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Finding Aid for Jackson Square Branch records, 1948-2000.

Guide to the Jackson Square Branch Records, 1948-2000

Manuscripts and Archives Division. New York Public Library.
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street
Room 328
New York, NY 10018-2788
(212) 930-0801
mssref@nypl.org
http://nypl.org/research/chss/spe/rbk/mss.html
Compiled by:
Jim Moske
Date Completed:
2005

© 2005 The New York Public Library. Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations. All rights reserved.

Table of Contents

Descriptive Summary Table of Contents

Title
Jackson Square Branch records, 1948-2000
Creator
New York Public Library. Jackson Square Branch.
Size
.33 linear foot (1 box)
Repository
The New York Public Library.
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionNew York, New York
Abstract
Administrative records and news clippings documenting operations of the Jackson Square Branch of The New York Public Library.

Administrative Information Table of Contents

Source

Transferred from Jackson Square Branch Library.

Access

Apply in the Special Collections Office for admission to the Manuscripts and Archives Division.

Preferred Citation

Jackson Square Branch Records, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library.

Historical note Table of Contents

The Jackson Square Branch of The New York Public Library originated in 1888 as a branch of The New York Free Circulating Library, which merged with NYPL in 1901. George W. Vanderbilt provided funds to build and furnish the Jackson Square building at 251 West 13th Street in Manhattan. The architect was Richard Morris Hunt, who had also designed the Lenox Library. Throughout its history the branch counted a large number of writers, artists and theater people among its users. During the 1940s the branch built up its Spanish language book collection to meet the needs of a growing Hispanic population. The Jackson Square Branch was closed in 1967, and many of its services were transferred to the nearby Jefferson Market Branch.

Scope and Content Note Table of Contents

Administrative records and news clippings documenting operations of the Jackson Square Branch of The New York Public Library.

Series Descriptions and Container List Table of Contents

   
Jackson Square Branch Records, 1948-2000 Table of Contents
b. 1   f. 1    
Book Request Form, 1948
b. 1   f. 2    
Building - New York Times article, 2000
b. 1   f. 3    
Capital Project Analysis, 1950
b. 1   f. 4    
Closing, 1967
b. 1   f. 5    
Relocation Possibilities, 1959
b. 1   f. 6    
Sale of Property, 1967

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