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Local History Collection, Brooklyn College Library And Academic It Jul 2017

Local History Collection, Brooklyn College Library And Academic It

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The Local History Collection contains documents that are related to the borough of Brooklyn, ranging from the 1600s through the 2000s. The collection is divided into two series: miscellaneous subject files and oversized files. Both series are organized alphabetically by subject, and a full list of the subjects present in this collection is provided in the Collection Outline.


Brooklyn College Student War Correspondence, Brooklyn College Library And Academic It Jul 2017

Brooklyn College Student War Correspondence, Brooklyn College Library And Academic It

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The Brooklyn College Student War Correspondence collection, consists of .75 cubic feet of documents pertaining to the challenges, hopes, fears and experiences faced by Brooklyn College soldiers during World War II. Arranged in alphabetical order, there are about 69 students whose correspondence has been preserved. Besides letters, soldiers also mailed back home picture postcards, musical compositions, and dramatized skits and whatever artistic talent they were able to produce during the hour of war. In addition to correspondence which makes up the bulk of the collection there are well preserved recruitment brochures for the Women’s Army division and “Waves” the Women’s …


The Papers Of Arthur Mann, Brooklyn College Library And Academic It Jul 2017

The Papers Of Arthur Mann, Brooklyn College Library And Academic It

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The Arthur Mann papers consist of 4½ cubic feet of records within 51 file folders. There are early drafts, manuscripts, footnote records, page proofs, and galley proofs of Mr. Mann’s published works. There are also book reviews, individual book chapters, and magazine articles.


World War Ii Memorabilia, Brooklyn College Library And Academic It Jul 2017

World War Ii Memorabilia, Brooklyn College Library And Academic It

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The collection World War II Memorabilia contains various materials related to the war, from different countries: Japan, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany. It includes photographs, manuscripts, illustrations, post cards, flyers, and cigarette cards.