Research Catalog

Details

Description

1. .33 linear foot (1 box).

Summary

1. Reports, correspondence and administrative files documenting operations of Washington Heights Branch of The New York Public Library.

Subject

1. Branch libraries > New York (State) > New York
2. Public libraries > New York (State) > New York
3. Libraries > New York (State) > New York
4. New York Public Library > Washington Heights Branch

Call number

1. MssArc RG8 5883

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Location of other archival materials (note)

1. NYPL Archives.

Biography (note)

1. The Washington Heights Branch of The New York Public Library traces its origins to the Washington Heights Free Library, established in 1868.

Author

1. New York Public Library. Washington Heights Branch.

Title

1. Washington Heights Branch records, 1914-1995.

Restricted access

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

Biography

1. The Washington Heights Branch of The New York Public Library traces its origins to the Washington Heights Free Library, established in 1868.
2. This institution merged with NYPL in 1901. In 1914 the branch moved to its present building at 1000 St. Nicholas Avenue, which was designed by the architectural firm of Carrere & Hastings, and was built with funds provided by Andrew Carnegie.

Finding aids

1. Finding aid available in repository and on internet.

Location of other archival materials

1. Free Circulating Libraries records, NYPL Archives.

Connect to:

1. Finding Aid

Research call number

1. MssArc RG8 5883