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The society centers itself around the legend of Peter Dromgoole, a student who mysteriously disappeared from the UNC Campus in 1833. The founders originally called themselves the Order of Dromgoole, but later changed it the Order of Gimghoul, "in accord with midnight and graves and weirdness", according to University archives. {Link without Title} Tradition has it that the Order held to the "Dromgoole legend and the ideals of Arthurian Knighthood and chivalry". From all accounts, the Order is social in nature, and has no Clandestine agenda. GIMGHOUL CASTLE The meeting place of the Order, known as Gimghoul Castle , was built in 1924 at a cost of nearly $50,000. Thirteen hundred tons of rough stone were used in its construction, and indeed it has the appearance of an ancient Scottish castle; so much so that it is listed in the International Registry of Castles. It is unknown if Gimghoul Castle has any residents other than the caretaker. OTHER NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGIATE SECRET SOCIETIES In North Carolina, the Order of Gimghoul and the Gorgon's Head Lodge at the University of North Carolina, and the Society Of The Seven at East Carolina University , are the only noteworthy collegiate secret societies whose existence is documented. According to tradition these three, historically called " The League Of Societies ", meet annually as a sign of good will. RECORD OF INVENTORY Order of Gimghoul Records, 1832-1997: http://www.lib.unc.edu/mss/uars/ead/40262.html EXTERNAL LINK |
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