Franklinean Society Constitution, with Amendments 1841-1844

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:

Franklinean Society Constitution, with Amendments, Manuscript #MS 1929.7, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Summary

Creator:
Franklinean Society
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Franklinean Society Constitution, with Amendments, Manuscript #MS 1929.7, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Background

Scope and content:

Constitution of the Franklinean debating society of the College of William and Mary. Contains rules of order and schedule of fines. Marbled paper covers enscribed with names of members, including: {F?} Byrd, E{thelbert} G. Cauthorn, {?} Henderson, B{enjamin} Watkins Leigh, {Joseph} N. Lewis, Claudius Walke Murdaugh, {Eaton} Nance, H{ugh} M{ercer} Waller, Thomas N. Watson, and Edmund T. Wingo.

Biographical / historical:

The Franklinean Society was established in 1822 at the College of William and Mary to perpetuate the memory and philosophy of Benjamin Franklin.

Acquisition information:
Gift, 1929
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.