American institute of the City of New York

The American Institute of the City of New York, also known as the American Institute of the City of New York for the Encouragement of Science and Invention, was an association of inventors which organized exhibitions, lecture series and radio broadcasts to inform the public about new technologies and served as a locus for inventors' professional activities. It was chartered in 1829 and merged with the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) in the 1980s.

From the description of American Institute of the City of New York finance committee reports, 1849-1851. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 758976816

From the guide to the American Institute of the City of New York finance committee reports, 1849-1851, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

The American Institute was a club in New York City concerned with promoting industrial education. It sponsored an annual exhibition featuring current technological advances. In 1833, the institute organized a library for the use of its members and later published a catalog of the library holdings. After moving several times within Brooklyn, a building for the American Institute was purchased in 1849.

From the description of Membership applications, 1842-1843. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122406274

Founded 1828, to encourage American inventions, and promote government policies encouraging domestic agriculture and industry.

From the description of American Institute of the City of New York for the Encouragement of Science and Invention records, 1828-1983 (bulk 1828-1940). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 475904254