Newark Mechanics' Association (N.J.)

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Organized in 1828 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, for "the cultivation of the Sciences generally, with their application for the Arts;" collected scientific apparatuses and specimens, developed a library of appropriate books and journals, and promoted lectures on scientific topics.

From the description of Minute book, 1828 Jan. 21-1831 Dec. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122477458

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creatorOf Newark Mechanics' Association (N.J.). Minute book, 1828 Jan. 21-1831 Dec. 20. Rutgers University
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associatedWith Boyden, Seth, 1788-1870. person
associatedWith Dodd, Amzi, 1793-1838. person
associatedWith Zabriskie, Abraham O. 1807-1873. person
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Essex County (N.J.)
New Jersey--Newark
Newark (N.J.)
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Lyceums
Science
Science and technology libraries
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Active 1828

Active 1831

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