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In conjunction with its mission as a Mechanics' Institute, lectures on a variety of special interest topics have been held throughout the history of the organization.  These files contain promotional materials and records of regular events, as well as records of other special events such as art exhibits and concerts on the premises.

The collection of legal documents includes the original statue for the Mechanics' Institute, deeds of sale for the Institutes' properties, by-laws, contracts, lease and loan agreements, mortgage papers, and other documents of a legal nature.  Documents related to the Linton Reid case (1994-1996) are located in this sub-series.

This file contains records of a variety of services used by the Atwater Library as well as programs initiated for its users, including the Computer Centre and the Books-by-Mail program. It also includes a survey of library users conducted in 1988.

A log of donations made to the Mechanics' Institute from 1845-1907.