If you have a visual impairment, physical print disability, or dyslexia, become a member of the andrew heiskell library to get free access to the bard collection of eaudiobooks, eaudio magazines, and electronic braille. If you have a print disability, sign up for bookshare, a service where books are read aloud by the synthetic voice of your. United states telephone directories, 18832010 size. What follows is a selective list of resources with an emphasis on new york city. The mission of the new york public library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities. New york city directories nypl digital collections. Recently some folks at the new york public library discovered a box containing old reference questions from the 1940s to 1980s.
The city directories, which were acquired in leo hershkowitzs 2007 donation to the library, span the years 1806 to 1928 with gaps. Data presented here comes from the new york public library. Staten island telephone directory, new york telephone company, 193940 free new york public library 1940s 1950s manhattan telephone directory, new york telephone company, 1940 free new york public library. Oldnyc shows 40,000 historical images from the new york public librarys milstein collection on a map. Telephone directories from various states across the united states, dating from ca. Telephone directories from various states across the united states, dating from 1883 to 2010. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of americans in 1940, with details about a households occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and.
New nypl feature allows access to 1940 nyc telephone books. Internet links to email and street addresses, telephone directories, zip codes, state abbreviations, package delivery information. Publication date 1940 topics brooklyn, ny, telephone directories publisher new york telephone company. Microfilm copies of brooklyn city directories spanning 1796193334 are available in the milstein division of united.
The nypl book list generator here are some wonderful book recommendations handpicked by our librarians that are based on your selections. The new york public library catalog search for books, cds and other materials. The curious history of the book that everyone uses but no one reads, suggests that the telephone directory was first identified as the book in agatha christies secrets of chimneys in 1925, with the the line by the way, eversliegh, you might ring up a number for me now. This tool reimagines nprs yearend book lists as an interactive mixandmatch experience, allowing you to create your own combinations of titles based on smart, intriguing categories. Apr, 2020 the city directories, which were acquired in leo hershkowitzs 2007 donation to the library, span the years 1806 to 1928 with gaps. Nypls city directory collection ranges from 1786 through 1934, with print and microfilm holdings belonging to the rare books and milstein divisions. Morse, san francisco bronx brooklyn manhattan queens staten island last name data presented here. Explore more than 300,000 ebooks and audiobooks available for free at nyplfrom childrens books to bestsellers. The new york public library just released simplye, a new app that gives nypl cardholders the ability to browse, borrow, and read more than 300,000 ebooks from the. Manhattan telephone directory nypl digital collections. But witold rybczynski disagrees, and in this book, based on a series of lectures delivered at the new york public library, he makes a compelling case for the importance of style to the mother of the arts. Digitized brooklyn city directories the new york public. Recently some folks at the new york public library discovered a box containing old reference questions from the. The library is located on the east side of the block bounded by fifth avenue on the east, 40th street on the south, sixth avenue on the west, and 42nd street on the east.
The 1940 united states federal census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. Brooklyn, new york city, telephone directory internet archive. Style is like a feather in a womans hat, nothing more, said le corbusier, expressing most modern architects low regard for the subject. Queens telephone directory new york public library digital collections. United states telephone directories, recap 1229922, general reference division, the new york public library. If that doesnt work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see whats preventing the page from loading.
Aug 15, 2016 internet links to email and street addresses, telephone directories, zip codes, state abbreviations, package delivery information. Use our 1940 nyc telephone directories to find his address. Please note that the volumes are fragile and must be read in book cradles. The new york public library is introducing a new research tool to help track down past city residents through old telephone directories. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of americans in 1940, with details about a households occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income. Brooklyn, new york city, telephone directory by new york telephone company. Bookops is jointly governed and funded by nypl and bpl and carries the responsibility of meeting the strategic collection management and distribution needs of each organization. The new york public library, young lions office 445 fifth avenue new york, ny 10016 212. The mattachine society of new york records, 19511976. Copies of ships manifests, or passenger lists, are avialable at new york public library, via the database ancestry library edition. Dec 14, 2010 ammon shea, in his 2010 book the phone book.
Contains 51 digitized archival collections exploring lgbtq history and culture since 1940. At that time, as an interim measure, we released a temporary catalog app that displayed the mobile web sitewhile also working to develop a. Staten island telephone directory nypl digital collections. If you dont find a nonabbreviated version the street you see in the phone book does not match any street shown in the list please contact stephen morse creator of the onestep website. The new york public librarys main branch measures 390 feet 120 m on its northsouth axis by 270 feet 82 m on its westeast axis. New york city, new york online historical directories.
It is a private, nongovernmental, independently managed, nonprofit. Bronx telephone directory nypl digital collections. Try libby, our new app for enjoying ebooks and audiobooks. Find photos of your apartment, work, or favorite park. Irma and paul milstein division of united states history, local history and genealogy, the new york public library. New york city directory, 1786 m index new york city directory, 1789 m index new york city directory, 1790 m index new york city. Accessing 1940 nyc phonebooks in one step, stephen p. This collection is accessible via internet archive and allows for fulltext searching within each volume. Collection is arranged alphabetically state by state, and then by city. Suppose you are looking for john h fedeler, livein superintendent at the new york public library, 1910 1940. Collection is arranged alphabetically by state, and then by city. Genealogical research at the new york public library.
If you would like to read more about ellis island, try searching for materials in the librarys catalog. At that time, as an interim measure, we released a temporary catalog app that displayed the mobile web sitewhile also working to develop a robust replacement. To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid19 in new york city, all nypl locations are temporarily closed until further notice. The new york public library nypl is a public library system in new york city. This web site will attempt to identify all printed, microfilmed, and online directories, and their repositories, for the united states. New ebook additions new york public library overdrive. Until the early 1980s, 411 and the related 1 calls were free in most states. A fresh and easy way to borrow and read from your library. Convert the address into a census enumeration district, then find his record at the national archives. The branch, one of four research libraries in the library system, contains nine separate divisions.
Brooklyn public library, brooklyn collection language english volume 1940 august alphabetical telephone directory covering the borough of brooklyn. United states telephone directories, 1883 2010 recap 12. The look of architecture the new york public library. Digitized brooklyn city directories the new york public library. The library shop is curated for book people visiting from all over the world. Unless noted otherwise, all sources cited are located in the milstein division room 121. Bookops is a fully consolidated, shared library technical services organization that serves the brooklyn public library bpl and the new york public library nypl. The structure contains four stories open to the public. Nypl mobile catalog app when the library changed our online catalog system in mid october, it was required that we also replace the catalog app learn more about the catalog transition here. Bronx telephone directory the new york public library digital collections. The history and chronology of the casinos and entertainment properties in downtown las vegas including various collectibles. Bronx telephone directory new york public library digital collections.
Phoneaddress directories international directories area code locators state abbreviations zip codes package delivery services u. With nearly 53 million items and 92 locations, the new york public library is the second largest public library in the united states behind the library of congress and the third largest in the world behind the british library. Brooklyn telephone directory nypl digital collections. Learn more and find out about remote access for library services. Nypl mobile catalog app the new york public library. Follow this project and connect with nypl librarians.
Dont forget these books are free to check out from your favorite nypl branch. The history and chronology of the casinos on fremont street in downtown las vegas, nv including some of the collectibles and items from those casinos. All selections reflect a passion for knowledge and learning. Collection is arranged alphabetically state by state, and then by city, with washington, d. Schwarzman building, commonly known as the main branch or the new york public library, is the flagship building in the new york public library system and a landmark in midtown manhattan, new york city. Accessing 1940 nyc phonebooks in one step steve morse. The new york public library nypl has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all new yorkers for more than 100 years. The shops editorial vision focuses on the best in all literary related products featuring modern and classic books for adults and children, desk items, personal accessories and its own distinctive collection of new york public library inspired designs. Suppose you are looking for john h fedeler, livein superintendent at the new york public library, 19101940.
The release of this new feature coincides with the first. New york public library signature and wise words collections, including calendars, ornaments, bookends and bookmarks. Brooklyn public library has digitized brooklyn city and business directories, and telephone books for the period 18561967. United states telephone directories, 1883 2010 recap 1229922. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
City directories, arguably one of the most overlooked resources by genealogists, have been around since the 1700s. United states telephone directories ii summary title. Earlier directories, beginning with 1878, are on reels for manhattan. Queens telephone directory the new york public library digital collections. Subsequent telephone directories belonging to the milstein division have also been added to this collection. The volumes have been cataloged and may be requested with a call slip at the reference desk. See more ideas about genealogy, new york public library and family history. Phone address directories international directories area code locators state abbreviations zip codes package delivery services u. Digital collections provides free access to more than 800,000 digitized items from the holdings of the new york public library, with new items added every day. Items in this collection can be requested through the nypl catalog. In the 1982 song jump to it by american singer aretha franklin, for example, the lyric runs we have a lot of fun.
Microfilm copies of brooklyn city directories spanning 1796193334 are. Queens telephone directory nypl digital collections. Morse, san francisco bronx brooklyn manhattan queens staten island last name data presented here comes from the new york public library. When the library changed our online catalog system in mid october, it was required that we also replace the catalog app learn more about the catalog transition here.