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Title: GSMT Independence Day Broadside, 1982
Description: Broadside program for GSMT's commemoration of Declaration of Independence held on July 7, 1982.
Type: text, still image
Genre: broadsides (notices)
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_039

Title: GSMT Independence Day Broadside, 1981
Description: Broadside program for GSMT's commemoration of Declaration of Independence held on July 1, 1981.
Type: text, still image
Genre: broadsides (notices)
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_038

Title: GSMT Founders Day Celebration Program, 1980
Description: Souvenir program for GSMT's Founders Day celebration activities, marking the founding of the society on November 17, 1785. 22 Mechanics and Tradesmen from various trades came together and called themselves 'The General Committee of Mechanics'. The name General Society for Mechanics and Tradesmen was used as early as 1786 and was officially adopted when the Charter was granted in 1790. The celebration was held on November 14, 1980 at Terrace on the Park in Queens, New York.
Type: text, still image
Genre: souvenir programs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_140

Title: GSMT Founders Day Celebration Program, 1985
Description: Souvenir program for GSMT's Founders Day celebration activities, marking the founding of the society on November 17, 1785. 22 Mechanics and Tradesmen from various trades came together and called themselves 'The General Committee of Mechanics'. The name General Society for Mechanics and Tradesmen was used as early as 1786 and was officially adopted when the Charter was granted in 1790. The celebration was held on November 22, 1985 at Salisbury on the Green, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, Long Island, New York.
Type: text, still image
Genre: souvenir programs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_137

Title: GSMT Independence Day Celebration Program, 1980
Description: Souvenir program for GSMT's Independence Day celebrations, held on July 2, 1980, which included music, readings and a patriotic address.
Type: text, still image
Genre: souvenir programs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_139

Title: GSMT Independence Day Celebration Program, 1984
Description: Souvenir program for GSMT's Independence Day celebrations, held on July 2, 1984, which included music, readings and a patriotic address.
Type: text, still image
Genre: souvenir programs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_138

Title: GSMT Independence Day Celebration Ticket, 1987
Description: Invitation to GSMT's annual celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence held on July 1, 1987.
Type: text, still image
Genre: tickets
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_136

Title: GSMT Independence Day Celebration Program, 1993
Description: Souvenir program for GSMT's Independence Day celebrations, held on July 7, 1993, which included music, readings and a patriotic address.
Type: text, still image
Genre: souvenir programs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_135

Title: GSMT Independence Day Celebration Program, 1994
Description: Souvenir program for GSMT's Independence Day celebrations, held on July 6, 1994, which included music, readings and a patriotic address.
Type: text, still image
Genre: souvenir programs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_134

Title: GSMT Independence Day Celebration Ticket, 1994
Description: Invitation to GSMT's annual celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence held on July 6, 1994.
Type: text, still image
Genre: tickets
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_133

Title: GSMT Independence Day Program, 1982
Description: Souvenir program for GSMT's Independence Day celebrations, held on July 7, 1982, which included music, readings and a patriotic address.
Type: text, still image
Genre: souvenir programs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_044

Title: GSMT Independence Day Invitation, 1981
Description: Invitation to GSMT's annual celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence held on July 1, 1981.
Type: text, still image
Genre: invitations
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_035

Title: The Greatest Mother in the World, WW1 Poster
Description: A Word War One propaganda poster depicting a Red Cross nurse cradling a wounded soldier who is laying on a stretcher. The poster was published in 1918, the year after America joined the Allied war effort.
Type: still image, text
Genre: posters
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_313

Title: Hun or Home? Buy More Liberty Bonds, WW1 Poster
Description: A World War One propaganda poster depicting a woman and child cowering away from German soldier.
Type: still image, text
Genre: posters
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_312

Title: Remember Belgium WW1 Poster
Description: A World War One propaganda poster depicting a German soldier, wearing pointed helmet, leading a girl by hand, with city burning in background. The poster was published in 1918, the year after America joined the Allied war effort.
Type: still image, text
Genre: posters
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_311

Title: Dedication of Grant's Tomb Program
Description: Official program for the dedication ceremony of the monument and tomb of Ulysses S. Grant, which is now officially known as General Grant National Memorial. It is the final resting place of Grant, 18th President of the United States and his wife, Julia Dent Grant and is located in Riverside Park, in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of New York City. The ceremony took place on April 27, 1897.
Type: still image, text
Genre: souvenir programs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_302

Title: Mechanics' Institute Quarterly, Vol. 2 No. 2
Description: Vol. 2, No. 2. issue of Mechanics Institute Quarterly published in December, 1913.
Type: text, still image
Genre: quarterlies (publications)
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_031

Title: Prospectus of the Free School Department, 1900
Description: 1900 prospectus for the Free School Department of the Mechanics' Institute including listings of courses of instruction and a history of the Mechanics' Institute.
Type: text, still image
Genre: prospectuses
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_021

Title: Benjamin Franklin Correspondence
Description: Specifications written by Benjamin Franklin for his printing house dated October 25, 1753.
Type: text
Genre: correspondence
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_308

Title: Abraham Lincoln Correspondence
Description: Letter (with envelope) written by President Abraham Lincoln dated July 16, 1864. Donated to GSMT by John M. Mossman in 1901.
Type: text
Genre: correspondence
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_306

Title: Mortgage Agreement: General Society and Richard Varick, 1803
Description: Mortgage agreement filed April 6, 1803 by Richard Varick, lawyer, on behalf of GSMT.
Type: text
Genre: mortgages
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_305

Title: Souvenir Program for Brooklyn Bridge Opening Ceremony
Description: Souvenir program to the opening ceremony of the Brooklyn Bridge that took place on May 24, 1883.
Type: text
Genre: souvenir programs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_256

Title: Apprentices School Committee, 1826
Description: Framed list of the Mechanics' Society School Committee of 1826. Includes committee member names, committee of supply and list of visiting committee member names.
Type: text
Genre: committees
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_253

Title: Hudson-Fulton Celebration Program, 1909
Description: The Hudson-Fulton Celebration from September 25 to October 9, 1909 in New York and New Jersey was a dual commemoration of the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s discovery of the Hudson River and the 100th anniversary of Robert Fulton’s first successful commercial application of the paddle steamer.
Type: text
Genre: souvenir programs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_171

Title: GSMT Article in the Music Trades Magazine, 1905
Description: Historical sketch of General Society for Mechanics and Tradesmen in The Music Trades Magazine. Article appeared in the December 2, 1905 edition of the magazine.
Type: still image, text
Genre: articles
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_170

Title: GSMT Cemetery Plot, Cyprus Hills, 1921
Description: Photograph of GSMT plot at Cypress Hills cemetery, a non-sectarian, non-denominational cemetery corporation organized in the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens in New York City. The photos came from a visit from some members of GSMT, dated October 11, 1921.
Type: text, still image
Genre: black-and-white photographs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_157

Title: GSMT Independence Day Program, 1913
Description: Souvenir program for GSMT's Independence Day celebrations, which includes a copy of the Declaration of Independence written within the shape of the Liberty Bell.
Type: text, still image
Genre: souvenir programs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_143

Title: Program to Founders Day honoring Carnegie
Description: Souvenir program for GSMT's Founders Day celebration activities, marking the founding of the society on November 17, 1785. 22 Mechanics and Tradesmen from various trades came together and called themselves 'The General Committee of Mechanics'. The name General Society for Mechanics and Tradesmen was used as early as 1786 and was officially adopted when the Charter was granted in 1790. The celebration was held on November 18, 1905 at Delmonico's in New York. The celebration honored Mr and Mrs Carnegie; Andrew Carnegie, himself a member of GSMT, contributed over half a million dollars to the General Society between 1899 and 1908.
Type: text
Genre: souvenir programs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_073

Title: Reply Card to Founders Day honoring Carnegie
Description: Reply card for the Founders Day banquet honoring Mr and Mrs Carnegie. The celebration was held on November 18, 1905 at Delmonico's in New York and honored Mr and Mrs Carnegie; Andrew Carnegie, himself a member of GSMT, contributed over half a million dollars to the General Society between 1899 and 1908.
Type: still image, text
Genre: reply cards
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_072

Title: A. G. Hagstrom Mechanics' Institute Registration Card
Description: Student registration card for Anders Gunnar Hagstrom, a Mechanical Draftsman who enrolled in 4 classes at the Mechanics' Institute in 1912.
Type: text
Genre: cards (information artifacts)
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_066

Title: Exhibition Catalog: Lester Margon at Mechanics' Institute
Description: Exhibition catalog for Lester Margon, a postgraduate student at the Mechanics' Institute. The exhibition was held at GSMT on the evening of April 17, 1917. The catalog lists the works on display and the foreward given by Margon.
Type: text, still image
Genre: exhibition catalogs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_060

Title: GSMT Library Rules
Description: Set of rules (1-14) for the GSMT library. The library was established in 1820 as the Apprentices Library and is the second oldest library in New York City.
Type: text
Genre: rules (instructional materials)
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_056

Title: GSMT Library Return and Book Request Slip
Description: GSMT library template for 'book request' slip.
Type: text
Genre: documents
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_055

Title: GSMT Class Listing Notice Card
Description: GSMT library template card for class listing notice. The card has been stamped with the year 1918 in the top left hand corner.
Type: text
Genre: cards (information artifacts)
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_054

Title: GSMT Library Application for Books Card
Description: GSMT library template card for 'book application' request to enable applicants to borrow books from the library.
Type: text
Genre: library cards
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_045

Title: Independence Day Decoration Souvenir Fan
Description: This patriotically themed personal fan was given to attendees at the 1919 General Society Independence Day Celebration. The verso is written on by E.L. Hoffman, General Society Secretary and Longtime Superintendant of the Society's property at 20 West 44th Street in New York City.
Type: text, still image
Genre: souvenirs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_032

Title: Mechanics' Institute News Subscription and Ad Contract Cards, 1919
Description: Subscription card and advertising contract card for Mechanics' Institute News, both dated July 24, 1919.
Type: text
Genre: advertisements, subscription
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_030

Title: Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Student Card, 1882
Description: Membership card for the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle; the oldest, continuous book club/home reading course in America. It was founded in 1878 by Bishop John Heyl Vincent and has graduated a class from the four-year reading course every year since 1882. It is run by the Chautauqua Institution.
Type: text, still image
Genre: cards (information artifacts)
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_028

Title: Mechanics' Institute Commencement Program, 1899
Description: Program for Mechanic's Institute Commencement dated June 8, 1899 held at Chickering Hall. Program includes schedule of events for the evening and a list of the graduating classes.
Type: text, still image
Genre: programs (documents)
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_019

Title: Mechanics Institute "Dance Card"
Description: Blueprint announcement for the 1st Annual Dance of the Class of 1922, Mechanics' Institute held on April 1st, 1921 at St. Bartholomew's Lyceum Hall (209 E. 42nd St, New York City). Listed are the dances of the evening including the Waltz, Fox Trot and One Step.
Type: text, still image
Genre: programs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_013

Title: AAMI Annual Dinner "Blueprint" Announcement, 1920
Description: Blueprint announcement for the 19th Annual Banquet of the Alumni Association of Mechanics' Institute held on April 17, 1920 at Hotel Marseilles.
Type: text, still image
Genre: announcements, blueprints (reprographic copies)
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_012

Title: AAMI Annual Dinner "Blueprint" Announcement, 1914
Description: Blueprints for the announcement of the thirteenth annual dinner organized by the Alumni Association of the Mechanics' Institute held on April 18, 1914 at the Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel. Includes guest list and menu.
Type: text, still image
Genre: announcements, blueprints (reprographic copies)
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_008

Title: AAMI Annual Dinner Menu, 1912
Description: The dinner menu for the 11th Annual Alumni Association of Mechanics' Institute held on April 27, 1912 at Reisenweber's (58th St. at Columbus Circle in New York City).
Type: text
Genre: menus
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_007

Title: AAMI Annual Dinner Menu, 1909
Description: This dinner menu for the 8th Annual Alumni Association of Mechanics' Institute includes the Institute Director Louis Rouillion and many General Society officers. The toastmaster, H. T. Harra, was an 1899 graduate of the Mechanical Class.
Type: text, still image
Genre: menu, booklets
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_005

Title: AAMI First Annual Dinner Menu, 1904
Description: This is a menu for the first annual dinner of the Alumni Association of Mechanics' Institute (AAMI). The affair took place on April 9, 1904, at the Park Avenue Hotel (1878-1927) between 32nd and 33rd Streets in New York City. The verso is signed by various attendees, including Louis Rouillion, Director of the Mechanics Institute from 1900-1945. Among the various other signees, many of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen's School Committee can be found. Although billed as the "First Annual Dinner," this may have been the first "formal" event, since other menus and announcements appear to indicate that an annual dinner was held since the inception of AAMI in 1902. The menu is signed on the verso side by attendees.
Type: text, still image
Genre: menus
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_004

Title: Clear The Way! Buy Bonds WW1 Poster
Description: A World War One propaganda poster with a woman symbolizing America above a naval crew engaged in operation. The poster was part of the drive to encourage the American public to invest in liberty bonds.
Type: still image, text
Genre: posters
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_314

Title: GSMT Cemetery Plot, Cyprus Hills, 1912
Description: Photograph of GSMT plot at Cypress Hills cemetery, a non-sectarian, non-denominational cemetery corporation organized in the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens in New York City.
Type: text, still image
Genre: black-and-white photographs
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_156

Title: AAMI Dinner Palette "Broadside" Announcement
Description: Blueprint announcement for the 22nd Annual Banquet of the Alumni Association of Mechanics' Institute.
Type: text, still image
Genre: broadsides (notices), announcements
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_014

Title: AAMI Annual Dinner Announcement, 1917
Description: A good example of a witty announcement for the 16th Annual Dinner of the Alumni Association of the Mechanics' Institute, held at Castle Cave Restaurant (271 Seventh Avenue, near 26th Street). Prominent guests invited included Institute Director Louis Rouillion and Andrew Carnegie, as well as General Society Officers James Boyd (President), Charles H. Fox (Vice President), Richard T. Davies (Secretary and Treasurer), and Past-Presidents George E. Hoe, John H. McCullough and George D. Hilyard. "Patriotism and Good-Fellowship" were the order of the day.
Type: text, still image
Genre: broadsides (notices), announcements
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_011

Title: Ticket to Lecture
Description: Complimentary ticket to Hardinge's introductory lecture on 'The Origin and Progress of Letters'.
Type: text
Genre: tickets
Local Identifier: gsmt_icc_102

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