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| − | The '''Peithologian Society''' was a literary society. Founded in [[1806]] as an outlet for freshmen frustrated over the [[Philolexian Society]]'s sophomore standing entrance requirement, it became the latter club's bitter rival, until it was vanquished | + | The '''Peithologian Society''' was a literary society. Founded in [[1806]] as an outlet for freshmen frustrated over the [[Philolexian Society]]'s sophomore standing entrance requirement, it became the latter club's bitter rival, until it was vanquished in the early 20th century. |
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| + | Its alumni include [[Nicholas Murray Butler]] (Class of 1882) and [[Alfred A. Knopf]] (Class of 1912). | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:47, 27 August 2007
The Peithologian Society was a literary society. Founded in 1806 as an outlet for freshmen frustrated over the Philolexian Society's sophomore standing entrance requirement, it became the latter club's bitter rival, until it was vanquished in the early 20th century.
Its alumni include Nicholas Murray Butler (Class of 1882) and Alfred A. Knopf (Class of 1912).
