Mechanics’ Institute Archives
The Panama-Pacific Exposition
Chess Collection
Financial Newsletters
Business and Finance
San Francisco and California History
Railroads
Art and Architecture
Fiction and Literature

DONATED COLLECTIONS
Over time, members have donated materials from their personal libraries to the Mechanics' Institute. These gifts are catalogued and fully integrated into the regular Library collections, and they cover a range of subject areas.

ENDOWED BOOK COLLECTIONS
Endowed Book Funds provide an opportunity for donors to support the Library by providing reading materials to those who share a love for learning. The gift fund is a legacy to the Mechanics' community, assuring future generations of members access to an extensive, well-maintained collection. If you have an interest in establishing an Endowed Book Fund, or wish to learn more about the program, please call the Library Director at 415.393.0113