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Carnegie Corporation of New York
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 475
.21 linear feet (1 box)
The Carnegie Corporation was founded in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie to continue his philanthropic work after his death. In 1901 Carnegie offered the City of New York 5.2 million dollars to establish a branch library system. The collection consists of...
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New York Public Library. Picture Collection
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5850
6 linear feet (10 boxes)
Reports, correspondence, news clippings and administrative files documenting operation of the Picture Collection of The New York Public Library.
Rosenthal, Herman, 1843-1917
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2630
.2 linear feet (1 box)
Herman Rosenthal (1843-1917), who emigrated to the U.S. from Russia in 1881, was the first chief of the Slavonic Division (now the Slavic and Baltic Division) of the New York Public Library. Collection consists of Rosenthal's personal...
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Billings, John S. (John Shaw), 1838-1913
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 304
48 linear feet (109 boxes); 53 microfilm reels
John Shaw Billings (1838-1913) was an American surgeon, hospital planner and librarian. He served as a U.S. Army surgeon and was responsible for creating the nation's foremost medical library, now the National Library of Medicine. He served as...
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New York Public Library. Throg's Neck Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc RG8 5873
.5 linear feet (1 box, 1 oversize folder)
The Throg's Neck Branch of The New York Public Library opened in 1954 on East Tremont Avenue in the east Bronx. In 1974 the branch relocated to a new building two blocks from its original location. Reports, correspondence and administrative files...
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New York Public Library. Board of Trustees. Interlibrary Cooperation Project Team
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 4925
.4 cubic foot
The Project Team was established by the Board of Trustees to consider the financial costs and benefits of cooperative programs. Membership included trustees, officers, staff, and outsiders. Records include background materials and the final report...
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New York Public Library. Branch Libraries. Director's Office
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5561
2 linear feet (1 box, 1 oversize folder)
Memoranda, correspondence and files concerning administration of the Branch Libraries of The New York Public Library from 1923-1940.
New York Public Library. Pelham Bay Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5848
.33 linear feet (1 box)
Reports, clippings and program flyers documenting the Pelham Bay Branch of The New York Public Library.
New York Public Library. Melcourt Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5831
.33 linear feet (1 box)
Reports from the Melcourt Branch of The New York Public Library.
New York Public Library. Melrose Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5832
1 linear foot (3 boxes)
Reports, brochures and administrative records of the Melrose Branch of The New York Public Library.
New York Public Library. Morningside Heights Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5794
.33 linear feet linear feet (1 box)
Brochures and news clippings from the Morningside Heights (formerly Columbia) Branch of The New York Public Library.
New York Public Library. Mosholu Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5835
1 linear foot (3 boxes)
Reports, brochures and scrapbook documenting the Mosholu Branch of The New York Public Library.
New York Public Library. Muhlenberg Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5837
4 linear feet (8 boxes)
Reports, brochures, news clippings and administrative files documenting the Muhlenberg Branch of The New York Public Library.
Municipal Reference and Research Center (New York, N.Y.)
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5839
1 linear foot (3 boxes)
Correspondence, publications and administrative files documenting activity of Municipal Reference Library and Municipal Archives and Records Center, administered by The New York Public Library from 1913-1968.
New York Public Library. Parkchester Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5847
.5 linear feet (2 boxes)
Reports, brochures, program flyers and administrative files documenting the Parkchester Branch of The New York Public Library.
New York Public Library. Riverdale Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5859
1 linear foot (3 boxes)
Reports, memoranda, correspondence, brochures, clippings and administrative files documenting the operation of the Riverdale Branch of The New York Public Library.
New York Public Library. Riverside Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5860
.33 linear feet (1 box)
Brochures, clippings and correspondence documenting the Riverside Branch of The New York Public Library.
New York Public Library. Soundview Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5869
.33 linear feet (1 box)
Reports, brochures, clippings and administrative records documenting operation of the Soundview Branch of The New York Public Library.
New York Public Library. South Beach Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5870
.33 linear feet (1 box)
The South Beach Branch of The New York Public Library, located in Staten Island, originated in the early 1950s as a "sub-branch" with limited hours and a small collection of circulating books. In 2000, the branch moved to a new building at 21-25...
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New York Public Library. Spuyten Duyvil Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5871
.33 linear feet (1 box)
The Spuyten Duyvil Branch of The New York Public Library is located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, one block west of the Henry Hudson Parkway. Designed by architect Giorgio Cavaglieri, the building opened to the public in August of 1971....
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New York Public Library. St. George Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5864
1 linear foot (3 boxes)
The St. George Branch of The New York Public Library opened on June 26, 1907. The largest library on Staten Island, it was designed by Carrere and Hastings, architects of the neighboring Borough Hall and County Court House. The branch was...
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New York Public Library. Stapleton Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5872
.5 linear feet (2 boxes)
The Stapleton Branch of The New York Public Library opened in 1907 on Canal Street in Staten Island. The library was constructed with funds provided by Andrew Carnegie, and was designed by the architectural firm of Carrere and Hastings. Reports,...
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New York Public Library. Central Administration. Director's Office
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 4951
Records from the office of Ralph A. Beals, Director of the New York Public Library from 1946-1954.
New York Public Library. Sedgwick Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5866
.33 linear feet (1 box)
Reports, brochures and publicity information documenting the Sedgwick Branch of The New York Public Library.
New York Public Library. Seward Park Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5867
3 linear feet (7 boxes)
Reports, memoranda, correspondence, brochures, clippings and administrative files documenting the operation of the Seward Park Branch of The New York Public Library.
New York Public Library. Readers' Adviser
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5684
.33 linear feet (1 box)
Book lists, annual reports, brochures and miscellaneous administrative files documenting activity of Readers' Adviser program of The New York Public Library from 1932-1970.
New York Public Library. Allerton Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5783
2 linear feet (3 boxes)
Reports, brochures, memos and program information from the Allerton Branch of The New York Public Library.
New York Public Library. Aguilar Branch
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5782
.5 linear feet linear feet (1 box)
Brochures, clippings and program information from the Aguilar Branch of The New York Public Library.
New York Public Library. Board of Trustees. Agent for Carnegie Sites
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc RG5 4934
Alanson T. Briggs (1871-1946) served as Agent for Carnegie Sites of The New York Public Library from 1901-1910. He assisted the Board of Trustees in selecting sites for branch libraries, appraised them in conjunction with the Board of Appraisors,...
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New York Public Library. Branch Libraries. Director's Office
New York Public Library Archives | MssArc 5560
.33 linear feet (1 box)
Memoranda, correspondence and files concerning administration of the Branch Libraries of The New York Public Library from 1909-1918.
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