Jefferson Literary and Debating Society Minute Book
Title
Jefferson Literary and Debating Society Minute Book
Creator
University of Virginia. Jefferson Society
Identifier
WWP17247
Date
1879 November 22
Description
Handwritten meeting minutes from the Jefferson Society at the University of Virginia.
Language
English
Text
Jeff. Hall.
The House was called to order at the usual hour. The inauguration of officers being first in order, Mr. BL Abney, of South Carolina took the chair as President, and Mr. Jno. B. Adger, of South Carolina was installed as Vice-President. After a few appropriate and impressive remarks by Mr. Abney in taking the chair, Mr. T. Woodrow Wilson was appointed Secretary; Mr. WT Daniel, Assistant Secretary; Mr. P. Youmans, Sergeant-at-arms; and Messrs W. Cabell Bruce, Walter S. Lefevre, and BD Gibson, Question Committee. Upon motion the House then adjourned.
Original Format
Meeting Minutes
Citation
University of Virginia. Jefferson Society, “Jefferson Literary and Debating Society Minute Book,” 1879 November 22, WWP17247, Jefferson Literary and Debating Society Records, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.