{"value"=>"<p>Arranged alphabetically in two interfiled groupings: alphabetical bulk folders (eg., Fre-Frh), followed by folders for specific correspondents or subjects (eg., Deoch Fulton). These records consist mostly of correspondence with other libraries, potential donors, and the media. These letters are filed with clippings, memoranda, notes, press releases, reports, and other documents relating to the content of the correspondence. There are also subject files that contain no correspondence. The bulk of the materials dates from 1954-1970. The main topics in these documents are library automation, NYPL finances, and the donation of the books and manuscripts to the NYPL. There are also a number of letters concerning individuals who had applied for employment at other libraries. There are significant files of correspondence with the following institutions: The City University of New York, The Ford Foundation, The New York Library Association, The New York Metropolitan Reference and Research Library Agency, The State University of New York, and The Queens Borough Public Library. Notable individual correspondents include Gilbert Chapman (a trustee of NYPL), Upton Sinclair, and Norman Thomas.</p>"}