Memorials
In 1868, students of the new Cornell University debated whether to call its first literary society, "The John Bright Brotherhood" or the "Irving Literary Society". New York State's recently deceased native son received the honors, but not before Bright was inducted as its first honorary member.
The library at Bootham School is named in his honour.
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