Literary and Philosophical Society

1813–1860

Charter[?] for Literary and Philosophical Society of South Carolina in Charleston, undated

A letter from the subscribers of the Literary and Philosophical Society of South Carolina setting out their plan for members periodically furnishing essays on various topics and listing members.

Newspaper clipping announcing the anniversary meeting of the Literary and Philosophical Society, undated

A newspaper clipping announcing an "Anniversary Meeting" of the Literary and Philosophical Society of South Carolina, to take place in Charleston on Chalmers Street at the "Depository." The clipping lists the elected officers of the Society.

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  • Title Literary and Philosophical Society
  • Coverage 1813–1860
  • Author
  • Keywords promote scientific interests in the state, Charleston banker and noted botanist Stephen Elliott was elected president of the society, Charleston’s noted mammalogist John Bachman, Literary and Conversation Club
  • Website Name South Carolina Encyclopedia
  • Publisher University of South Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies
  • URL
  • Access Date April 25, 2024
  • Original Published Date
  • Date of Last Update August 9, 2022
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