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VINELAND : 



VINELAND HISTORICAL AND ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY. 



The society has a collection of miscellaneous curiosities and relics, 

 some of which are of local historical value. 



WOODBURY: 



HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GLOUCESTER COUNTY. 



The society has a small museum of local historical relics, books, 

 rare coins, etc., and looks forward to the purchase of a fireproof build- 

 ing and the extension of its collections. 



NEW MEXICO 



SAXTE FE: 



HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NEW MEXICO. 



The biennial report of this society issued in 1909 shows that it 

 maintains a historical museum and a mineral exhibit in the " Old Pal- 

 ace." No reply has been received from requests for further informa- 

 tion. 



NEW YORK 



ALBANY: 



ALBANY INSTITUTE. 



Staff. Director, Edward K. Parkinson; 1 stenographer, 1 

 assistant superintendent of building, 1 helper, and 1 night watchman. 



Art. Sculpture, 60; Prints and engravings, 50+; Oil paintings, 

 150; Water colors, 5; Ceramics, 3000; Textiles, 25; Furniture, 75. 



History. This collection includes local coats of arms and book- 

 plates; framed portraits of Albany mayors, New York governors, 

 United States presidents, etc. ; and books by citizens of Albany. 



Historical Sketch. The society dates back to 1791 and has 

 existed under a variety of names. The present organization was formed 

 in 1900 by the consolidation of the Albany Institute and the Albany 

 Historical and Art Society. The latter was formed in 1897-8 as an 

 outgrowth of the Albany Historical Society, which originated in 1886. 



Financlal Support. Income from endowment, $300, from city 

 appropriation, $1500. The city appropriation is optional. Additional 

 funds are derived from fees of members who pay $5 per year with 

 special rates for more than one person in a family, out-of-town mem- 

 bers, clergymen, educators, etc. A further income is obtained from 

 admission fees. 



