Scope and arrangement
Records consist of memoranda, correspondence and files concerning Circulation Department salaries, staffing and other administrative matters.
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- Creator
- New York Public Library. Branch Libraries. Director's Office
- Call number
- MssArc 5563
- Physical description
- .5 linear feet (2 boxes)
- Language
- English
- Preferred Citation
Esther Johnston Records, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library.
- Repository
- New York Public Library Archives
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Memoranda, correspondence and files concerning administration of the Branch Libraries of The New York Public Library from 1940-1951.
Biographical/historical information
Esther Johnston was Chief of the Circulation Department (renamed the Branch Libraries in 1966) of The New York Public Library from 1947-1951. Prior to that she was a librarian at the Seward Park and Fordham branches, and Head of Central Circulation. From 1942-1946 she was Supervisor of Branches, and served as Acting Chief of the Circulation Department during the military service of Chief Francis R. St. John.
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 ArchivesStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328