Atwater Library and Computer Centre

The archives of the Atwater Library and Computer Centre of the Mechanics’ Institute of Montreal contain records of the organization dating back to its founding in 1828 (see History page). These records are housed in a secure vault. Researchers doing relevant work may apply to examine the original records, but the organization lacks the resources to give widespread access.

To provide wider access to the records of the Mechanics’ Institute of Montreal, the first nine minute books containing meeting minutes from 1828 to 1890 have been scanned and are available for download as PDF files. Please click on the links below to download and view these images. (It will take a few minutes to download the file.)

• • Minute Book November 21, 1828-March 24, 1835.
  • Minute Book February 11, 1840-January 28, 1845.
  • Minute Book June 12, 1845-January 29, 1855.
  • Minute Book March 22, 1847-September 5, 1853.
  • Minute Book November 7, 1853-November 25, 1861.
  • Minute Book February 5, 1855 – October 31, 1859
  • Minute Book November 14, 1859 – September 4, 1876
  • Minute Book September 4, 1876 – December 2, 1889 (ends with 50th Annual Report)
  • Minute Book January 7, 1880 – September 20, 1890
  • 1855 Catalogue of Books with Rules of the Library
  • 1874 Catalogue of Books with Rules of the Library
  • 1921 Booklet about Our History and the New Building on Atwater Avenue
  • 1940 History Booklet  [Note: This publication marked the 100th anniversary of the merger of our original 1828 institution with another educational organization.]