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Creator
New York Public Library. Parkchester Branch
Call number
MssArc 5847
Physical description
.5 linear feet (2 boxes)
Language
English
Preferred Citation

Parkchester 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, program flyers and administrative files documenting the Parkchester Branch of The New York Public Library.

Biographical/historical information

The Parkchester Branch of The New York Public Library began serving the northeast section of the Bronx in 1942 when it was originally housed in the Parkchester Housing Development. In June of 1985, the library moved to its present quarters along Westchester Avenue. The branch serves a multi-ethnic neighborhood with a growing population of immigrants from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Africa and the Middle East.

Scope and arrangement

Reports, program flyers, news clippings and administrative records documenting the Parkchester Branch of The New York Public Library.

Administrative information

Source of acquisition

Transferred from Parkchester Branch Library.

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.