"The Important and Interesting Debate, on the Claim of the Catholics to a Portion of the Common School Fund" documents a significant historical controversy in 19th-century New York City. This record of the debate before the New York City Board of Aldermen sheds light on the tensions surrounding the funding of Catholic schools with public money. The arguments presented offer insights into the prevailing attitudes towards religious freedom, public education, and the role of government in supporting sectarian institutions during this period.

This volume provides valuable primary source material for historians, educators, and anyone interested in the complex interplay of religion, politics, and education in American history. The debate encapsulates a pivotal moment in the ongoing discussion about the separation of church and state and the rights of religious minorities.

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