Handbook of Learned Societies and Institutions; America

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: ...($10); 30 honorary. Publ.: Papers read... during the years 1896, 1897 and 1898. Herkimer and Dion, N. Y., 1899. 8. (75c.)--Addresses delivered... for the years 1899, 1900, 1901 and to July 1, 1902 and a memorial of the late Hon. Robert Earl. 1902? ($1.) No exchange. On sale by the Secretary. Historical Society Of Newburgh Bay And The Highlands. Newburgh, N. Y. Corresponding Secretary: W. C. Belknap, 112 1st Street. Organized Sept. 3, 1883, incorporated Jan. 8, 1884, for the discovery, collection, preservation and publication of the history, historical records and data of and relating to the territory formerly occupied by the army of the Revolution in defense of West Point and the Hudson river, and appropriate marking of places of historic interest connected with this defense. Annual meeting in Sept. 113 members. Publ: Historical papers, no. I-XII, Newburgh, N. Y., 1884-1905. 8. (No. 1-5 have no series title or numbering.) Exchange. Jefferson County Historical Society. Watertown, N. Y. Librarian: R. A. Oakes, 64 State Street. Organized May 10, 1886; recently reorganized. Occupies room in Flower memorial library. Annual business meeting; literary meetings as called. Annual dues, $2; life membership, $25. Publ.: Transactions... v. I-IV, 1886-95. Watertown, N. Y., 1887-96. 8. (The title Transactions appears only on first vol., which is not numbered.) Exchange. Johnstown Historical Society. Johnstown, N. Y. Organized May 30, 1892. Small library and museum housed by the Board of Trade. Monthly meetings. Annual dues, $1; life membership, $25. Publ.: A guide to places of historic interest. Livingston County Historical Society. Geneseo, N. Y. Preliminary organization, Dec., 1875; final organization and incorporation in Feb., 1877. Collections housed in the Log Cabin...