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October 27, 1934
The "J" Bird
Juneau, Alaska
What is this article about?
Historical note on the Seward Society, a literary club at Juneau High School in 1902, named after William H. Seward. It met weekly for debates, lectures, and discussions to promote intellectual development, with rotating officers.
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SEWARD SOCIETY WAS LIVE CLUB
No doubt, many of the present Juneau students will be surprised to learn that a literary club existed in J High as early as 1902. The organization was called the Seward Society in honor of William H. Seward, who took an active part in the purchase of Alaska.
The Seward Society might be compared to the Mummers Club of today, although the students of 1902 had more advantages. For one example, they were more active. They met every Friday and always had some kind of program to offer. New officers were elected every eight weeks, and one person could not hold the same office for more than two terms.
Among their forms of entertainment were debates, lectures, literary programs, and ordinary discussions of a current problem. The aim of the Seward Society was a fuller intellectual development.
No doubt, many of the present Juneau students will be surprised to learn that a literary club existed in J High as early as 1902. The organization was called the Seward Society in honor of William H. Seward, who took an active part in the purchase of Alaska.
The Seward Society might be compared to the Mummers Club of today, although the students of 1902 had more advantages. For one example, they were more active. They met every Friday and always had some kind of program to offer. New officers were elected every eight weeks, and one person could not hold the same office for more than two terms.
Among their forms of entertainment were debates, lectures, literary programs, and ordinary discussions of a current problem. The aim of the Seward Society was a fuller intellectual development.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Seward Society
Literary Club
Juneau High
1902
Intellectual Development
Debates
Alaska Purchase
What entities or persons were involved?
William H. Seward
Where did it happen?
Juneau High School, Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
William H. Seward
Location
Juneau High School, Alaska
Event Date
1902
Story Details
The Seward Society was a literary club at Juneau High School in 1902, named after William H. Seward for his role in Alaska's purchase. It met every Friday for debates, lectures, literary programs, and discussions, electing new officers every eight weeks to promote intellectual development.