Janet Roper Club

Includes black and white and color photographs of people, places, and scenes documenting the history of SCI and the development of Lower Manhattan. Of particular note are photographs of the interiors and exteriors of SCI’s headquarters at 25 South Street, 15 State Street and 241 Water Street; SCI’s missionary outposts in Lower Manhattan; SCI’s chapels; Port Newark; the Merchant Marine School; the Women’s Council; art & artifacts; board members; employees; ships; seafarers; and New York City scenes.

Some photographs date back to the late 19th century.