- Found In
- (CStRLIN)NYPW92-A125
- Description
- 9.5 cubic feet.
- Summary
- Collection consists of letter books and correspondence; typescript, handwritten and printed reports and memoranda; statistical tables and graphs; appraisals; blueprints; deed; insurance policies; photographs; sketches; clippings; petitions; and invitations to branch openings. While most of the material pertains to the N.Y.P.L. Carnegie branches, this collection also contains materials on other topics of interest. In addition to information on Carnegie branches in Brooklyn and Queens, there are reports and memoranda, tables and graphs, statistics and budgets relating to these two library systems, as well as to the N.Y.P.L. The collection also contains a transcript of New York Library laws; memoranda on the history of the New York, Brooklyn and Queens public libraries; and material relating to a conflict between the libraries and the Bookbinders' Union, to the sale of the Lenox Library, and to the 42nd Street Building. Of particular interest are the photographs of the Carnegie sites under construction.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Photoprints.
- Blueprints.
- Charts.
- Terms of Use (note)
- All rights reserved. Permission to quote must be obtained in writing from the New York Public Library.
- Biography (note)
- Through his connection with the firm of Olin, Rives and Montgomery and as secretary to George L. Rives, one of the original trustees of the N.Y.P.L., Briggs became Clerk of the Board of Trustees and in 1901 was appointed Agent for Carnegie Sites. As Agent, Briggs' main duties were to assist the Board in selecting sites for Carnegie branches; to examine and, in conjunction with a Board of Appraisors, appraise each site approved by the Board; to negotiate the purchase of sites; to report to both the City and the Library on the progress of negotiations and construction; and to represent the Library in any issue connected with the Carnegie program. Briggs worked as Carnegie Agent for nine years, until 1910. During this period he also served as Agent for the Carnegie programs in Queens and Brooklyn. After leaving the Library, Briggs served as Secretary of the Court House Board and practiced law independently.
- Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
- Unpublished finding aid available at repository and on Internet.
- Linking Entry (note)
- The history of the Board of Trustees is described separately.
- Processing Action (note)
- Call Number
- MssArc RG5 4934
- OCLC
- NYPW92-A53
- Author
New York Public Library. Board of Trustees. Agent for Carnegie Sites.
- Title
Alanson T. Briggs records, 1901-1913, 1901-1910 (bulk)
- Terms Of Use
All rights reserved. Permission to quote must be obtained in writing from the New York Public Library.
- Biography
Through his connection with the firm of Olin, Rives and Montgomery and as secretary to George L. Rives, one of the original trustees of the N.Y.P.L., Briggs became Clerk of the Board of Trustees and in 1901 was appointed Agent for Carnegie Sites. As Agent, Briggs' main duties were to assist the Board in selecting sites for Carnegie branches; to examine and, in conjunction with a Board of Appraisors, appraise each site approved by the Board; to negotiate the purchase of sites; to report to both the City and the Library on the progress of negotiations and construction; and to represent the Library in any issue connected with the Carnegie program. Briggs worked as Carnegie Agent for nine years, until 1910. During this period he also served as Agent for the Carnegie programs in Queens and Brooklyn. After leaving the Library, Briggs served as Secretary of the Court House Board and practiced law independently.
- Indexes
Unpublished finding aid available at repository and on Internet.
- Linking Entry
The history of the Board of Trustees is described separately.
- Connect to:
- Found In:
(CStRLIN)NYPW92-A125
- Research Call Number
MssArc RG5 4934