Scope and arrangement
Records consist of reports, brochures, clippings, administrative files and registration books documenting operation of the Seward Park Branch.
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- Creator
- New York Public Library. Seward Park Branch
- Call number
- MssArc 5867
- Physical description
- 3 linear feet (7 boxes)
- Language
- English
- Preferred Citation
Seward Park 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.Restrictions apply
Reports, memoranda, correspondence, brochures, clippings and administrative files documenting the operation of the Seward Park Branch of The New York Public Library.
Biographical/historical information
The Seward Park Branch of The New York Public Library traces its origins to 1886, when the Aguilar Free Library Society (AFLS) was incorporated to provide library services to New York's immigrant Jewish community. During the 1880s-1890s AFLS operated branches on East Broadway on Manhattan's lower east side. In 1903 AFLS merged with NYPL, and plans were made to build a new branch library in the neighborhood with funds provided by Andrew Carnegie. The Seward Park Branch, situated on the eastern edge of the park for which it is named, opened in 1909.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Transferred from Seward Park Branch.
Processing information
Compiled by Jim Moske; machine readable finding aid created by FAKER.
Related Material
Free Circulating Libraries Records, held by NYPL Archives includes material on Aguilar Free Library Society branchesUsing 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
Boxes 5-7 are closed to research.