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Franklin F. Hopper records

Title
  1. Franklin F. Hopper records, 1923-1940.
Format
  1. Archival mix
Author
  1. New York Public Library. Branch Libraries. Director's Office

Collection information

Finding aid

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Details

Description
  1. 2 linear feet (1 box, 1 oversize folder).
Summary
  1. Memoranda, correspondence and administrative files concerning Circulation Department finances, personnel, regulations and other operational matters.
Subject
  1. Hopper, F. F. 1878-1950.
  2. New York Public Library. Branch Libraries. Director's Office.
  3. New York Public Library. Circulation Department. Chief.
  4. Libraries -- New York (State) -- New York.
  5. Public libraries -- New York (State) -- New York.
  6. Branch libraries -- New York (State) -- New York.
Call number
  1. MssArc 5561
Language
  1. English
Access (note)
  1. Restricted access;
Biography (note)
  1. Franklin F. Hopper was Chief of the Circulation Department (renamed the Branch Libraries in 1966) of The New York Public Library from 1919-1941. Prior to that he was Chief of the Order Division, and before joining NYPL in 1914 worked for the Library of Congress (1901-1902), the Carnegie Library (1902-1908) and the Tacoma Public Library (1908-1913). Hopper was Director of The New York Public Library from 1941 until his retirement in 1946.
Indexes/finding aids (note)
  1. Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
Access
  1. Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
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