for those of you who may be less familiar with the general society, and if you don t mind i will ask, how many of you here this evening with this be your first visit? well, a warm welcome, and also of course a welcome back to previous attendees. the general society was founded in 1785 by 22 artisans. today, our 234 year old organization continues to serve the people of the city of new york. we do this through our cultural and educational programs. they include our lecture series, of which of course denies lecture is a part of. our general society library which will be celebrating 200 years next year. our tuition free mechanics institute, and that john loughlin locked collection which you are welcomeec to visit after our talk this evening, and that is upstairs. you will find more information on the blue and white cards on your suit. now, we have such a wonderful start to this year s lecture season and with the pleasure of welcoming critically acclaimed susan ronald who tonigh
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i am karen taylor, program director of the general society . the labor, literature and landmark collections are supported in part by public funds from the new city department of cultural affairs in partnership with the city council. for those of you who may be less familiar with the general society and how many of you here this evening with this be your first visit? okay. a warm welcome and of course, welcome back to previous attendees. the general society was founded in 1785 by 22 artisans. today our 234-year-old organization continues to serve the peopleof the city of new york . we do this through our cultural and education programs. they include our lecture series which tonight s lecture is part of, our general society library which will will be celebrating 200 years. our tuition free mechanics institute and the john and mossman lot collection which you are welcome to visit after our talk this evening and that is upstairs. you will find more information on the blue and whi