This talk, led by volunteer Lorelei Stevens, will provide some insight into her recent research into the institutional records of the Newburgh Alms House (also known as the City and Town Home), a publicly funded charitable organization in the city of Newburgh. She will highlight the kind of records that survive for this organization and other similar institutions and how documents such as board minutes and expense reports can provide not only a window on the history of organizational cultures but can also be used to explore compelling social historical narratives. Registrants will receive a selection of readings including some transcriptions of the records for the Newburgh Alms House to read in advance.

Register by Saturday, October 28.