Scope and arrangement
Correspondence, publications and administrative files documenting activity of Municipal Reference Library and Municipal Archives and Records Center during the period of their operation by The New York Public Library.
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- Creator
- Municipal Reference and Research Center (New York, N.Y.)
- Call number
- MssArc 5839
- Physical description
- 1 linear foot (3 boxes)
- Language
- English
- Preferred Citation
Municipal Reference Library 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.Restrictions apply
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.
Biographical/historical information
The Municipal Reference Library, created in 1913 as a New York City agency, was incorporated into The New York Public Library in 1914. The Library maintained a collection of official reports and publications of New York City, and provided general reference services to government agencies and the public. Under the leadership of Rebecca Rankin, the library was instrumental in establishing a Municipal Archives and Records Center for the City in 1952. In 1969 the Municipal Reference Library was transferred back to the City of New York.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Transferred from Office of Branch Libraries.
Processing information
Compiled by 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
Access to materials
Request an in-person research appointment.Access restrictions
Box 3 is closed to research.