA 0031, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Debating Club Records, 1928-1940, UA 0031, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eItems were minimally processed, originally located in SU 93-0331, Minutes and Scrapbooks.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["Items were minimally processed, originally located in SU 93-0331, Minutes and Scrapbooks."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Debating Club Records is comprised of a record book and papers containing meeting minutes, membership lists, and attendance records that document club activities from its founding in 1928 until 1940. Meeting topics include the election of officers, debate topics, and logistical discussions about upcoming competitions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers found interleaved in the record book include a copy of the Debating Club Constitution and By-Laws, meeting minutes, membership lists, and debate preparation materials.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Debating Club Records is comprised of a record book and papers containing meeting minutes, membership lists, and attendance records that document club activities from its founding in 1928 until 1940. Meeting topics include the election of officers, debate topics, and logistical discussions about upcoming competitions.","Papers found interleaved in the record book include a copy of the Debating Club Constitution and By-Laws, meeting minutes, membership lists, and debate preparation materials."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCopyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of James Madison University is retained by James Madison University. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. For more information, contact the Special Collections Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of James Madison University is retained by James Madison University. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. For more information, contact the Special Collections Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu)."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_c8b904cc011e03e6debd5cea71a2f1c9\"\u003eThe Debating Club Records is comprised of a record book and papers containing meeting minutes, membership lists, and attendance records, documenting club activities from its founding in 1928 until 1940.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Debating Club Records is comprised of a record book and papers containing meeting minutes, membership lists, and attendance records, documenting club activities from its founding in 1928 until 1940."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_94c062d1cd01f23f995d103d3dbdfe5e\" label=\"Repository\"\u003eSpecial Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University\u003c/physloc\u003e\n    "],"physloc_tesim":["Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University"],"corpname_ssim":["James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","Madison College -- History","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","Madison College -- Students","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","James Madison University -- Students -- History"],"names_coll_ssim":["State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","Madison College -- History","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","Madison College -- Students","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","James Madison University -- Students -- History"],"names_ssim":["James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","Madison College -- History","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","Madison College -- Students","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","James Madison University -- Students -- History"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":2,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:35:59.804Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_453","ead_ssi":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_453","_root_":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_453","_nest_parent_":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_453","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/JMU/repositories_4_resources_453.xml","title_ssm":["Debating Club Records"],"title_tesim":["Debating Club Records"],"unitdate_ssm":["1928-1940"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1928-1940"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1928/1940"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Debating Club Records, 1928/1940"],"text":["Debating Club Records, 1928/1940","UA 0031","/repositories/4/resources/453","Harrisonburg (Va.) -- History","Debates and debating","Minutes (administrative records)","Membership lists","Constitutions","Bylaws (administrative records)","Collection open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.","Selected portions of the record book have been digitized. They include the Constitution and Bylaws Draft 1, Constitution and Bylaws Draft 2, and Pledge with Signatures.","The collection is arranged chronologically.","Dingledine, Raymond C. \"Madison College, the First Fifty Years, 1908-1958.\" Harrisonburg, VA:  Madison College, 1959.","\"Debating Club is organized here.\" The Breeze, January 7, 1928. Accessed February 13, 2018. http://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1348\u0026context=i19221929","The State Teachers College Debating Club formed in 1927 with 15 original members, with the goal to \"train its members in the art of debate and oratory and foster intercollegiate debating and oratory.\" Between 1927 and the early 1940s, members of the Debating Club competed against students from Bridgewater College, State Teachers College at Farmville, Randolph Macon Women's College, Waynesboro College, King College, and Shepherdstown College, among other colleges. The club was discontinued by 1942, though other debate and forensics organizations formed in subsequent years.","Items were minimally processed, originally located in SU 93-0331, Minutes and Scrapbooks.","The Debating Club Records is comprised of a record book and papers containing meeting minutes, membership lists, and attendance records that document club activities from its founding in 1928 until 1940. Meeting topics include the election of officers, debate topics, and logistical discussions about upcoming competitions.","Papers found interleaved in the record book include a copy of the Debating Club Constitution and By-Laws, meeting minutes, membership lists, and debate preparation materials.","Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of James Madison University is retained by James Madison University. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. For more information, contact the Special Collections Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).","The Debating Club Records is comprised of a record book and papers containing meeting minutes, membership lists, and attendance records, documenting club activities from its founding in 1928 until 1940.","Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University","James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","Madison College -- History","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","Madison College -- Students","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","James Madison University -- Students -- History","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Debating Club Records, 1928/1940"],"collection_ssim":["Debating Club Records, 1928/1940"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["UA 0031","/repositories/4/resources/453"],"unitid_tesim":["UA 0031","/repositories/4/resources/453"],"repository_ssm":["James Madison University"],"repository_ssim":["James Madison University"],"geogname_ssm":["Harrisonburg (Va.) -- History"],"geogname_ssim":["Harrisonburg (Va.) -- History"],"places_ssim":["Harrisonburg (Va.) -- History"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","Madison College -- History","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","Madison College -- Students","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","James Madison University -- Students -- History"],"creators_ssim":["James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","Madison College -- History","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","Madison College -- Students","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","James Madison University -- Students -- History"],"access_terms_ssm":["Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of James Madison University is retained by James Madison University. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. For more information, contact the Special Collections Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu)."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Items were in the cage at the time of founding."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Debates and debating","Minutes (administrative records)","Membership lists","Constitutions","Bylaws (administrative records)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Debates and debating","Minutes (administrative records)","Membership lists","Constitutions","Bylaws (administrative records)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.12 cubic feet 2 folders"],"extent_tesim":["0.12 cubic feet 2 folders"],"genreform_ssim":["Minutes (administrative records)","Membership lists","Constitutions","Bylaws (administrative records)"],"date_range_isim":[1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Access Restrictions"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection."],"altformavail_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSelected portions of the record book have been digitized. They include the Constitution and Bylaws Draft 1, Constitution and Bylaws Draft 2, and Pledge with Signatures.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"altformavail_heading_ssm":["Other Formats Available"],"altformavail_tesim":["Selected portions of the record book have been digitized. They include the Constitution and Bylaws Draft 1, Constitution and Bylaws Draft 2, and Pledge with Signatures."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged chronologically.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged chronologically."],"bibliography_html_tesm":["\u003cbibref\u003eDingledine, Raymond C. \"Madison College, the First Fifty Years, 1908-1958.\" Harrisonburg, VA:  Madison College, 1959.\u003c/bibref\u003e\n    ","\u003cbibref\u003e\"Debating Club is organized here.\" The Breeze, January 7, 1928. Accessed February 13, 2018. http://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1348\u0026amp;context=i19221929\u003c/bibref\u003e\n  "],"bibliography_heading_ssm":["Bibliography"],"bibliography_tesim":["Dingledine, Raymond C. \"Madison College, the First Fifty Years, 1908-1958.\" Harrisonburg, VA:  Madison College, 1959.","\"Debating Club is organized here.\" The Breeze, January 7, 1928. Accessed February 13, 2018. http://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1348\u0026context=i19221929"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe State Teachers College Debating Club formed in 1927 with 15 original members, with the goal to \"train its members in the art of debate and oratory and foster intercollegiate debating and oratory.\" Between 1927 and the early 1940s, members of the Debating Club competed against students from Bridgewater College, State Teachers College at Farmville, Randolph Macon Women's College, Waynesboro College, King College, and Shepherdstown College, among other colleges. The club was discontinued by 1942, though other debate and forensics organizations formed in subsequent years.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Administrative History"],"bioghist_tesim":["The State Teachers College Debating Club formed in 1927 with 15 original members, with the goal to \"train its members in the art of debate and oratory and foster intercollegiate debating and oratory.\" Between 1927 and the early 1940s, members of the Debating Club competed against students from Bridgewater College, State Teachers College at Farmville, Randolph Macon Women's College, Waynesboro College, King College, and Shepherdstown College, among other colleges. The club was discontinued by 1942, though other debate and forensics organizations formed in subsequent years."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Debating Club Records, 1928-1940, UA 0031, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Debating Club Records, 1928-1940, UA 0031, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eItems were minimally processed, originally located in SU 93-0331, Minutes and Scrapbooks.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["Items were minimally processed, originally located in SU 93-0331, Minutes and Scrapbooks."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Debating Club Records is comprised of a record book and papers containing meeting minutes, membership lists, and attendance records that document club activities from its founding in 1928 until 1940. Meeting topics include the election of officers, debate topics, and logistical discussions about upcoming competitions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers found interleaved in the record book include a copy of the Debating Club Constitution and By-Laws, meeting minutes, membership lists, and debate preparation materials.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Debating Club Records is comprised of a record book and papers containing meeting minutes, membership lists, and attendance records that document club activities from its founding in 1928 until 1940. Meeting topics include the election of officers, debate topics, and logistical discussions about upcoming competitions.","Papers found interleaved in the record book include a copy of the Debating Club Constitution and By-Laws, meeting minutes, membership lists, and debate preparation materials."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCopyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of James Madison University is retained by James Madison University. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. For more information, contact the Special Collections Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of James Madison University is retained by James Madison University. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. For more information, contact the Special Collections Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu)."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_c8b904cc011e03e6debd5cea71a2f1c9\"\u003eThe Debating Club Records is comprised of a record book and papers containing meeting minutes, membership lists, and attendance records, documenting club activities from its founding in 1928 until 1940.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Debating Club Records is comprised of a record book and papers containing meeting minutes, membership lists, and attendance records, documenting club activities from its founding in 1928 until 1940."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_94c062d1cd01f23f995d103d3dbdfe5e\" label=\"Repository\"\u003eSpecial Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University\u003c/physloc\u003e\n    "],"physloc_tesim":["Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University"],"corpname_ssim":["James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","Madison College -- History","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","Madison College -- Students","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","James Madison University -- Students -- History"],"names_coll_ssim":["State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","Madison College -- History","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","Madison College -- Students","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","James Madison University -- Students -- History"],"names_ssim":["James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","Madison College -- History","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","Madison College -- Students","State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","James Madison University -- Students -- History"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":2,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:35:59.804Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vihart_repositories_4_resources_453"}},{"id":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_73","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Graham Philanthropic Society records, 1809/1942","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxw_repositories_5_resources_73#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxw_repositories_5_resources_73#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes secretary's books, treasurer's book, librarian's book, treasurer's books, librarian's books, roll books, and constitutions of the Graham Philanthropic Society. The secretary's books document the minutes of the meetings. The first volume in the collection includes the creating documents when the Society was founded in 1809. The books include accounts of debates on current political and social questions, financial information, membership information, and records of student library use.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxw_repositories_5_resources_73#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_73","ead_ssi":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_73","_root_":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_73","_nest_parent_":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_73","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WLU/repositories_5_resources_73.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Graham Philanthropic Society records","title_ssm":["Graham Philanthropic Society records"],"title_tesim":["Graham Philanthropic Society records"],"unitdate_ssm":["1809-1942"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1809-1942"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1809/1942"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Graham Philanthropic Society records, 1809/1942"],"text":["Graham Philanthropic Society records, 1809/1942","WLU.RG.39.0001","/repositories/5/resources/73","Virginia -- Lexington","Student activities -- Societies, etc.","Libraries","Debates and debating","The collection is open for research use.","The Graham Philanthropic Society was a literary and debating society founded on September 8, 1809 at Washington Academy (now Washington and Lee University). Founding members were John D. Paxton, Edward C. Carrington, James W. Paxton, Gustavus A. Jones, John P. Wilson, Randolph Ross, William C. Preston, Joseph S. Brown, and Uel Wilson. They often met in Graham Hall/Graham-Lee Hall as well as other locations in the City of Lexington.","In addition to debates, the Society established its own library. Approximately 2000 volumes from this library went missing during Hunter's Raid in 1863.","The name changed to the Graham-Lee Society around 1871. Membership declined greatly after World War I. The collection ranges in date from 1809-1942.","This collection's former unique identifer was WLU Coll. 0149.","Washington Literary Society Records (RG 39.0002)","William E. Walkup Diplomas (RG 62.0015)","This collection includes secretary's books, treasurer's book, librarian's book, treasurer's books, librarian's books, roll books, and constitutions of the Graham Philanthropic Society. The secretary's books document the minutes of the meetings. The first volume in the collection includes the creating documents when the Society was founded in 1809. The books include accounts of debates on current political and social questions, financial information, membership information, and records of student library use.","Addresses that were given before the Society have been cataloged.","The Society's surviving library books have also been cataloged.","The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law.  The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source.","Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Graham Philanthropic Society records, 1809/1942"],"collection_ssim":["Graham Philanthropic Society records, 1809/1942"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Record Group","Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["WLU.RG.39.0001","/repositories/5/resources/73"],"unitid_tesim":["WLU.RG.39.0001","/repositories/5/resources/73"],"repository_ssm":["Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library"],"repository_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia -- Lexington"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia -- Lexington"],"places_ssim":["Virginia -- Lexington"],"creator_ssm":["Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society"],"creator_ssim":["Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"creators_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"access_terms_ssm":["The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law.  The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Student activities -- Societies, etc.","Libraries","Debates and debating"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Student activities -- Societies, etc.","Libraries","Debates and debating"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["14.5 Linear Feet 15 boxes (1 document case, 14 flat boxes)"],"extent_tesim":["14.5 Linear Feet 15 boxes (1 document case, 14 flat boxes)"],"date_range_isim":[1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research use.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research use."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Graham Philanthropic Society was a literary and debating society founded on September 8, 1809 at Washington Academy (now Washington and Lee University). Founding members were John D. Paxton, Edward C. Carrington, James W. Paxton, Gustavus A. Jones, John P. Wilson, Randolph Ross, William C. Preston, Joseph S. Brown, and Uel Wilson. They often met in Graham Hall/Graham-Lee Hall as well as other locations in the City of Lexington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn addition to debates, the Society established its own library. Approximately 2000 volumes from this library went missing during Hunter's Raid in 1863. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe name changed to the Graham-Lee Society around 1871. Membership declined greatly after World War I. The collection ranges in date from 1809-1942.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["The Graham Philanthropic Society was a literary and debating society founded on September 8, 1809 at Washington Academy (now Washington and Lee University). Founding members were John D. Paxton, Edward C. Carrington, James W. Paxton, Gustavus A. Jones, John P. Wilson, Randolph Ross, William C. Preston, Joseph S. Brown, and Uel Wilson. They often met in Graham Hall/Graham-Lee Hall as well as other locations in the City of Lexington.","In addition to debates, the Society established its own library. Approximately 2000 volumes from this library went missing during Hunter's Raid in 1863.","The name changed to the Graham-Lee Society around 1871. Membership declined greatly after World War I. The collection ranges in date from 1809-1942."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection's former unique identifer was WLU Coll. 0149.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["This collection's former unique identifer was WLU Coll. 0149."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Identification of item], Graham Philanthropic Society Records (RG 39.0001), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["[Identification of item], Graham Philanthropic Society Records (RG 39.0001), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWashington Literary Society Records (RG 39.0002)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam E. Walkup Diplomas (RG 62.0015)\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Washington Literary Society Records (RG 39.0002)","William E. Walkup Diplomas (RG 62.0015)"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes secretary's books, treasurer's book, librarian's book, treasurer's books, librarian's books, roll books, and constitutions of the Graham Philanthropic Society. The secretary's books document the minutes of the meetings. The first volume in the collection includes the creating documents when the Society was founded in 1809. The books include accounts of debates on current political and social questions, financial information, membership information, and records of student library use.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection includes secretary's books, treasurer's book, librarian's book, treasurer's books, librarian's books, roll books, and constitutions of the Graham Philanthropic Society. The secretary's books document the minutes of the meetings. The first volume in the collection includes the creating documents when the Society was founded in 1809. The books include accounts of debates on current political and social questions, financial information, membership information, and records of student library use."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAddresses that were given before the Society have been cataloged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Society's surviving library books have also been cataloged.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Addresses that were given before the Society have been cataloged.","The Society's surviving library books have also been cataloged."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law.  The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law.  The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source."],"corpname_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"names_coll_ssim":["Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"names_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":46,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:38:39.199Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_73","ead_ssi":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_73","_root_":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_73","_nest_parent_":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_73","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WLU/repositories_5_resources_73.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Graham Philanthropic Society records","title_ssm":["Graham Philanthropic Society records"],"title_tesim":["Graham Philanthropic Society records"],"unitdate_ssm":["1809-1942"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1809-1942"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1809/1942"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Graham Philanthropic Society records, 1809/1942"],"text":["Graham Philanthropic Society records, 1809/1942","WLU.RG.39.0001","/repositories/5/resources/73","Virginia -- Lexington","Student activities -- Societies, etc.","Libraries","Debates and debating","The collection is open for research use.","The Graham Philanthropic Society was a literary and debating society founded on September 8, 1809 at Washington Academy (now Washington and Lee University). Founding members were John D. Paxton, Edward C. Carrington, James W. Paxton, Gustavus A. Jones, John P. Wilson, Randolph Ross, William C. Preston, Joseph S. Brown, and Uel Wilson. They often met in Graham Hall/Graham-Lee Hall as well as other locations in the City of Lexington.","In addition to debates, the Society established its own library. Approximately 2000 volumes from this library went missing during Hunter's Raid in 1863.","The name changed to the Graham-Lee Society around 1871. Membership declined greatly after World War I. The collection ranges in date from 1809-1942.","This collection's former unique identifer was WLU Coll. 0149.","Washington Literary Society Records (RG 39.0002)","William E. Walkup Diplomas (RG 62.0015)","This collection includes secretary's books, treasurer's book, librarian's book, treasurer's books, librarian's books, roll books, and constitutions of the Graham Philanthropic Society. The secretary's books document the minutes of the meetings. The first volume in the collection includes the creating documents when the Society was founded in 1809. The books include accounts of debates on current political and social questions, financial information, membership information, and records of student library use.","Addresses that were given before the Society have been cataloged.","The Society's surviving library books have also been cataloged.","The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law.  The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source.","Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Graham Philanthropic Society records, 1809/1942"],"collection_ssim":["Graham Philanthropic Society records, 1809/1942"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Record Group","Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["WLU.RG.39.0001","/repositories/5/resources/73"],"unitid_tesim":["WLU.RG.39.0001","/repositories/5/resources/73"],"repository_ssm":["Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library"],"repository_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia -- Lexington"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia -- Lexington"],"places_ssim":["Virginia -- Lexington"],"creator_ssm":["Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society"],"creator_ssim":["Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"creators_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"access_terms_ssm":["The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law.  The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Student activities -- Societies, etc.","Libraries","Debates and debating"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Student activities -- Societies, etc.","Libraries","Debates and debating"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["14.5 Linear Feet 15 boxes (1 document case, 14 flat boxes)"],"extent_tesim":["14.5 Linear Feet 15 boxes (1 document case, 14 flat boxes)"],"date_range_isim":[1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research use.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research use."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Graham Philanthropic Society was a literary and debating society founded on September 8, 1809 at Washington Academy (now Washington and Lee University). Founding members were John D. Paxton, Edward C. Carrington, James W. Paxton, Gustavus A. Jones, John P. Wilson, Randolph Ross, William C. Preston, Joseph S. Brown, and Uel Wilson. They often met in Graham Hall/Graham-Lee Hall as well as other locations in the City of Lexington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn addition to debates, the Society established its own library. Approximately 2000 volumes from this library went missing during Hunter's Raid in 1863. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe name changed to the Graham-Lee Society around 1871. Membership declined greatly after World War I. The collection ranges in date from 1809-1942.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["The Graham Philanthropic Society was a literary and debating society founded on September 8, 1809 at Washington Academy (now Washington and Lee University). Founding members were John D. Paxton, Edward C. Carrington, James W. Paxton, Gustavus A. Jones, John P. Wilson, Randolph Ross, William C. Preston, Joseph S. Brown, and Uel Wilson. They often met in Graham Hall/Graham-Lee Hall as well as other locations in the City of Lexington.","In addition to debates, the Society established its own library. Approximately 2000 volumes from this library went missing during Hunter's Raid in 1863.","The name changed to the Graham-Lee Society around 1871. Membership declined greatly after World War I. The collection ranges in date from 1809-1942."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection's former unique identifer was WLU Coll. 0149.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["This collection's former unique identifer was WLU Coll. 0149."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Identification of item], Graham Philanthropic Society Records (RG 39.0001), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["[Identification of item], Graham Philanthropic Society Records (RG 39.0001), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWashington Literary Society Records (RG 39.0002)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam E. Walkup Diplomas (RG 62.0015)\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Washington Literary Society Records (RG 39.0002)","William E. Walkup Diplomas (RG 62.0015)"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes secretary's books, treasurer's book, librarian's book, treasurer's books, librarian's books, roll books, and constitutions of the Graham Philanthropic Society. The secretary's books document the minutes of the meetings. The first volume in the collection includes the creating documents when the Society was founded in 1809. The books include accounts of debates on current political and social questions, financial information, membership information, and records of student library use.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection includes secretary's books, treasurer's book, librarian's book, treasurer's books, librarian's books, roll books, and constitutions of the Graham Philanthropic Society. The secretary's books document the minutes of the meetings. The first volume in the collection includes the creating documents when the Society was founded in 1809. The books include accounts of debates on current political and social questions, financial information, membership information, and records of student library use."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAddresses that were given before the Society have been cataloged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Society's surviving library books have also been cataloged.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Addresses that were given before the Society have been cataloged.","The Society's surviving library books have also been cataloged."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law.  The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law.  The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source."],"corpname_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"names_coll_ssim":["Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"names_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":46,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:38:39.199Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxw_repositories_5_resources_73"}},{"id":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_1264","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Washington Literary Society records, 1814/1953","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxw_repositories_5_resources_1264#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxw_repositories_5_resources_1264#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains the records of the Washington Literary Society. It includes the Secretary's books (meeting minutes, debate topics, membership rolls), treasurer's books, librarian's books, and roll books and membership registers. It also includes record material associated with \u003cspan\u003eThe Southern Collegian,\u003c/span\u003e including a record book and correspondence. The collection ranges in date from 1814-1918.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxw_repositories_5_resources_1264#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_1264","ead_ssi":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_1264","_root_":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_1264","_nest_parent_":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_1264","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WLU/repositories_5_resources_1264.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Washington Literary Society records","title_ssm":["Washington Literary Society records"],"title_tesim":["Washington Literary Society records"],"unitdate_ssm":["1814-1953"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1814-1953"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1814/1953"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Washington Literary Society records, 1814/1953"],"text":["Washington Literary Society records, 1814/1953","WLU.RG.39.0002","/repositories/5/resources/1264","Debates and debating","Student activities -- Societies, etc.","This collection is open for use.","According to a published historical sketch, the Washington Literary Society was founded in 1812 on the Washington Academy campus (now Washington and Lee University). Its activities were likely interrupted or suspended due to the War of 1812. The written records of the Society begin in February 1814. Its first officers were John Woods (President), John Stowe Jones (Secretary), and Alfred McCay as Censor. The first question chosen to debate was whether it was advantageous for a young man to read ancient history first or modern history first. The Society purchased and maintained a library for its membership.","Both the Washington Literary Society and the Graham Philanthropic Society helped to launch The Southern Collegian, and their respective editors served to co-edit this new publication.","Charles F. Campbell Washington Literary Society Certificate (RG 62.0068)","Graham Philanthropic Society Records (RG 39.0001)","This collection contains the records of the Washington Literary Society. It includes the Secretary's books (meeting minutes, debate topics, membership rolls), treasurer's books, librarian's books, and roll books and membership registers. It also includes record material associated with The Southern Collegian, including a record book and correspondence. The collection ranges in date from 1814-1918.","The library of the Washington Literary Society has been cataloged.","Addresses presented before the Society have been cataloged.","The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source.","Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Washington Literary Society records, 1814/1953"],"collection_ssim":["Washington Literary Society records, 1814/1953"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["WLU.RG.39.0002","/repositories/5/resources/1264"],"unitid_tesim":["WLU.RG.39.0002","/repositories/5/resources/1264"],"repository_ssm":["Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library"],"repository_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library"],"creator_ssm":["Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"creator_ssim":["Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society"],"creators_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society"],"access_terms_ssm":["The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Debates and debating","Student activities -- Societies, etc."],"access_subjects_ssm":["Debates and debating","Student activities -- Societies, etc."],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16.25 Linear Feet 15 flat boxes, one half-size document box"],"extent_tesim":["16.25 Linear Feet 15 flat boxes, one half-size document box"],"date_range_isim":[1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is open for use.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["This collection is open for use."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAccording to a published historical sketch, the Washington Literary Society was founded in 1812 on the Washington Academy campus (now Washington and Lee University). Its activities were likely interrupted or suspended due to the War of 1812. The written records of the Society begin in February 1814. Its first officers were John Woods (President), John Stowe Jones (Secretary), and Alfred McCay as Censor. The first question chosen to debate was whether it was advantageous for a young man to read ancient history first or modern history first. The Society purchased and maintained a library for its membership. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoth the Washington Literary Society and the Graham Philanthropic Society helped to launch \u003ctitle\u003eThe Southern Collegian,\u003c/title\u003e and their respective editors served to co-edit this new publication.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["According to a published historical sketch, the Washington Literary Society was founded in 1812 on the Washington Academy campus (now Washington and Lee University). Its activities were likely interrupted or suspended due to the War of 1812. The written records of the Society begin in February 1814. Its first officers were John Woods (President), John Stowe Jones (Secretary), and Alfred McCay as Censor. The first question chosen to debate was whether it was advantageous for a young man to read ancient history first or modern history first. The Society purchased and maintained a library for its membership.","Both the Washington Literary Society and the Graham Philanthropic Society helped to launch The Southern Collegian, and their respective editors served to co-edit this new publication."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Identification of item], Washington Literary Society Records (RG 39.0002), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["[Identification of item], Washington Literary Society Records (RG 39.0002), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCharles F. Campbell Washington Literary Society Certificate (RG 62.0068)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGraham Philanthropic Society Records (RG 39.0001)\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Charles F. Campbell Washington Literary Society Certificate (RG 62.0068)","Graham Philanthropic Society Records (RG 39.0001)"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains the records of the Washington Literary Society. It includes the Secretary's books (meeting minutes, debate topics, membership rolls), treasurer's books, librarian's books, and roll books and membership registers. It also includes record material associated with \u003ctitle\u003eThe Southern Collegian,\u003c/title\u003e including a record book and correspondence. The collection ranges in date from 1814-1918.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection contains the records of the Washington Literary Society. It includes the Secretary's books (meeting minutes, debate topics, membership rolls), treasurer's books, librarian's books, and roll books and membership registers. It also includes record material associated with The Southern Collegian, including a record book and correspondence. The collection ranges in date from 1814-1918."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe library of the Washington Literary Society has been cataloged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddresses presented before the Society have been cataloged.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["The library of the Washington Literary Society has been cataloged.","Addresses presented before the Society have been cataloged."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source."],"corpname_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society"],"names_coll_ssim":["Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society"],"names_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":58,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:37:50.581Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_1264","ead_ssi":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_1264","_root_":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_1264","_nest_parent_":"vilxw_repositories_5_resources_1264","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WLU/repositories_5_resources_1264.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Washington Literary Society records","title_ssm":["Washington Literary Society records"],"title_tesim":["Washington Literary Society records"],"unitdate_ssm":["1814-1953"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1814-1953"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1814/1953"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Washington Literary Society records, 1814/1953"],"text":["Washington Literary Society records, 1814/1953","WLU.RG.39.0002","/repositories/5/resources/1264","Debates and debating","Student activities -- Societies, etc.","This collection is open for use.","According to a published historical sketch, the Washington Literary Society was founded in 1812 on the Washington Academy campus (now Washington and Lee University). Its activities were likely interrupted or suspended due to the War of 1812. The written records of the Society begin in February 1814. Its first officers were John Woods (President), John Stowe Jones (Secretary), and Alfred McCay as Censor. The first question chosen to debate was whether it was advantageous for a young man to read ancient history first or modern history first. The Society purchased and maintained a library for its membership.","Both the Washington Literary Society and the Graham Philanthropic Society helped to launch The Southern Collegian, and their respective editors served to co-edit this new publication.","Charles F. Campbell Washington Literary Society Certificate (RG 62.0068)","Graham Philanthropic Society Records (RG 39.0001)","This collection contains the records of the Washington Literary Society. It includes the Secretary's books (meeting minutes, debate topics, membership rolls), treasurer's books, librarian's books, and roll books and membership registers. It also includes record material associated with The Southern Collegian, including a record book and correspondence. The collection ranges in date from 1814-1918.","The library of the Washington Literary Society has been cataloged.","Addresses presented before the Society have been cataloged.","The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source.","Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Washington Literary Society records, 1814/1953"],"collection_ssim":["Washington Literary Society records, 1814/1953"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["WLU.RG.39.0002","/repositories/5/resources/1264"],"unitid_tesim":["WLU.RG.39.0002","/repositories/5/resources/1264"],"repository_ssm":["Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library"],"repository_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library"],"creator_ssm":["Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"creator_ssim":["Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society"],"creators_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society"],"access_terms_ssm":["The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Debates and debating","Student activities -- Societies, etc."],"access_subjects_ssm":["Debates and debating","Student activities -- Societies, etc."],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["16.25 Linear Feet 15 flat boxes, one half-size document box"],"extent_tesim":["16.25 Linear Feet 15 flat boxes, one half-size document box"],"date_range_isim":[1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is open for use.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["This collection is open for use."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAccording to a published historical sketch, the Washington Literary Society was founded in 1812 on the Washington Academy campus (now Washington and Lee University). Its activities were likely interrupted or suspended due to the War of 1812. The written records of the Society begin in February 1814. Its first officers were John Woods (President), John Stowe Jones (Secretary), and Alfred McCay as Censor. The first question chosen to debate was whether it was advantageous for a young man to read ancient history first or modern history first. The Society purchased and maintained a library for its membership. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoth the Washington Literary Society and the Graham Philanthropic Society helped to launch \u003ctitle\u003eThe Southern Collegian,\u003c/title\u003e and their respective editors served to co-edit this new publication.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["According to a published historical sketch, the Washington Literary Society was founded in 1812 on the Washington Academy campus (now Washington and Lee University). Its activities were likely interrupted or suspended due to the War of 1812. The written records of the Society begin in February 1814. Its first officers were John Woods (President), John Stowe Jones (Secretary), and Alfred McCay as Censor. The first question chosen to debate was whether it was advantageous for a young man to read ancient history first or modern history first. The Society purchased and maintained a library for its membership.","Both the Washington Literary Society and the Graham Philanthropic Society helped to launch The Southern Collegian, and their respective editors served to co-edit this new publication."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Identification of item], Washington Literary Society Records (RG 39.0002), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["[Identification of item], Washington Literary Society Records (RG 39.0002), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCharles F. Campbell Washington Literary Society Certificate (RG 62.0068)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGraham Philanthropic Society Records (RG 39.0001)\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Charles F. Campbell Washington Literary Society Certificate (RG 62.0068)","Graham Philanthropic Society Records (RG 39.0001)"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains the records of the Washington Literary Society. It includes the Secretary's books (meeting minutes, debate topics, membership rolls), treasurer's books, librarian's books, and roll books and membership registers. It also includes record material associated with \u003ctitle\u003eThe Southern Collegian,\u003c/title\u003e including a record book and correspondence. The collection ranges in date from 1814-1918.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection contains the records of the Washington Literary Society. It includes the Secretary's books (meeting minutes, debate topics, membership rolls), treasurer's books, librarian's books, and roll books and membership registers. It also includes record material associated with The Southern Collegian, including a record book and correspondence. The collection ranges in date from 1814-1918."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe library of the Washington Literary Society has been cataloged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddresses presented before the Society have been cataloged.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["The library of the Washington Literary Society has been cataloged.","Addresses presented before the Society have been cataloged."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes 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 should be fully credited with the source."],"corpname_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society"],"names_coll_ssim":["Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society"],"names_ssim":["Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":58,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:37:50.581Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vilxw_repositories_5_resources_1264"}}],"included":[{"type":"facet","id":"repository_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Repository","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"James Madison University","value":"James Madison University","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=James+Madison+University"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library","value":"Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=Washington+and+Lee+University%2C+Leyburn+Library"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/repository_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"type":"facet","id":"collection_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Collection","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Debating Club Records, 1928/1940","value":"Debating Club Records, 1928/1940","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Debating+Club+Records%2C+1928%2F1940\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Graham Philanthropic Society records, 1809/1942","value":"Graham Philanthropic Society records, 1809/1942","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Graham+Philanthropic+Society+records%2C+1809%2F1942\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Washington Literary Society records, 1814/1953","value":"Washington Literary Society records, 1814/1953","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=Washington+Literary+Society+records%2C+1814%2F1953\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/collection_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"type":"facet","id":"date_range_isim","attributes":{"label":"Date range","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"1809","value":"1809","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1809"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1810","value":"1810","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1810"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1811","value":"1811","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1811"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1812","value":"1812","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1812"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1813","value":"1813","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1813"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1814","value":"1814","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1814"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1815","value":"1815","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1815"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1816","value":"1816","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1816"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1817","value":"1817","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1817"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1818","value":"1818","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1818"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1819","value":"1819","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1819"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/date_range_isim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"type":"facet","id":"creator_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Creator","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","value":"Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Washington+and+Lee+University.+Graham+Philanthropic+Society\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","value":"Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Washington+and+Lee+University.+Graham-Lee+Society\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","value":"Washington and Lee University. Washington Literary Society","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Washington+and+Lee+University.+Washington+Literary+Society\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/creator_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"type":"facet","id":"names_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Names","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"James Madison University -- Students -- History","value":"James Madison University -- Students -- History","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=James+Madison+University+--+Students+--+History"}},{"attributes":{"label":"James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","value":"James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=James+Madison+University+Libraries+Special+Collections"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Madison College -- History","value":"Madison College -- History","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Madison+College+--+History"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Madison College -- Students","value":"Madison College -- Students","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Madison+College+--+Students"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","value":"Madison College -- Students -- Social life and customs","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Madison+College+--+Students+--+Social+life+and+customs"}},{"attributes":{"label":"State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","value":"State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- History","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=State+Teachers+College+at+Harrisonburg+%28Harrisonburg%2C+Va.%29+--+History"}},{"attributes":{"label":"State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","value":"State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=State+Teachers+College+at+Harrisonburg+%28Harrisonburg%2C+Va.%29+--+Students"}},{"attributes":{"label":"State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","value":"State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.) -- Students -- Social life and customs","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=State+Teachers+College+at+Harrisonburg+%28Harrisonburg%2C+Va.%29+--+Students+--+Social+life+and+customs"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","value":"Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Washington+and+Lee+University%2C+University+Library+Special+Collections+and+Archives"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","value":"Washington and Lee University. Graham Philanthropic Society","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Washington+and+Lee+University.+Graham+Philanthropic+Society"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","value":"Washington and Lee University. Graham-Lee Society","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Washington+and+Lee+University.+Graham-Lee+Society"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/names_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"type":"facet","id":"geogname_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Places","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Harrisonburg (Va.) -- History","value":"Harrisonburg (Va.) -- History","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bplaces%5D%5B%5D=Harrisonburg+%28Va.%29+--+History"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia -- Lexington","value":"Virginia -- Lexington","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Bplaces%5D%5B%5D=Virginia+--+Lexington"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/geogname_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"type":"facet","id":"access_subjects_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Subjects","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Bylaws (administrative records)","value":"Bylaws (administrative records)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Bylaws+%28administrative+records%29\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Constitutions","value":"Constitutions","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Constitutions\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Debates and debating","value":"Debates and debating","hits":3},"links":{"remove":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Libraries","value":"Libraries","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Libraries\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Membership lists","value":"Membership lists","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Membership+lists\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Minutes (administrative records)","value":"Minutes (administrative records)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Minutes+%28administrative+records%29\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Student activities -- Societies, etc.","value":"Student activities -- Societies, etc.","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Student+activities+--+Societies%2C+etc.\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/access_subjects_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"type":"facet","id":"level_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Level","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Collection","value":"Collection","hits":3},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Blevel%5D%5B%5D=Collection"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Record Group","value":"Record Group","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026f%5Blevel%5D%5B%5D=Record+Group"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/level_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"all_fields","attributes":{"label":"All Fields"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026search_field=all_fields"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"keyword","attributes":{"label":"Keyword"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026search_field=keyword"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"name","attributes":{"label":"Name"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026search_field=name"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"place","attributes":{"label":"Place"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026search_field=place"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"subject","attributes":{"label":"Subject"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026search_field=subject"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"title","attributes":{"label":"Title"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026search_field=title"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"container","attributes":{"label":"Container"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026search_field=container"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"identifier","attributes":{"label":"Identifier"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026search_field=identifier"}},{"type":"sort","id":"score desc, title_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"relevance"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026sort=score+desc%2C+title_sort+asc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"date_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"date (ascending)"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026sort=date_sort+asc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"date_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"date (descending)"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026sort=date_sort+desc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"creator_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"creator (A-Z)"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026sort=creator_sort+asc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"creator_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"creator (Z-A)"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026sort=creator_sort+desc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"title_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"title (A-Z)"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026sort=title_sort+asc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"title_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"title (Z-A)"},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Debates+and+debating\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1931\u0026sort=title_sort+desc"}}]}