This volume contains the foundational documents of the Saint Nicholas Society, a social club founded in 1835 to promote Dutch heritage and culture in New York City. The volume includes the Society's charter, its constitution and by-laws, and a list of its members. The documents provide valuable insights into the social, cultural, and political currents of mid-19th century New York City. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Containing chronological record for the years 1938-1945, genealogical record 1934-1945, constitution and by-laws as of March 1, 1945, the Saint Nicholas Society Medal of Merit 1937-1945, list of officers, former officers and members and other matters of interest to the members of the Saint Nicholas Society.

An expanded and updated edition of the 2002 book that has become required reading for policymakers, students, and active citizens.