Research Catalog

Title

People's Institute records, 1883-1933, bulk (1897-1927).

Author

People's Institute (New York, N.Y.)

Supplementary Content

Finding Aid

Details

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.

Subject

• People's Institute (New York, N.Y.)
• Political science > Study and teaching (Continuing education)
• Politics, Practical > New York (State) > New York
• Social sciences > Philosophy > Study and teaching (Continuing education)
• Social service > New York (State) > New York
• Social settlements > New York (State) > New York
• New York (N.Y.) > Emigration and immigration
• New York (N.Y.) > Politics and government > 1898-1951
• New York (N.Y.) > Social conditions

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