Research Catalog

Title

Washington Heights Branch records, 1914-1995.

Author

New York Public Library. Washington Heights Branch.

Supplementary Content

Finding Aid

Details

Description

.33 linear foot (1 box).

Summary

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

Subjects

• Branch libraries > New York (State) > New York
• Public libraries > New York (State) > New York
• Libraries > New York (State) > New York
• New York Public Library > Washington Heights Branch

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Location of Other Archival Materials (note)

• NYPL Archives.

Biography (note)

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

Call Number

MssArc RG8 5883

OCLC

NYPG05-A42

Author

New York Public Library. Washington Heights Branch.

Title

Washington Heights Branch records, 1914-1995.

Restricted Access

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

Biography

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

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

Finding aid available in repository and on internet.

Location of Other Archival Materials

Free Circulating Libraries records, NYPL Archives.

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Research Call Number

MssArc RG8 5883