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Creator
New York Public Library. Bloomingdale Branch
Call number
MssArc 5786
Physical description
.5 linear feet linear feet (1 box)
Preferred Citation

Bloomingdale Branch 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.

Reports, brochures and program information from the Bloomingdale Branch of The New York Public Library.

Biographical/historical information

The Bloomingdale Branch opened in 1898 as part of the New York Free Circulating Libraries system, which was consolidated with The New York Public Library in 1901. During the 1950s the branch moved into a new two-story building one block east of its original location on Manhattan's upper west side.

Scope and arrangement

Bloomingdale Branch Records include reports, brochures and program information documenting branch activities from 1899-1986.

Administrative information

Source of acquisition

Transferred from Bloomingdale Branch Library

Processing information

Compiled by 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.