Scope and arrangement
Reports, program flyers, news clippings and administrative records documenting the Parkchester Branch of The New York Public Library.
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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
- Request an in-person research appointment.
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.
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 ArchivesStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328