Eucleian Society
Defunct literary society at New York University
The Eucleian Society is a student literary society begun at New York University in 1832. According to New York University records, it ceased to exist around the 1940s; however, it was revived in 2017.
The society was dedicated to furthering the literary arts. Members held hour-long debates, preceded by readings of essays, orations, and poems. The Eucleian Society published orations and poems delivered by guest speakers at annual or anniversary meetings. In the 20th century, the Eucleians published three literary magazines: The Knickerbocker, The Medley, and The Geyser.
Origins
Sixteen students formed the Adelphic Society at New York University in 1832. Its purpose was "the cultivation of oratory and debate among its members". After debate, the society's was changed to Eucleian Society in honor of Eukleia, the goddess of repute, glory and war.
Eucleian Society's rival was the Philomathean Society.
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