National Arts Club records, 1898-1960

Yearbooks include the constitution, by-laws, house rules; lists of members, officers, and committees; and lists of exhibitions and lectures presented. The books are illustrated with pictures of the clubhouse, exhibitions, and events. Bulletins contain calendars of events, lists of newly elected members, and news of members. The 1909, 1914, and 1939-1940 issues include pictures of exhibition installations, the clubhouse interior including the restaurant and men's grill, social events, and prizewinning art work. Brochures contain general information for guests and prospective members. Many are illustrated with views of the building, exhibitions, and social events. Of particular interest is the 1906 brochure which contains a description of the new clubhouse with floorplans.

The subseries also contains announcements, invitations, tickets, entry blanks, and artist prospectuses; and programs relating to concerts, social activities, meetings of the Men's Open Table, and anniversary celebrations. Speeches include "Tribute to William Winter," 1909; "Social Art, an Address Delivered to The Open Table by F.W. Ruckstuhl," 1915; and "The Tilden Mansion, Home of the National Arts Club," by Charles Rollinson Lamb, 1932. Miscellaneous publications include "Forty Seven Facsimile Drawings by American Artists," by the American Artists' War Emergency Fund, 1918; "What Europe Thinks of American Art, Eminent Opinions Compiled by Henry Rankin Poore, A.N.A.," circa 1930; and printed pictures (reproductions of photographs).

Volume 8 of Club Members of New York in this subseries contains a list of club members. Additional lists can be found in Series 8.1: National Arts Club Printed Matter, Membership Lists and Yearbooks; and Series 4: Membership. Printed matter concerning other art organizations includes a general brochure of the Artist-Artisan Institute, undated, and extracts from speeches delivered at the initial meeting of the National Commission to Advance American Art, 1933. The records relating to Gramercy Park include a copy of "The Gramercy Glide," a song and dance dedicated to the National Arts Club.