STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE
STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE

CATALOGUE 1897-’98 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION of the STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. ANNOUNCEMENT 1898-’99 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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THE MURPHREEAN LITERARY SOCIETY
THE MURPHREEAN LITERARY SOCIETY

CATALOGUE 1897-’98 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION of the STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. ANNOUNCEMENT 1898-’99. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p.47.

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THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY
THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY

CATALOGUE 1897-’98 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION of the STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. ANNOUNCEMENT 1898-’99. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 48.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH
HISTORICAL SKETCH

CATALOGUE 1897-’98 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION of the STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. ANNOUNCEMENT 1898-’99. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 7.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

CATALOGUE 1897-’98 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION of the STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. ANNOUNCEMENT 1898-’99. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 8.

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STATE SEMINARY
STATE SEMINARY

Photo by Harper, Tallahassee. STATE SEMINARY

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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Florida State Carter & Clark, Winners First Intercollegiate Debate in State of Florida
Florida State Carter & Clark, Winners First Intercollegiate Debate in State of Florida

Winners of First Intercollegiate Debate in State of Florida. Carter & Clark defeated Florida Agricultural College at Lake City (University of Florida) negating the question "Resolved, That United States Senators should be elected by a direct vote of the people." The debate was held at Munro's Opera House on May 5th, 1899 before a large audience.

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1899 Commencement Debate
1899 Commencement Debate

CATALOGUE 1897-’98 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION of the STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. ANNOUNCEMENT 1898-’99. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

1899 June 5, Monday, {Murphrean Literary Society Entertainment and public debate by members of Platonic Debating Society.

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View of College from Clinton Street
View of College from Clinton Street

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 8.

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STATE SEMINARY West Florida State Seminary
STATE SEMINARY West Florida State Seminary

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 42.

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The Platonic Debating Society
The Platonic Debating Society

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 51.

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The Winthrop Medal
The Winthrop Medal

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 45.

"VI. Col. Jno. S. Winthrop gives a medal to the best all-round debater of the Platonic Debating Society, the merit of the contestants is determined by public debate at Commencement."

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COUNTY COURT HOUSE, CAPITOL TERRACE, STATE SEMINARY
COUNTY COURT HOUSE, CAPITOL TERRACE, STATE SEMINARY

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 41.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH
HISTORICAL SKETCH

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 9.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 10.

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STATE SEMINARY
STATE SEMINARY

Photo by Harper, Tallahassee STATE SEMINARY

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. Tallahassee, Florida.

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1900 Commencement Debate
1900 Commencement Debate

CALENDAR

“1900 June 4, Monday {Murphreean Literary Society entertainment; public debate by members of the Platonic Debating Society, and Annual Address before the societies.”

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY
THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College, p. 51.

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THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY continued
THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY continued

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College, p. 52.

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The Winthrop Medal
The Winthrop Medal

“VI. Col. John S. Winthrop gives a medal to the best, all-round debater of the Platonic Debating Society; the merit of the contestants is determined by the public debate at Commencement.”

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College, p. 48.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH
HISTORICAL SKETCH

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. Tallahassee, Florida, p. 7.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. Tallahassee, Florida, p. 8.

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Platonic Debating Society 1900 - 1901
Platonic Debating Society 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 67.

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Anaxagorean Literary Society 1900 - 1901
Anaxagorean Literary Society 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 59.

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COLLEGE HALL - MAIN BUILDING
COLLEGE HALL - MAIN BUILDING

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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1901 Commencement Debate
1901 Commencement Debate

CALENDAR

“1901 June 3, Monday { Public debate by members of the Platonic Debating Society, and Annual Address before the society.”

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College, p. 4.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH
HISTORICAL SKETCH

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 7.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 8.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 9.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 10.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 11.

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CHANGE OF NAME
CHANGE OF NAME

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 12.

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CHANGE OF NAME continued
CHANGE OF NAME continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 13.

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THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY
THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 80.

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THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY continued
THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 81.

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THE ANAXAGOREAN LITERARY SOCIETY
THE ANAXAGOREAN LITERARY SOCIETY

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 81.

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THE ANAXAGOREAN LITERARY SOCIETY continued
THE ANAXAGOREAN LITERARY SOCIETY continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 82.

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Winthrop & Anaxagorean Medals
Winthrop & Anaxagorean Medals

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 74.

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Poem about the Split in 1900
Poem about the Split in 1900

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 65.

In 1900, a group of members split off from the Platonic Debating Society to form the Anaxagorean Literary Society.

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Ex-Presidents of the Platonic Debating Society 1900 - 1901
Ex-Presidents of the Platonic Debating Society 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 109.

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Platonic Debating Society Members 1900 - 1901
Platonic Debating Society Members 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 66.

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Anaxagorean Literary Society Members 1900 - 1901
Anaxagorean Literary Society Members 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 58.

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Honorary Members Anaxagorean Society 1900 - 1901
Honorary Members Anaxagorean Society 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 101.

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Honorary Members Anaxagorean Society 1900 - 1901
Honorary Members Anaxagorean Society 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 105.

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A GROUP OF STUDENTS
A GROUP OF STUDENTS

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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Main Building
Main Building

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 3.

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Commencement Debates
Commencement Debates

1901. JUNE 3, Monday, {Public debate by members of the Platonic Debating Society, and Annual Address before the Society. Annual picnic and public exercises of Anaxagorean Literary Society at Lake Hall, near Tallahassee.

Tuesday, 8:30 P. M. Public debate by members fo the Anaxagorean Literary Society in Munro’s Opera House.

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 11.

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All About Some of Our College Students
All About Some of Our College Students

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 57.

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West Florida Seminary Oratorical Association
West Florida Seminary Oratorical Association

Women were excluded from formal membership in both the Platonic Debating Society and the Anaxagorean Literary Society but could have honorary member status. The women who participated in the debating societies were often also members of the Oratorical Association.

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 78.

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State Seminary West of Sewanee River
State Seminary West of Sewanee River

The Florida Classical and Literary College, Tallahassee, Florida. Assets Worth $120,000.

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 122.

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State Seminary West of Sewanee River continued
State Seminary West of Sewanee River continued

The Florida Classical and Literary College, Tallahassee, Florida. Assets Worth $120,000.

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 123.

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ON THE GULF - OUR PICNIC GROUNDS
ON THE GULF - OUR PICNIC GROUNDS

Lannark Inn On the Gulf

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 35.

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VIEWS IN TALLAHASSEE
VIEWS IN TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY COURT HOUSE CAPITOL TERRACE STATE SEMINARY WEST FLORIDA STATE SEMINARY

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 63.

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SOME HOTELS AND LIVERY STABLES OF TALLAHASSEE
SOME HOTELS AND LIVERY STABLES OF TALLAHASSEE

St. James Hotel The Leon Hotel

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 81.

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VIEWS IN TALLAHASSEE
VIEWS IN TALLAHASSEE

POST-OFFICE DEMI MRE MARKET

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 91.

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Map
Map

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 124.

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Commencement Debates
Commencement Debates

CALENDAR

1902. JUNE 2, Monday, { Public debate and contest for Wnthrop Medal. Annual address before the society. 3, Tuesday { Public debate and contest for W.B. Crawford Medal by members of Anaxagorean Literary Soceity.

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. 9.

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Platonic Debating Society 1901 - 1902
Platonic Debating Society 1901 - 1902

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Platonic Debating Society Members 1901 - 1902
Platonic Debating Society Members 1901 - 1902

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Henrietta Ord Ames, Literary Editor, Platonic Debating Society
Henrietta Ord Ames, Literary Editor, Platonic Debating Society

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Monday Night
Monday Night

Description of the Fourth Annual Commencement Debate of the Platonic Debating Society.

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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History Platonic Debating Society
History Platonic Debating Society

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Anaxagorean Literary Society 1901 - 1902
Anaxagorean Literary Society 1901 - 1902

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Anaxagorean Literary Society Members
Anaxagorean Literary Society Members

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Blanche Paret, Associate Editor, Anaxagorean Literary Society
Blanche Paret, Associate Editor, Anaxagorean Literary Society

Pictured here in 1901 as Third Year Student of the Normal School

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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"First Commencement Debate of the Anaxagorean Literary Society"
"First Commencement Debate of the Anaxagorean Literary Society"

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Platonic Debating Society 1902 - 1903
Platonic Debating Society 1902 - 1903

The Argo, v. 3. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1902-1903, p. .

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Anaxagorean Literary Society 1902 - 1903
Anaxagorean Literary Society 1902 - 1903

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Platonic Debating Society 1903 - 1904
Platonic Debating Society 1903 - 1904

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Gordon Literary Society 1903 - 1904
Gordon Literary Society 1903 - 1904

47th Catalogue. Florida State College, p. 137.

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Florida Seminary West of the Suwannee River Seal
Florida Seminary West of the Suwannee River Seal

1851 - 1901: The Florida legislature commissions the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River in 1851. Classes begin in 1857.

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Graduating Class Florida State College 1905
Graduating Class Florida State College 1905

Last graduating class of Florida State College. First class to wear caps and gowns. L-R standing: Ruby Diamond, Burton Belcher, Arthur Shutan, David Cook, William Byrd, Bershe Meginniss Oven. L-R seated: N. Clare Bowen, Robert McCord, Grace Cramer, Frank Gammon, Agnes Apthorp Proctor.

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Seal Florida State College
Seal Florida State College

1901 - 1905: The Florida State Seminary West of the Suwannee River changes its name to the Florida State College in 1901.

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Platonic Debating Society
Platonic Debating Society

1897 - 1905: The Platonic Debating Society was founded by students of the Florida Seminary West of the Suwanne River on December 17th, 1897. As such, it was the first iteration of the over 120 year history of academic debate at Florida State University.

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Anaxagorean Literary Society
Anaxagorean Literary Society

1900-1905: In 1900, a group of members split off from the Platonic Debating Society to form the Anaxagorean Literary Society. In February of 1904, the Anaxagorean was succeeded by the Gordon Literary Society.

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Munro's Opera House
Munro's Opera House

Public debates were open to the public and often held in Munro's Opera House, the site of the first intercollegiate debate in the state of Florida.

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Jefferson Street Munro's Opera House
Jefferson Street Munro's Opera House

Public debates were often held in Munro's Opera House to accommodate crowds of 300 or more.

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Main Building
Main Building

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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COLLEGE HALL -- MAIN BUILDING
COLLEGE HALL -- MAIN BUILDING

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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ONE OF THE DEBATING HALLS
ONE OF THE DEBATING HALLS

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 73.

CAMPUS FRONTING SOUTH
CAMPUS FRONTING SOUTH

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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WOMEN'S HALL
WOMEN'S HALL

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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VIEW OF GIRLS' DORMITORY FROM COLLEGE HALL
VIEW OF GIRLS' DORMITORY FROM COLLEGE HALL

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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MEN'S HALL
MEN'S HALL

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 83.

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A GROUP OF STUDENTS
A GROUP OF STUDENTS

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 91.

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Calendar.
Calendar.

1903.
June 1, Monday, { Public debate and contest for Winthrop Medal. Annual address before the society.
June 2, Tuesday {Public debate and contest for Society Medal by members of Anaxagorean Literary Societry.

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. .

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STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE
THE MURPHREEAN LITERARY SOCIETY
THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY
HISTORICAL SKETCH
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
STATE SEMINARY
Florida State Carter & Clark, Winners First Intercollegiate Debate in State of Florida
1899 Commencement Debate
View of College from Clinton Street
STATE SEMINARY West Florida State Seminary
The Platonic Debating Society
The Winthrop Medal
COUNTY COURT HOUSE, CAPITOL TERRACE, STATE SEMINARY
HISTORICAL SKETCH
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
STATE SEMINARY
1900 Commencement Debate
THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY
THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY continued
The Winthrop Medal
HISTORICAL SKETCH
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
Platonic Debating Society 1900 - 1901
Anaxagorean Literary Society 1900 - 1901
COLLEGE HALL - MAIN BUILDING
1901 Commencement Debate
HISTORICAL SKETCH
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
HISTORICAL SKETCH continued
CHANGE OF NAME
CHANGE OF NAME continued
THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY
THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY continued
THE ANAXAGOREAN LITERARY SOCIETY
THE ANAXAGOREAN LITERARY SOCIETY continued
Winthrop & Anaxagorean Medals
Poem about the Split in 1900
Ex-Presidents of the Platonic Debating Society 1900 - 1901
Platonic Debating Society Members 1900 - 1901
Anaxagorean Literary Society Members 1900 - 1901
Honorary Members Anaxagorean Society 1900 - 1901
Honorary Members Anaxagorean Society 1900 - 1901
A GROUP OF STUDENTS
Main Building
Commencement Debates
All About Some of Our College Students
West Florida Seminary Oratorical Association
State Seminary West of Sewanee River
State Seminary West of Sewanee River continued
ON THE GULF - OUR PICNIC GROUNDS
VIEWS IN TALLAHASSEE
SOME HOTELS AND LIVERY STABLES OF TALLAHASSEE
VIEWS IN TALLAHASSEE
Map
Commencement Debates
Platonic Debating Society 1901 - 1902
Platonic Debating Society Members 1901 - 1902
Henrietta Ord Ames, Literary Editor, Platonic Debating Society
Monday Night
History Platonic Debating Society
Anaxagorean Literary Society 1901 - 1902
Anaxagorean Literary Society Members
Blanche Paret, Associate Editor, Anaxagorean Literary Society
"First Commencement Debate of the Anaxagorean Literary Society"
Platonic Debating Society 1902 - 1903
Anaxagorean Literary Society 1902 - 1903
Platonic Debating Society 1903 - 1904
Gordon Literary Society 1903 - 1904
Florida Seminary West of the Suwannee River Seal
Graduating Class Florida State College 1905
Seal Florida State College
Platonic Debating Society
Anaxagorean Literary Society
Munro's Opera House
Jefferson Street Munro's Opera House
Main Building
COLLEGE HALL -- MAIN BUILDING
ONE OF THE DEBATING HALLS
CAMPUS FRONTING SOUTH
WOMEN'S HALL
VIEW OF GIRLS' DORMITORY FROM COLLEGE HALL
MEN'S HALL
A GROUP OF STUDENTS
Calendar.
STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE

CATALOGUE 1897-’98 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION of the STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. ANNOUNCEMENT 1898-’99 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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THE MURPHREEAN LITERARY SOCIETY

CATALOGUE 1897-’98 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION of the STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. ANNOUNCEMENT 1898-’99. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p.47.

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THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY

CATALOGUE 1897-’98 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION of the STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. ANNOUNCEMENT 1898-’99. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 48.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

CATALOGUE 1897-’98 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION of the STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. ANNOUNCEMENT 1898-’99. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 7.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

CATALOGUE 1897-’98 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION of the STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. ANNOUNCEMENT 1898-’99. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 8.

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STATE SEMINARY

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CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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Florida State Carter & Clark, Winners First Intercollegiate Debate in State of Florida

Winners of First Intercollegiate Debate in State of Florida. Carter & Clark defeated Florida Agricultural College at Lake City (University of Florida) negating the question "Resolved, That United States Senators should be elected by a direct vote of the people." The debate was held at Munro's Opera House on May 5th, 1899 before a large audience.

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1899 Commencement Debate

CATALOGUE 1897-’98 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION of the STATE SEMINARY, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. ANNOUNCEMENT 1898-’99. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

1899 June 5, Monday, {Murphrean Literary Society Entertainment and public debate by members of Platonic Debating Society.

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View of College from Clinton Street

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 8.

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STATE SEMINARY West Florida State Seminary

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 42.

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The Platonic Debating Society

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 51.

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The Winthrop Medal

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 45.

"VI. Col. Jno. S. Winthrop gives a medal to the best all-round debater of the Platonic Debating Society, the merit of the contestants is determined by public debate at Commencement."

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COUNTY COURT HOUSE, CAPITOL TERRACE, STATE SEMINARY

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 41.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 9.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 10.

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STATE SEMINARY

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Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. Tallahassee, Florida.

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1900 Commencement Debate

CALENDAR

“1900 June 4, Monday {Murphreean Literary Society entertainment; public debate by members of the Platonic Debating Society, and Annual Address before the societies.”

CATALOGUE 1898-1899. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE State Seminary, WEST OF THE SUWANNEE RIVER. THE FLORIDA STATE CLASSICAL AND LITERARY COLLEGE. Announcement 1899-1900. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College, p. 51.

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THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY continued

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College, p. 52.

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The Winthrop Medal

“VI. Col. John S. Winthrop gives a medal to the best, all-round debater of the Platonic Debating Society; the merit of the contestants is determined by the public debate at Commencement.”

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College, p. 48.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. Tallahassee, Florida, p. 7.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College. Tallahassee, Florida, p. 8.

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Platonic Debating Society 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 67.

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Anaxagorean Literary Society 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 59.

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COLLEGE HALL - MAIN BUILDING

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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1901 Commencement Debate

CALENDAR

“1901 June 3, Monday { Public debate by members of the Platonic Debating Society, and Annual Address before the society.”

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College, p. 4.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 7.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 8.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 9.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 10.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 11.

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CHANGE OF NAME

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 12.

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CHANGE OF NAME continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 13.

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THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 80.

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THE PLATONIC DEBATING SOCIETY continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 81.

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THE ANAXAGOREAN LITERARY SOCIETY

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 81.

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THE ANAXAGOREAN LITERARY SOCIETY continued

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 82.

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Winthrop & Anaxagorean Medals

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 74.

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Poem about the Split in 1900

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 65.

In 1900, a group of members split off from the Platonic Debating Society to form the Anaxagorean Literary Society.

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Ex-Presidents of the Platonic Debating Society 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 109.

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Platonic Debating Society Members 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 66.

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Anaxagorean Literary Society Members 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 58.

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Honorary Members Anaxagorean Society 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 101.

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Honorary Members Anaxagorean Society 1900 - 1901

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 105.

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A GROUP OF STUDENTS

CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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Main Building

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 3.

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Commencement Debates

1901. JUNE 3, Monday, {Public debate by members of the Platonic Debating Society, and Annual Address before the Society. Annual picnic and public exercises of Anaxagorean Literary Society at Lake Hall, near Tallahassee.

Tuesday, 8:30 P. M. Public debate by members fo the Anaxagorean Literary Society in Munro’s Opera House.

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 11.

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All About Some of Our College Students

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 57.

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West Florida Seminary Oratorical Association

Women were excluded from formal membership in both the Platonic Debating Society and the Anaxagorean Literary Society but could have honorary member status. The women who participated in the debating societies were often also members of the Oratorical Association.

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 78.

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State Seminary West of Sewanee River

The Florida Classical and Literary College, Tallahassee, Florida. Assets Worth $120,000.

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 122.

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State Seminary West of Sewanee River continued

The Florida Classical and Literary College, Tallahassee, Florida. Assets Worth $120,000.

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 123.

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ON THE GULF - OUR PICNIC GROUNDS

Lannark Inn On the Gulf

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 35.

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VIEWS IN TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY COURT HOUSE CAPITOL TERRACE STATE SEMINARY WEST FLORIDA STATE SEMINARY

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 63.

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SOME HOTELS AND LIVERY STABLES OF TALLAHASSEE

St. James Hotel The Leon Hotel

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 81.

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VIEWS IN TALLAHASSEE

POST-OFFICE DEMI MRE MARKET

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 91.

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Map

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 124.

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Commencement Debates

CALENDAR

1902. JUNE 2, Monday, { Public debate and contest for Wnthrop Medal. Annual address before the society. 3, Tuesday { Public debate and contest for W.B. Crawford Medal by members of Anaxagorean Literary Soceity.

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. 9.

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Platonic Debating Society 1901 - 1902

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Platonic Debating Society Members 1901 - 1902

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Henrietta Ord Ames, Literary Editor, Platonic Debating Society

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Monday Night

Description of the Fourth Annual Commencement Debate of the Platonic Debating Society.

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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History Platonic Debating Society

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Anaxagorean Literary Society 1901 - 1902

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Anaxagorean Literary Society Members

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Blanche Paret, Associate Editor, Anaxagorean Literary Society

Pictured here in 1901 as Third Year Student of the Normal School

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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"First Commencement Debate of the Anaxagorean Literary Society"

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Platonic Debating Society 1902 - 1903

The Argo, v. 3. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1902-1903, p. .

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Anaxagorean Literary Society 1902 - 1903

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Platonic Debating Society 1903 - 1904

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Gordon Literary Society 1903 - 1904

47th Catalogue. Florida State College, p. 137.

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Florida Seminary West of the Suwannee River Seal

1851 - 1901: The Florida legislature commissions the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River in 1851. Classes begin in 1857.

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Graduating Class Florida State College 1905

Last graduating class of Florida State College. First class to wear caps and gowns. L-R standing: Ruby Diamond, Burton Belcher, Arthur Shutan, David Cook, William Byrd, Bershe Meginniss Oven. L-R seated: N. Clare Bowen, Robert McCord, Grace Cramer, Frank Gammon, Agnes Apthorp Proctor.

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Seal Florida State College

1901 - 1905: The Florida State Seminary West of the Suwannee River changes its name to the Florida State College in 1901.

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Platonic Debating Society

1897 - 1905: The Platonic Debating Society was founded by students of the Florida Seminary West of the Suwanne River on December 17th, 1897. As such, it was the first iteration of the over 120 year history of academic debate at Florida State University.

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Anaxagorean Literary Society

1900-1905: In 1900, a group of members split off from the Platonic Debating Society to form the Anaxagorean Literary Society. In February of 1904, the Anaxagorean was succeeded by the Gordon Literary Society.

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Munro's Opera House

Public debates were open to the public and often held in Munro's Opera House, the site of the first intercollegiate debate in the state of Florida.

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Jefferson Street Munro's Opera House

Public debates were often held in Munro's Opera House to accommodate crowds of 300 or more.

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Main Building

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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COLLEGE HALL -- MAIN BUILDING

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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ONE OF THE DEBATING HALLS

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 73.

CAMPUS FRONTING SOUTH

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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WOMEN'S HALL

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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VIEW OF GIRLS' DORMITORY FROM COLLEGE HALL

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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MEN'S HALL

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 83.

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A GROUP OF STUDENTS

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 91.

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Calendar.

1903.
June 1, Monday, { Public debate and contest for Winthrop Medal. Annual address before the society.
June 2, Tuesday {Public debate and contest for Society Medal by members of Anaxagorean Literary Societry.

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. .

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