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Letter From Dr. Martin To President Boylan, Earl A. Martin

Brooklyn College History

Letter from Dr. Earl Martin, Chairman of the Building Committee of Brooklyn College, to President Boylan regarding suggested additional W.P.A. projects for Brooklyn College

Memorandum Regarding Flag Pole, Mario E. Cosenza

Brooklyn College History

Memorandum from Mario Cosenza, Dean, regarding a telephone conversation had with the New York Times about the issue of a flag pole at Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College Is Hailed By Mayor, New York Times

Brooklyn College History

New York Times article about the opening ceremonies of the new Brooklyn College in which Mayor LaGuardia participated

New Quarters Of Brooklyn College Opened, New York Times

Brooklyn College History

New York Times article about the opening ceremonies of the new Brooklyn College

Now It Looks More Like A College, William G. Hosie

Brooklyn College History

Article in the New York Post regarding the new Brooklyn College campus in Midwood, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn College Directory Of The Buildings, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

Pamphlet of Brooklyn College buildings geared towards students

The Book Of Numbers, Louis Marder

Brooklyn College History

Article in Kaleidoscope reviewing the events leading up to the new Brooklyn College campus as well as details about the buildings and grounds.

Letter To Randolph Evans Regarding The Lack Of A Flag Pole, James E. Mccabe

Brooklyn College History

Copy of a letter to Randolf Evans from the Chairman of Americanism Committee regarding the lack of a flag pole in the architect's plans

Brooklyn College Moves To New Campus, Press Release, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

Handwritten press release for Sunday 9/5/1937 regarding the opening of the Midwood campus of Brooklyn College. For additional press releases on a variety of topics, please contact the Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections Department

Roosevelt Okays $2.45 Million For Brooklyn College, Clinton L. Mosher

Brooklyn College History

Article in the Brooklyn Eagle regarding FDR's approval of a grant for the construction of five buildings for Brooklyn College.

The Two Ports Of Colonial Williamsburg, Books P. Shetter

Honors Theses

The paper is an attempt to cast light upon two Ports that were of vital importance in the colonial period of Williamsburg, and since have degenerated to mere creeks that lie close this vicinity. in writing this paper, I have tried to knit together, as closely as possible, information on these Ports from the establishing of the Ports in 1698 to around 1818 when the last attempt at progress concerning them was made. The information was not plentiful and did not run in uniformity. Therefore, in this paper one will find gaps and some problems incomplete.

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Letter From President Boylan Regarding Landscaping Funds, William A. Boylan

Brooklyn College History

One of several letters from President Boylan requesting WPA funds for the landscaping of Brooklyn College's Midwood campus

Our Last Affair, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

Broadside announcing last senior dance on Joralemon roof

Harvey, As Patriot, Blocks College Fund, New York Times

Brooklyn College History

New York Times article regarding Queens Borough President's reaction to Brooklyn College students' war protest

Resolution Of Board Of Higher Education, 4/6/1937, Board Of Higher Education

Brooklyn College History

Portion of the minutes of a Board of Higher Education meeting in which it was resolved that Architect Randolf Evans, Corbett, Harrison and MacMurray, Associated Architects would be responsible for equipment in the new Brooklyn College buildings

Development Of Charleston And The Great Kanawha Valley, Cecil Anderson

Honors Theses

The development of the Valley of the Great Kanawha River has been rapid and has not as yet reached its peake in growth. The Valley has been richly endowed with abundance of raw material and the facilities for the changing or these materials in­to useful commodities. Along with the growth of the industry comes civic growth and it is these growth that I wish to present in this monograph.

History Of Education In Loudoun County, Dorsey Ford

Honors Theses

This paper is prepared as an original research monograph in American History. In it the author has tried to give a true account of the schools in Loudon County, Virginia, from the earliest times up to the present.

Letter Regarding Proposed Pipes Under And Across Bedford Avenue, Board Of Estimate And Apportionment

Brooklyn College History

Letter from the Board of Estimate and Apportionment to the Chairman of the Board of Higher Education regarding proposed pipes under and across Bedford Avenue. Actual plans for the proposed pipes available in Brooklyn College's Archives and Special Collections

Call For Bids For Library Building, 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 library building of Brooklyn College

Board Of Estimate And Apportionment, 1/29/1937, Board Of Estimate And Apportionment

Brooklyn College History

"True copy" of a "resolution adopted by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment" allowing $400,000 of supplemental funds for the new Brooklyn College construction and equipment

City Rejects Fund For A Power Plant, The New York Times

Brooklyn College History

Newspaper clipping regarding decision not to have a city operated power plant for Brooklyn College

No City Power Plant For Brooklyn College, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

Article regarding decision to have no city operated power plant for Brooklyn College

Administrative Committee Minutes Regarding Landscaping, Arthur M. Howe

Brooklyn College History

Minutes of the Administrative Committee regarding a request for funds from the WPA of New York City to pay for landscaping of Brooklyn College's Midwood campus.

Letter From President Boylan To Mark Eisner Regarding Appointment Of Dr. Martin As Chairman Of The Building Committee Of Brooklyn College, William A. Boylan

Brooklyn College History

Brief letter from President Boylan regarding the resignation of Dr. Breithut as Chairman of the Building Committee of Brooklyn College and the appointment of Dr. Earl A. Martin in his place

Letter From Margaret Effridge To Earl Martin, Margaret M. Effridge

Brooklyn College History

Letter from Margaret M. Effridge, Secretary to President Boylan, on behalf of the president to Dr. Earl E. Martin regarding the possible donation of American flags to Brooklyn College

Minutes Of The Building Committee, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

One of many Minutes of the Building Committee for Brooklyn College's Midwood campus. For additional minutes, please contact Brooklyn College's Archives and Special Collections Division.

Material In Cornerstone Of Gymnasium Building, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

Cornerstone collection. Although titled "Material in Cornerstone Collection of Gymnasium Building," the items were actually located in the cornerstone of Boylan Hall.

Stop A Class To Stop A War, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

Flyer calling for a demonstration against World War II by the students of Brooklyn College. The demonstration was being organized by The American Student Union, one of the most outspoken groups against the war at Brooklyn College.

Brooklyn College Now Boasts A Real Campus In Flatbush, Unknown

Brooklyn College History

Newspaper clipping discussing the new Brooklyn College campus.

Brooklyn College Doubles Capacity, Unknown

Brooklyn College History

Newspaper clipping discussing Brooklyn College's ability to double its capacity.