Universities and Colleges--New York (State)--New York--Anniversaries, etc.
Highlights the career and substantial contributions of the first president of Queens College, Paul M. Klapper. His development of a varied curriculum requiring art, music, languages, science, mathematics, and social studies aimed at nothing less...
Universities and Colleges--New York (State)--New York--Anniversaries, etc.
A celebration of how the substantial increase of students from other cultures has made Queens College a "vibrant multicultural community." Illustrated by b/w photograph of a Flushing street scene showing Korean signs and people of varying ethnic...
Aug. 8/03
Dear Mr. Markham,
I have your last letter in regard to our good friend Nelson, of St. Louis. I did not see him, however, this last time (tho I hear that he has been East again), so forwarded your letter to him at his St. Louis address.
I...
July 5th, 1906.
Dear Edwin Markham-
I thank you very much for your kind letter about my play. You say:”There are some things we are all compelled to say nothing about in our plays and novels. I am stating a fact, not arguing a case.” I take it...
Aerial view of the Bronx Community College, CUNY campus at University Ave. & W. 181st St. BCC took over this former New York University campus in 1973. Also shown is the surrounding Morris Heights community, the Major Deegan Expwy. and the Harlem...
Bronx Board of Trade billboard, during the week of Oct. 3, 1933, promoting the return to prosperity and community advancement following the Great Depression.
A view of the Catskill Mountains from the east side of the Hudson River. A small residential community is situated on the coast of the west bank of the Hudson River. Behind this community appears to be the smoke stacks of an industrial facility....
Red Cross nurse checks blood pressure, of a blood donor, on June 6th, 1951 (D-Day plus 7 years). Workers from city offices, local businesses and members of the Tremont community donated 132 pints during Bronx Red Cross Blood Bank Day.
Coffin, John,1756-1838; Campbell, George, 1736-1799; Perkins, Sergeant; Atwood, Isaac, Captain; Livingston, John William, Captain; Chapman, Thomas, Captain; Campbell, Dougall, Lieutenant; Great Britain. Army; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry --...
Drafts of Major John Coffins statements in reply to the defense of Lieutenant-Colonel George Campbell at Campbells court martial. The first draft (eleven pages, numbered as 5, [1] leaves) is addressed to ""Mr. President & Gentlemen of the Board,""...
Billboards; Stores; Buildings; Transportation; Colleges & Universities; Street Scenes
View at corner of the Grand Concourse & E. 188th St. looking west at billboards, automobiles, an IND subway entrance, and stores, including Wertheimer--later Alexander's.
(This site now houses 'CUNY on the Concourse,' operated by Lehman College,...
Military training; Political issues; Politics & government;
Jim tells his brother that in the two months he has been in the Lincoln Battalion, he has not seen a single day of fighting. Nonetheless, he spends his time practicing infantry techniques. Jim says that he can't give Ring the inside scoop on the...
Daytime scene of canal community in Montezuma, NY, with group of canal boats moored at dry dock and men at work alongside boats. Written message on face of card (Looking East from Lock 72 where I worked. 1906.).
