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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Lantern Vol. 4, No. 3, June 1936, Eugene Shelley, Charles Francis Ehly, Utahna Basow, Elizabeth M. Seidle, Charlotte R. Tyson, Vernon D. Groff, Florence A. Roberts, H. Spencer Halberstadt, Paul R. Shelly, Richard Yahraes, Virginia Shoffner

The Lantern Literary Magazines, 1933 to Present

• Dr. Omwake as his Friends See Him: A Letter from Dr. James M. Anders ; An Interview with Dean Kline
• George Leslie Omwake, Educator and Churchman
• The Story of Ursinus
• "Way Back When"
• Editorial: "We Look Before and After"
• Reminiscences of an Ex-Storekeeper's Daughter
• The Tale of a Toper, or How the Little Stone Went Rolling
• Book Review: May I Present?
• Time Out, Please
• Youth at the Crossroads
• Of Candy Bars and Tears
• Reflections
• To a Star
• It Takes Two to Study the Moon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 History

Newspaper clipping describing the delay in opening the new Brooklyn College campus in Midwood.

1936 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Thomas P. Glassmoyer, John H. Brown Jr.

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1936 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.

Correspondence From Swann - Johnson - Miller Concerning The "Old Union" Christian Church In Marion County, Indiana, Marietta L. Miller, Perry W. Swann

Stone-Campbell Books

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Fifty-Seven Returned Missionaries Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In Idaho Stake Of Bannock County, Idaho, 1935-36, Reed G. Probst

Theses and Dissertations

One may well wonder how these missionaries adjust themselves again to their daily routine of life. What is the religious, economic, and educational status of these returned missionaries? The purpose, therefore, of this study is to discover facts which might show the present religious, economic, and educational status of fity-seven returned missionaries of Idaho Stake in Bannock County, Idaho.

Associated with these aspects under study are certain beliefs and practices to which the present reaction of the missionary is reported. Because of the very nature of the questions asked, the writer discovered the inability of the respondent in some cases …

William Taylor : Organizer And Statesman, Thomas Mee

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

To the average layman of the present day, as well as the majority of the new generation of ministers, the name of William Taylor rarely carries the deep impression that his labors justify. From the standpoint of the American Continents, this observation may have more in fact than in other parts of the world where his labors were more abundant in term of years devoted to the building of a more worthy civilization.

With a view to making more accessible the thrilling account of this truly noble Christian Statesman, much research has been made. In doing so, it is hoped …

The Christian Thought Of Doctor Toyohiko Kagawa And His Social Works And Movements, Eiichi Iimura

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The world recognizes Toyohiko Kagawa as the St. Francis of Japan. His heart is one of pure love like that of St. Francis, but his battle has not been carried on by means of the sermon in a religious denomination. With a heart of love Kagawa has stood in the streets and would save the lives of the people. This is because he was born in 20th century Japan and not in Italy of the Middle Ages.

Fifteen hundred years after the fall of ancient Rome the world once more is about to undergo a mighty change. At this time …

Brooklyn College, Estimated Cost Of Buildings And Landscaping, Randolph Evans

Brooklyn College History

Estimated costs of buildings and landscaping for Midwood campus of Brooklyn College, submitted by lead architect, Randolph Evans

A New Brooklyn College Is Rising, William A. Boylan

Brooklyn College History

Article in the New York Times about the building of the new Brooklyn College in Midwood written by President of the college, William Boylan.