“Greenfield Lyceum” ad from the Gazette and Courier newspaper

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In 19th century America, lyceums were institutions that offered public lectures and debates. The name comes from the Lyceum in ancient Greece where Aristotle conducted a philosophical school. This announcement for the Greenfield, Massachusetts lyceum states that the question for the evening will be “Ought Foreign immigration to this country to be encouraged?” Many immigrants were not embraced when they moved to America. The Gazette & Courier was the newspaper in Greenfield, Massachusetts, from July 20, 1841, until June 24, 1932. Before 1841, the newspaper’s name changed quite frequently, with “Gazette” a frequent part of the title.

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Item typeArticle
PublisherGreenfield Gazette and Courier
Date1851-02-10
PlaceGreenfield, Massachusetts
TopicSocial Activities, Entertainment, Recreation
EraNational Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPrinting
Dimension detailsProcess Material: printed paper, ink Height: 1.00 in Width: 3.75 in
Catalog #L05.126
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Greenfield Gazette and Courier. “Greenfield Lyceum.” February 10, 1851. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/l05-126/. Accessed on November 2, 2024.

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