The Philolexian Society of Columbia University
Robert Goelet
Businessman and yachtsman.
From Notable Alumni · Foundation editorial
Businessman and yachtsman
Vital
- Full name
- Robert Goelet
Columbia & the Society
- Columbia
- Class of 1860 (Columbia College)
Works (1)
Primary sources
The Columbia Daily Spectator
1893-10-09 The Revival of Philolex named as noted member of the society (historical)
The Revival of Philolex LUMNI and undergraduates will be pleased to learn of the rejuvenation of the Philolexian Society, the oldest literary association at Columbia. The apathy into which it had fallen during the past two years gave way last spring to a complete reorganization. The entire membership of the Hamilton Literary Society, a new and vigorous organization, was at that time absorbed and incorporated in the old association. New officers were elected as follows : President, A. C. Phillips; Vice-President, W. C. Rhoades ; Secretary, R. A. McCulloeh ; Treasurer, H. S. Emerson. The Philolexian is, therefore, at once the oldest and the newest literary society, combining with its own prestige and distinction the enthusiasm and energy of the younger association. The history and traditions of the Philolexian are connected with the names of some of Columbia's most noted sons, and its…
The Annals of the Philolexian Society (1912)
The Annals of the Philolexian Society (1912) Leaf / page 43
Named in The Annals of the Philolexian Society (1912) at the referenced leaf.
Maxwell, Catalogue of Columbia Graduates (1916)
Maxwell, Catalogue of Columbia Graduates (1916) Leaf / page 135
Named in Maxwell, Catalogue of Columbia Graduates (1916) at the referenced leaf.
Maxwell, Catalogue of Columbia Graduates (1916) Leaf / page 135
Named in Maxwell, Catalogue of Columbia Graduates (1916) at the referenced leaf.
Maxwell, Catalogue of Columbia Graduates (1916) Leaf / page 525
Named in Maxwell, Catalogue of Columbia Graduates (1916) at the referenced leaf.
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