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Creator
New York Public Library. Branch Libraries. Director's Office
Call number
MssArc 5560
Physical description
.33 linear feet (1 box)
Preferred Citation

Benjamin Adams Records, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library.

Repository
New York Public Library Archives
Access to materials
Advance notice required. Request access to this collection.

Memoranda, correspondence and files concerning administration of the Branch Libraries of The New York Public Library from 1909-1918.

Biographical/historical information

Benjamin Adams was Chief of The New York Public Library Circulation Department (renamed the Branch Libraries in 1966) from 1909-1918. He had served as Assistant Chief since 1904, and prior to that worked for the Brooklyn Public Library.

Scope and arrangement

Records consist of memoranda, correspondence and files concerning sites for the construction of branch libraries, probationers, book stock and other administrative matters.

Administrative information

Source of acquisition

Transferred from Office of Branch Libraries.

Processing information

Compiled Jim Moske; machine readable finding aid created by FAKER.

Using the collection

Location

New York Public Library Archives
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328

Access to materials

Advance notice required. Request access to this collection.