Notes of the Virginian Society for the Promotion of Useful Knowledge ca. 1772

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Notes on the founding of the Notes on the founding of the Virginia Society for the Promotion of Useful Knowledge, Manuscript #MS 1931.5, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Summary

Creator:
Virginian Society for the Promotion of Useful Knowledge
Abstract:
Notes on the founding of the Virginia Society for the Promotion of Useful Knowledge.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Notes on the founding of the Notes on the founding of the Virginia Society for the Promotion of Useful Knowledge, Manuscript #MS 1931.5, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Background

Scope and content:

Notes on the founding of the Virginia Society for the Promotion of Useful Knowledge. In emulation of English and Continental philosophical societies, the Virginia organization hoped to spur scientific inquiry and advances, especially in those branches of science which promoted industry, commerce, and the arts.

Biographical / historical:

Founded in May, 1773, the Society continued to meet annually in Williamsburg for several years after the Revolution. Intended as an exchange of ideas and philosophies, prominent members included John Page, of "Rosewell", George Wythe, and James Madison, professor and later president of the College of William and Mary.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1931.
Arrangement:

N/A

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 laminated leaf, 7 1/2" wide X 12 1/2" long.