People's Institute records 1883-1933 1897-1927

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People's Institute records 1883-1933 1897-1927

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. The People's Institute records consist of minutes, correspondence, memoranda, reports, photographs, programs, fliers, pamphlets, legal documents, financial records, clippings, class rosters, press releases, and printed matter that document the founding and operations of the Institute.

38 linear feet; 80 boxes, 35 volumes, 1 map folder

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