The New York Historical Society

Foreword Part One: Against All Odds: The Story of the New-York Historical Society 1. Crisis in the Headlines 2. The Formative Years, 1804-1920 3. Professionalization and Postwar Expansion, 1921-1959 4. The Turning Tide, 1960-1982 5. New Initiatives and Economic Shocks, 1982-1987 6. Attempting a Turnaround, 1988-1992 7. Retrenchment and the Struggle for Survival, 1992-1994 8. Facing Tough Choices Today Part Two: Analyses and Lessons for Nonprofits 9. The Liabilities of Assets 10. The Difficulties of Nonprofit Financing 11. The Importance of Governance AppAndixes: A. The Original Constitution of the New-York Historical Society B. To the Public C. Financial Analysis: Notes and Tables D.1959 Library Acquisitions Policy E. Presidents, Librarians and Directors of the New-York Historical Society.