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The Forum, originally established as the Ethical Culture Club in Brookings, South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã, in 1906, began as a liberal theological alternative to church attendance and later became a platform for open discussions on topics such as child labor laws, public libraries and peace advocacy. Renamed The Forum in 1910, the group attracted college-affiliated members and professionals, fostering intellectual engagement and community action.

This collection includes the club’s undated constitution, correspondence, programs, program notes, a 1923 historical account, records of Ethical Culture Club meetings, and minutes from Forum meetings, offering insight into the organization’s discussions and impact.