Philosophers' Club Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2014-014

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Minutes, correspondence, authors, and members' papers, with the last forming the bulk of the collection. The materials date between 1937 and 1996.

Dates

Creation: 1937-1996

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Administrative History

The Philosophers' Club was founded in 1937 under the leadership of Jacob Gitelman, a Rochester lawyer and, later, judge. Originally intended as a group strictly dedicated to discussing the great philosophers, the group soon expanded to other intellectual topics. Restricted to 15 members, the membership takes turns presenting papers for discussion.

Extent

7.5 Cubic Feet (17 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 17 boxes.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Provenance unclear; appears to be an artificial collection that integrated materials found in Inner Stacks with materials in document cases. Possibly the gift of Jacob Gitelman?

Related Materials

The Rochester Public Library is also the repository for the Jacob Gitelman papers (collection 2013.004).

Bibliography

Bierma, Paige. "Ex-judge Still Seeks Justice." Democrat & Chronicle (newspaper), Rochester, New York. July 8, 1990, page 19, 24.

Goodman, James. "Book And Literary Clubs Have Flourished Here For More Than A Century." Democrat & Chronicle (newspaper), Rochester, New York. March 1, 1992, page 29.