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People's Institute records

Title
People's Institute records, 1883-1933, bulk (1897-1927).
Author
People's Institute (New York, N.Y.)
Supplementary Content
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Additional Authors
  • Ateller, Sidney.
  • Beals, A. Tennyson.
  • Beals, Jessie Tarbox.
  • Howe, Frederic C., 1867-1940.
  • Martin, Everett Dean, 1880-1941.
  • Sanderson, Edward F.
  • Smith, Charles Sprague, 1853-1910.
  • Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
Description
38 linear feet (80 boxes, 35 volumes, 1 map folder).
Summary
Collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, financial records, minutes, reports, photographs, printed matter, and other records related to the People's Institute.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Lantern slides.
  • Photographs.
  • Printing blocks.
  • Scrapbooks.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Source (note)
  • People's Institute
Biography (note)
  • The People's Institute was founded in 1897 by Charles Sprague Smith to teach the theory and practice of government and social philosophy to workers and recent immigrants in New York City. It sponsored lectures, classes, concerts, and other community activities at Cooper Union, and throughout New York City, though principally on Manhattan's Lower East Side. The Institute ceased operations in 1934.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 2380
OCLC
NYPW92-A286
Author
People's Institute (New York, N.Y.)
Title
People's Institute records, 1883-1933, bulk (1897-1927).
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
The People's Institute was founded in 1897 by Charles Sprague Smith to teach the theory and practice of government and social philosophy to workers and recent immigrants in New York City. It sponsored lectures, classes, concerts, and other community activities at Cooper Union, and throughout New York City, though principally on Manhattan's Lower East Side. The Institute ceased operations in 1934.
Finding Aids
Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
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Finding Aid
Added Author
Ateller, Sidney.
Beals, A. Tennyson. Photographer
Beals, Jessie Tarbox.
Howe, Frederic C., 1867-1940.
Martin, Everett Dean, 1880-1941.
Sanderson, Edward F.
Smith, Charles Sprague, 1853-1910.
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
LCCN
ms 71000352
Research Call Number
MssCol 2380
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