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Initial Gathering of the Immortal Seven
- When
- September 25, 1845
- Where
- old dormitory, third floor
Seven students gathered in a dormitory room on September 25, 1845, to establish the society, with Henry as temporary chairman.
On Thursday evening, September 25, 1845, seven students from Illinois College gathered in a small room on the third floor of the old dormitory. The founders formed the society in the room of Greenbury Ridgely Henry in the northeast corner. Henry was chosen temporary chairman, while Baldwin, Jayne, and Wright were appointed a committee to prepare a constitution.
Sources
- Phi Alpha Literary Society Wikipedia, revision of 2025-11-13
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