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Luise Haessler Dinner Program, Brooklyn College
Luise Haessler Dinner Program, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College History
Program of dinner held in honor of Luise Haessler, retiring Chairman of German Department
First Building Of New Brooklyn College Campus Ready, Brooklyn College
First Building Of New Brooklyn College Campus Ready, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College History
Press release regarding the completion of the first building of the Brooklyn College Midwood campus; the heating plant.
Letter From Thomas J. Waters & Sons, Inc. To The Board Of Higher Education Of The City Of New York, James J. Waters
Letter From Thomas J. Waters & Sons, Inc. To The Board Of Higher Education Of The City Of New York, James J. Waters
Brooklyn College History
One of many letters between contractors, the Board of Higher Education, architects, Brooklyn College, etc. documenting the various conflicts that arose in the building of Brooklyn College. Please contact The Archives and Special Collections Division of Brooklyn College for additional correspondences.
American Education Week, Program, Brooklyn College
American Education Week, Program, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College History
Program of events at Brooklyn College during American Education Week which was proclaimed by President Roosevelt as beginning 11/9/1936.
President Hails Brooklyn College, New York Times
President Hails Brooklyn College, New York Times
Brooklyn College History
New York Times article about the laying of the cornerstone for Brooklyn College's gymnasium by President Roosevelt
Rag Copy Of The New York Times, New York Times
Rag Copy Of The New York Times, New York Times
Brooklyn College History
Cornerstone collection. A rag copy (as opposed to one made of wood pulp) of the New York Times, ordered especially for the cornerstone laying.
"Special Pass" To The "Laying Of The Cornerstone By The President Of The United States", Brooklyn College
"Special Pass" To The "Laying Of The Cornerstone By The President Of The United States", Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College History
"Special Pass" to the laying of the cornerstone of Brooklyn College's gymnasium by President Roosevelt
Roosevelt Tours City As Thousands Cheer, New York Evening Journal
Roosevelt Tours City As Thousands Cheer, New York Evening Journal
Brooklyn College History
Portion of New York Evening Journal article describing President Roosevelt's tour of New York City including a visit to Brooklyn College to lay the cornerstone in the new college's gymnasium
Taylor Clashes With Laguardia, World Telegram
Taylor Clashes With Laguardia, World Telegram
Brooklyn College History
Article in which Mayor LaGuardia and Comptroller Frank Taylor argue over the $400,000 grant from the WPA which was to pay for the power plant at the new Brooklyn College.
Minutes Of The Executive Committee, Brooklyn College
Minutes Of The Executive Committee, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College History
One of several Minutes of the Executive Committee dealing with the building of Brooklyn College's Midwood campus. For additional minutes, please contact Brooklyn College's Archives and Special Collections Division.
Letter From Frederick E. Breithut To The "New York World-Telegram", Frederick E. Breithut
Letter From Frederick E. Breithut To The "New York World-Telegram", Frederick E. Breithut
Brooklyn College History
Letter from Frederick Breithut, Chairman of the Brooklyn College Building Committee, to Mr. Fletcher Cooper of the "New York World-Telegram" in response to that organization's request for information on Brooklyn College for their New World Almanac
First Graduate Degrees To Be Awarded At Brooklyn College, Press Release, Brooklyn College
First Graduate Degrees To Be Awarded At Brooklyn College, Press Release, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College History
Press release regarding the first graduate degrees to be awarded at Brooklyn College. For additional press releases on a variety of topics, please contact the Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections Department
Steel Workers Due Tomorrow At Brooklyn College, Unknown
Steel Workers Due Tomorrow At Brooklyn College, Unknown
Brooklyn College History
Newspaper article discussing the work that is to begin on the new Brooklyn College campus in Midwood.
Data Sheet, Electrical Work, All Buildings, Brooklyn College
Data Sheet, Electrical Work, All Buildings, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College History
Data sheet for electrical work to be done in the academic and science buildings
Letter From The Board Of Higher Education To The Commissioners Of The Sinking Fund Of The City Of New York, Charles P. Barry
Letter From The Board Of Higher Education To The Commissioners Of The Sinking Fund Of The City Of New York, Charles P. Barry
Brooklyn College History
Letter from the Board of Higher Education to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund regarding the changing of the map of Brooklyn to accommodate the New Brooklyn College, including details regarding specific parcels of land
Letter From President Boylan To Mark Eisner, William A. Boylan
Letter From President Boylan To Mark Eisner, William A. Boylan
Brooklyn College History
Letter from President Boylan to Mark Eisner, Chairman of the Board of Higher Education regarding the changing and establishing of lines and grades of certain streets for the building of the Brooklyn College Midwood campus
Richard G. Armstrong Contract Regarding The Ditmas House, Brooklyn College
Richard G. Armstrong Contract Regarding The Ditmas House, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College History
Contract allowing Mr. Richard G. Armstrong and his wife to live in the Ditmas House, rent free, in exchange for caretaking responsibilities. Mr. Armstrong was unemployed due to the Depression and had requested to reside at the Ditmas House under the above described conditions.
Call For Bids For Academic And Science Buildings, Board Of Higher Education
Call For Bids For Academic And Science Buildings, Board Of Higher Education
Brooklyn College History
Advertisement placed in The City Record by The Board of Higher Education announcing a call for bids for contractors to work on the academic and science buildings of Brooklyn College
School Plans Outlined, New York Times
School Plans Outlined, New York Times
Brooklyn College History
Brief article regarding tentative plans to build a new high school on part of the Wood-Harmon tract of land.
Outline Specifications For The Materials And Labor Required For Erection Of Generating Plant, Randolph Evans
Outline Specifications For The Materials And Labor Required For Erection Of Generating Plant, Randolph Evans
Brooklyn College History
Outline of the materials and labor needed for the proposed building of the Brooklyn College generating plant. Actual architectural drawings, plans and designs available at Brooklyn College's Archives and Special Collections Division.
Electrical Fixtures In The Academic And Buildings, Randolph Evans
Electrical Fixtures In The Academic And Buildings, Randolph Evans
Brooklyn College History
Architects' renderings of electrical fixtures to be installed in the Science and Academic buildings. Additional drawings and information on wiring, etc. can be found in the Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections Division.
Brooklyn College Delays Opening, Unknown
Brooklyn College Delays Opening, Unknown
Brooklyn College History
Newspaper clipping describing the delay in opening the new Brooklyn College campus in Midwood.