This book is a historical account of the Phi Alpha Society at Illinois College between the years 1845 and 1890. It provides a unique glimpse into the social and intellectual life of the college during that period. The catalogue includes information about the members of the society, their interests and activities, and the events that they organized. Anyone with an interest in the history of Illinois College or student societies in general will find this catalogue to be a fascinating read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.