Series III: Minutes

Meeting minutes are hand written and arranged chronologically in bound volumes. They are continuous from February 5, 1859 through April 1, 1873 and from February 8, 1876 through March 12, 1922. They include annual and quarterly (or later, "semi-annual") meetings of the membership, as well as monthly meetings of the Board of Control. Business discussed includes nomination and election of general and board members, financial investments, aid to members and non-members, planning of annual exhibits and dinners, and proposals to amend the constitution. Officers and names of those present are listed for each meeting.