1895-1905: American National Institute (Prix de Paris) (Paris, France), Founded by Matilda Smedley : Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of New York, December 9, 1895 : Act to Reincorporate Passed the United States Senate April 18, 1904, Henri Von Daur, Secretary-General |
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Page 186 - God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. 2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. 3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved : I bear up the pillars of it.
Page 166 - Senate on the 18th instant and has been sent to the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on the Library for consideration.
Page 38 - ... building is approaching completion, and no effort will be spared to make it worthy, in beauty of architectural plan and in completeness of display, to represent our nation. It has been suggested that a permanent building of similar or appropriate design be erected on a convenient site, already given by the municipality, near the exposition grounds, to serve in commemoration of the part taken by this country in this great enterprise, as an American National Institute, for our countrymen resorting...
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Page 3 - And whereas in the case of young Colonists studying at a University in the United Kingdom I attach very great importance to the University having a residential system such as is in force at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge for without it those students are at the most critical period of their lives left without any supervision...
Page 124 - The seal of the corporation shall be circular in form with the design of the emblem and with the words "American National Institute...
Page 27 - SIR: I have the honor to submit herewith a copy of a letter from Miss Matilda Smedley, with inclosures, looking to the incorporation of the American National Institute (Prix de Paris) at Paris, France. A bill for this purpose (S.
Page 7 - Washington), and their associates and successors, are hereby created a body corporate and politic, in the District of Columbia, by the name of The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, for patriotic, historical, and educational purposes...
Page 18 - I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, ALVEY A. ADEE, Acting Secretary.
Page 163 - Sparkman, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, submitted the following REPORT [To accompany S.