Research Catalog

Esther Johnston records

Title
Esther Johnston records, 1940-1951.
Author
New York Public Library. Branch Libraries. Director's Office.
Supplementary Content
Finding Aid

Details

Description
.5 linear foot (2 boxes).
Summary
Memoranda, correspondence and administrative files concerning Circulation Department salaries, staffing and other operational matters.
Subjects
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Biography (note)
  • Esther Johnston was Chief of the Circulation Department (renamed the Branch Libraries in 1966) of The New York Public Library from 1947-1951. Prior to that she was a librarian at the Seward Park and Fordham branches, and Head of Central Circulation. From 1942-1946 she was Supervisor of Branches, and served as Acting Chief of the Circulation Department during the military service of Chief Francis R. St. John.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
Call Number
MssArc 5563
OCLC
NYPG04-A41
Author
New York Public Library. Branch Libraries. Director's Office.
Title
Esther Johnston records, 1940-1951.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Esther Johnston was Chief of the Circulation Department (renamed the Branch Libraries in 1966) of The New York Public Library from 1947-1951. Prior to that she was a librarian at the Seward Park and Fordham branches, and Head of Central Circulation. From 1942-1946 she was Supervisor of Branches, and served as Acting Chief of the Circulation Department during the military service of Chief Francis R. St. John.
Indexes
Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
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Finding Aid
Research Call Number
MssArc 5563
RG 8
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