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 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 edition. Excerpt: ...of the American National Bte at Paris, France. Senator Depew said it was very gratifying to know that ovemment of France and the city of Paris had given such generous patronage I meritorious work for the American students--notahly the municipality of the I Paris--having voted a plat of ground upon which to erect the buildings to be i as the American National Institute. French ambassador expressed his pleasure and satisfaction to the President of aited States for such interest and support in encouraging such a work, which eived marked sympathy from France. Miss Smedley and Mr. von Daur "the President for his patronage, to which the President replied he would be i see this project, which had all his sympathies, soon become a fact. von Daur, the secretary-general, leaves for New York, where he will spend weeks before sailing for Europe. TS SETTING FORTH THE GIFT OF GROUND BY THE ICIPAL COUNCIL OF PARIS, FRANCE, ON WHICH TO ERECT AMERICAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE. Conseil Municipal De Paris, 24 Avenue De Saxe, Paris, Le Vendredi 6 Soih, Decen Iire 21904. Monsieur: J'ai regrette d'avoir manque ce matin la visite de Miss Smedley iTotre, et j'ai maintenant le plaisir de vous informer que mon rapport a Ste i tant tout il l'heure par le conseil sans opposition. Iministration prefectorale est done invitee a entrer en pourparler avec vous l bases indiquees dans le projet de deliberation qui forme la conclusion du J. dllez offrir mes respectueux hommages a Miss Smedley qui pourra emporter aux Jnis ce temoignage de sympathie de la ville de Paris et agreer, cher monsieur, nee de mes sentiments les plus distingues. Roger Lamrelin, President of the Fourth Commission. ieur Henri Von Daur, Secretaire General de l ' Institut...