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Dates: during 1950-1959
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From its small beginnings, the Club has grown tremendously. By the turn of the century, there were 1,410 members; by the First World War, 4,589; and at the heighth of the depression in 1931, 6,444. Since then, this number has fluctuated little except during the War, but the character of the membership has switched. Whereas more than two-thirds of the members in 1900 were residents of the City, more than half today...

Author: By Paul H. Plotz, | Title: Harvard Club of New York: Social Focus for the Locals | 1/8/1957 | See Source »

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