Princeton Liberal Debating Club Constitution

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-0181

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of one bound volume containing the constitution of the Liberal Debating Club of Princeton University. The constitution is in the handwriting of Woodrow Wilson who founded the club in 1876 and was a member of the Princeton class of 1979. Two copies of the constitution in typescript are also part of the collection.

Dates

Creation: 1876-1877

Creator

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 (Person)

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Biographical Note

The Liberal Debating Club of Princeton University was founded by Woodrow Wilson during the academic year, 1876-1877. According to the constitution, members were to meet to discuss political questions or literary matters. Each member was expected to express his opinion on every question which came before the Club. Admission to the club was $1.00.