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

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.

From the description of People's Institute records, 1883-1933, bulk (1897-1927). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122534458

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