Research Catalog

Kingsbridge Branch records

Title
Kingsbridge Branch records, 1909-1999.
Author
New York Public Library. Kingsbridge Branch.
Supplementary Content
Finding Aid

Details

Description
2 linear feet (4 boxes).
Summary
Kingsbridge Branch Records include brochures, news clippings and program information documenting branch activities from 1905-1999.
Subjects
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Terms of Use (note)
  • Box 4 is closed to research until 2043.
Source (note)
  • NN
Biography (note)
  • The Kingsbridge Branch of The New York Public Library traces its origins to the Kingsbridge Free Library, established in June 1894 by Dr. James Douglas.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available at repository and on internet.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged.
Call Number
MssArc 5827
OCLC
NYPW04-A285
Author
New York Public Library. Kingsbridge Branch.
Title
Kingsbridge Branch records, 1909-1999.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Terms Of Use
Box 4 is closed to research until 2043.
Biography
The Kingsbridge Branch of The New York Public Library traces its origins to the Kingsbridge Free Library, established in June 1894 by Dr. James Douglas.
In 1902 Douglas offered to donate land to the New York Public Library so that a branch of that institution could be built in the neighborhood, with funds contributed by Andrew Carnegie. The offer was accepted in May 1903, and construction of a McKim, Mead and White designed building began soon after. The library opened May 19, 1905 at 3041 Kingsbridge Avenue.
In June 1958 the City of New York leased land at 280 W. 231st Street to build a replacement branch, and the original building was closed at the end of that year. A new glass-fronted, split-level library, with nearly three times the floor space of the former building, opened on January 23, 1959.
Indexes
Finding aid available at repository and on internet.
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Finding Aid
Research Call Number
MssArc 5827
RG 8
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