Kips Bay Branch records, 1972-1975.

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Creator

New York Public Library. Kips Bay Branch.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .33 linear feet (1 box).

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Kips Bay Branch Records include brochures and program flyers documenting branch activities from 1972-1975.

Biographical/Historical Notes

The Kips Bay Branch of The New York Public Library, located at 446 Third Avenue in Manhattan, opened in 1972.

Designed by architect Giorgio Cavaglieri, it was one of the first branches to be built fully accessible to people who use wheelchairs. The branch is named after a 17th-century farmer, Jacobus Kip, whose farm extended from Second Avenue and 35th Street to the bay that came to bearhis name. On the first floor there are adult, young adult,and reference collections. Non-print materials available for borrowing include CDs, videos, and books-on-tape. The children's room is located on the second floor and has a collection of books, videos, and book/cassettes.

Controlled Access Terms

• New York Public Library. Kips Bay Branch.
• Libraries -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Branch libraries.
• Public libraries -- New York (State) -- New York.