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In 19th century America, Lyceums were institutions that offered public lectures. Sunderland had organized several of them over the years, but the one formed in early 1835 was remarkably active. It held weekly debates over a range of topics (for example, "Ought the Sabbath to be protected by law?" or "Are corporations beneficial?") and held lecture programs such as the one advertised here. In this lecture program, topics were drawn from typical sources for the time such as Shakespeare and (item #14), Sir Walter Scott's novel, Waverly. But another item hints at a bloody conflict to come: the "Dialogue on Slavery." In 1835, Massachusetts, like much of New England, had become radicalized against slavery through the intense efforts of abolitionists. Their highly successful campaign collecting local petitions eventually caused Congress to pass, in 1836, a "gag rule" that prohibited the reception of any more such petitions. Finally, the Lyceum formed the Union Club which issued a 4-page monthly newspaper, the "Mysterious Budget," for almost a year.

 

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"Exhibition of the Young Men's Lyceum"

creator   Young Men's Lyceum
date   Feb 25, 1835
location   Sunderland, Massachusetts
height   16.0"
width   9.0"
process/materials   printed paper, ink
item type   Public Announcements/Broadside
accession #   #L01.107


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Frontpage of Greenfield Gazette & Franklin Herald newspaper

Young Men's Christian Association Meeting

"Bread and Milk"


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