Spotlight on: Historic Census Resources. This week we offer a blog post from Commissioner Pauline Toole and Library/Archive Research Associate Marcia Kirk, originally published on March 15, 2020 at:
https://www.archives.nyc/blog/2020/3/13/the-city-and-the-census
Spotlight on: Teleworking Projects Update December 2020. Throughout the pandemic, Library staff have been busy working remotely. This issues focuses on the projects they are currently working on.
As one of the largest municipal archival collections in North America, we strive to fulfill our mission to broaden access and insure preservation of New York City's historical assets.
The Municipal Archives (MA) at the Department of Records and Information Services acquires, preserves, and provides access to City government records. Established in 1977, the department oversees more than 220,000 cubic feet of historical records.
Here is a report from the Municipal Library vertical files dated 1932. It was prepared by the Regional Plan Association (RPA). Utilizing data from the 1930 census, engineers from the RPA determined that the center of population in New York City would be located in Calvary Cemetery in Queens.
List of Reports created by City Agencies to be submitted to the Government Publication Portal. Report lists each mayoral agency and the reports they generate. This report identifies the frequency each report is produced, i.e. as needed, weekly, monthly, annual, semi-annual, bi-annual etc.
List of Reports created by City Agencies to be submitted to the Government Publication Portal. Report lists each mayoral agency and the reports they generate. This report identifies the frequency each report is produced, i.e. as needed, weekly, monthly, annual, semi-annual, bi-annual etc.
Monthly Publication from the Municipal Library highlighting different relevant topics. Published on a monthly basis the newsletter highlights and compares current topics with similar topics in NY City's history, utilizing various Library holdings.