The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 67.

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The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 59.

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CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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CALENDAR

“1901 June 3, Monday { Public debate by members of the Platonic Debating Society, and Annual Address before the society.”

Catalogue 1899 - 1900 Forty-Third Annual Session of the State Seminary West of the Suwannee River. The Florida State Classical and Literary College, p. 4.

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CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 7.

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CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 8.

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CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 9.

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CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 10.

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CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 12.

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CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 13.

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CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 80.

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CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 81.

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CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 81.

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CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 74.

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The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 65.

In 1900, a group of members split off from the Platonic Debating Society to form the Anaxagorean Literary Society.

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The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 109.

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The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 66.

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The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 58.

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The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 101.

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The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 105.

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CATALOGUE 1900-1901. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-fifth Annual Session 1901-1902. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 3.

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1901. JUNE 3, Monday, {Public debate by members of the Platonic Debating Society, and Annual Address before the Society. Annual picnic and public exercises of Anaxagorean Literary Society at Lake Hall, near Tallahassee.

Tuesday, 8:30 P. M. Public debate by members fo the Anaxagorean Literary Society in Munro’s Opera House.

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 11.

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The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 57.

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Women were excluded from formal membership in both the Platonic Debating Society and the Anaxagorean Literary Society but could have honorary member status. The women who participated in the debating societies were often also members of the Oratorical Association.

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 78.

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The Florida Classical and Literary College, Tallahassee, Florida. Assets Worth $120,000.

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 122.

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The Florida Classical and Literary College, Tallahassee, Florida. Assets Worth $120,000.

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 123.

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Lannark Inn On the Gulf

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 35.

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COUNTY COURT HOUSE CAPITOL TERRACE STATE SEMINARY WEST FLORIDA STATE SEMINARY

The Argo, v. 1. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Seminary West of the Suwannee, 1900-1901, p. 63.

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CALENDAR

1902. JUNE 2, Monday, { Public debate and contest for Wnthrop Medal. Annual address before the society. 3, Tuesday { Public debate and contest for W.B. Crawford Medal by members of Anaxagorean Literary Soceity.

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. 9.

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The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Description of the Fourth Annual Commencement Debate of the Platonic Debating Society.

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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Pictured here in 1901 as Third Year Student of the Normal School

The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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1901 - 1905: The Florida State Seminary West of the Suwannee River changes its name to the Florida State College in 1901.

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1897 - 1905: The Platonic Debating Society was founded by students of the Florida Seminary West of the Suwanne River on December 17th, 1897. As such, it was the first iteration of the over 120 year history of academic debate at Florida State University.

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1900-1905: In 1900, a group of members split off from the Platonic Debating Society to form the Anaxagorean Literary Society. In February of 1904, the Anaxagorean was succeeded by the Gordon Literary Society.

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Public debates were open to the public and often held in Munro's Opera House, the site of the first intercollegiate debate in the state of Florida.

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Public debates were often held in Munro's Opera House to accommodate crowds of 300 or more.

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The Argo, v. 2. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1901-1902, p. .

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CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 73.

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.

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CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 83.

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CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. 91.

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The Argo, v. 3. 3 vols. Tallahassee, Fla: Florida State College, 1902-1903, p. .

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1903.
June 1, Monday, { Public debate and contest for Winthrop Medal. Annual address before the society.
June 2, Tuesday {Public debate and contest for Society Medal by members of Anaxagorean Literary Societry.

CATALOGUE 1901-1902. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Florida State College, (FORMERLY THE WEST FLORIDA SEMINARY.) Announcement Forty-sixth Annual Session 1902-1903. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, p. .

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47th Catalogue. Florida State College, p. 137.

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"Resolved, That China should be partitioned among the Powers." Johnsto & Meginnis (Affirmative) v. Randolph & Wilson (Negative)

The Weekly Tallahasseean, October 18, 1900, p. 5.

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On the passing of Platonic Debating Society member Arie Donk

The Weekly Tallahasseean, November 8, 1900, p. 1.

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"Resolved, That the Negroes should be colonized." (ick) McIntosh & Crawford (A) v. Byrd & Meginnis (N).

"Resolved, That Lee was a Greater Soldier than Jackson." (Ick) Johnson & Crawford (A) v. Shutan & Howard (N)

Anniversary debate topic: "Resolved, That there should be an Educational Qualification for voters in the United States." Crawford & Wilson (A) v. McIntosh & Winthrop (N)

The Weekly Tallahasseean, November 22, 1900, p. 1.

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Third Anniversary Debate Monday 8:00PM, Munro's Opera House
"Resolved, that there shold be an educational qualification for suffrage." Crawford & Wilson (A) v. McIntosh & Winthrop (N)
Ten cents admission.

The Weekly Tallahasseean, December 13, 1900, p. 1.

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Founding of the Anaxagorian Literary Society Friday afternoon, January 25, 1901. The commencement debate will be known hereafter as the "champion debate." The first topic for debate of the Anaxagorian Literary Society will be "Resolved:, That the Constitution of the United States follows the flag." Crawford & Edmondson (A) v. Clark & Howard (N).

The Weekly Tallahasseean, January 31, 1901, p. 1.

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"Resolved, That the Constitution of the United States follows the flag." Crawford & Edmondson (A) v. Clark & Howard (N) 2-1 decision for the Negative. Praise of the Anaxagorean Society.

The Weekly Tallahasseean, February 14, 1901, p. 1.

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"Resolved, That West Florida shold be annexed to Alabama." Shutan & Meginniss (A) v. Prounce & Byrd (N) Decision for the Negative.

The Weekly Tallahasseean, March 7, 1901, p. 1.

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"Resolved, That voting should be made compulsory." Crawford & Clark (A) v. Evans & Alford (N). Decision for the Negative. Election of Honorary members and adoption of red and black colors and yell.

The Weekly Tallahasseean, March 7, 1901, p. 1.

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WILL GIVE A BANQUET During Commencement Week--Governor Elected Honorary Member. 

"Resolved, That intemperence is a greater evil than war." McCord & Head (A) v. McLin & Wallace (N)

The Weekly Tallahasseean, March 21, 1901, p. 1.

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"Resolved that intemperence is a greater evil than war." Decision to the Affirmative.

The Weekly Tallahasseean, March 28, 1901, p. 1.

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Monday, 8:30PM Platonic Annual Debate. Question, "Resolved, That Cuba should be annexed to the United States." Winthrop & Provence (A) v. Coles & McCord (N). Tuesday, 6:30PM Anaxagorean Annual Debate. Question, "Resolved, That the United States should take no part in the Partition of China." Crawford & Howard (A) v. Clark & McIntosh (N). 

The Weekly Tallahasseean, May 16, 1901, p. 4.

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The Weekly Tallahasseean, May 30, 1901, p. 1.

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"Resolved, That the Laws of This Country are not Rigid Enough on Free Speech" Howard & Shine (A) v. McCord & Cook (N).

The Weekly Tallahasseean, October 11, 1901, p. 1.

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The Weekly Tallahasseean, November 29, 1901, p. 1.

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"Resolved, That the United States should enact laws restricting immigration" Long & Belcher (A) v. Byrd & Winthrop (N)

The Weekly Tallahasseean, January 17, 1902, p. 1.

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"Preparing for Regular Commencement Debate. SOCIETIES ARE HUSTLING. Students Dread the Examinations Next Week." 

"Resolved. That Admiral Schely is the greatest naval hero of the day." Sanborn, McCord, Belcher & Ferrel (A) v. Cook, Williams & Shine (N).

Weekly Tallahasseean, January 24, 1902, p. 1.

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Election of Officers for the Platonic Debating Society and the Anaxagorean Literary Society.

Weekly Tallahasseean, February 14, 1902, p. 1.

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"Getting Ready for the Normal Course. Platonic Debating Society."
"Resolved, That poverty produces more crime than wealth or ignorance." Decision for the Negative.

Weekly Tallahasseean, March 7, 1902, p. 1.

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"What they Are Doing at This Institution of Learning."
Anaxagorean Commencement Debate topic and debaters selected.  "Resolved, That Universal Free Trad will be Beneficial to all Nations." Belcher & Holliday (A) v. McCord & Cook (N).

Weekly Tallahasseean, April 11, 1902, p. 1.

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Debate held on Friday evening, March 10, 1905 in the chapel hall "Should This Government Own and Operate Railroads?" Dickinson & Woodberry (A) v. Kelly & Hancock (N) 2-1 Decision for the Affirmative.

Weekly True Democrat, March 17, 1905, p. 1.

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Commencement Debate held Monday evening, May 27, 1907 at Munro's Opera House. "Is there tendency to award centralization of power in the Federal Government that threatens the rights of the states?" Thalian Bradford & Rutland (A) v. Minerva Rood & Tomlinson. Judges Messrs. Hathaway, Knight and Rowe. 2-1 Decision for the Negative.

Weekly True Democrat, May 31, 1907, p. 4.

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