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From Suburb to City and Back Again: A Brief History of the NYC Commuter
Long Island Rail Road Station, c. 1939-40. Image ID: 1677161“A Commuter— One who spends his life In riding a train to and from his wife. A man who shaves and takes a train And then rides back to shave...
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Before It Was Mrs. Dalloway... Novels That Came From Short Stories
Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway was first published ninety-one years ago, on May 14, 1925. Its narrative describes a day in the life of its titular character and the tragic Septimus Smith, using Woolf's...
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Recent Acquisitions in the Jewish Division: May 2016
The following titles on our Recent Acquisitions Display are just a few of our new books, which are available at the reference desk in the Dorot Jewish Division.Anglo-American Diplomacy and the...
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Celebrating the Stamp Act's Repeal, May 19, 1766
Most Americans understand the coming of the American Revolution just the way Thomas Jefferson hoped they would. Colonists-turned-Americans made the logical and legitimate choice to revolt against...
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Now Screening: Telegraph Historical Archive and the British Popular Press
Now Screening highlights NYPL's recent electronic resource acquisitions. This month: Telegraph Historical Archive, 1855-2000, available at any NYPL location, or remotely using your library card.Good...
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Elizabeth De Hart Bleecker Diary, May 27, 1799
“A very fine day- the highest prize in the state road lottery came out - the number of the ticket was 11,374 - the prize 10,000 Dolls…” Elizabeth De Hart Bleecker, May 27, 1799.Elizabeth De Hart...
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Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month 2016
Happy Immigrant Heritage Month! The Library is proud to be hosting a wide array of events throughout the month of June to celebrate. Join us for book conversations, programs that help you discover your...
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Election Confections: Harrison Cake and Other Historical Political Treats
As the 2016 presidential election heats up, undecided voters might consider an unusual proposition when considering which candidate to endorse: what kind of sweet confection best represents each...
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Things to Do in New York City with Kids: Time Travel Edition
Children waiting for a vendor outside of Central Park. Image ID: 1558534The Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy has long collected travel guidebooks as...
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The Right Stuff: Finding the Best Biography Database for Your Research
Biographies can serve many purposes: they can be the product of extensive research, the means to understanding a time period or event more thoroughly, the inspiration for new creative work (hello,...
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A Melville Marginalia Mystery
In this series, we focus on research projects undertaken using NYPL research collections. By showing off some of the research Made at NYPL, we hope that other researchers will build on these projects...
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The Run for the Roses: An Exciting Two Minutes of Bluegrass Local History
The peak season of professional horse racing breaks from the gate this Saturday at 6:24 PM, after the bugle sounds and twenty thoroughbreds contend nose-to-nose down to the wire for the 142ndKentucky...
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From Suburb to City and Back Again: A Brief History of the NYC Commuter
Long Island Rail Road Station, c. 1939-40. Image ID: 1677161“A Commuter— One who spends his life In riding a train to and from his wife. A man who shaves and takes a train And then rides back to shave...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Before It Was Mrs. Dalloway... Novels That Came From Short Stories
Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway was first published ninety-one years ago, on May 14, 1925. Its narrative describes a day in the life of its titular character and the tragic Septimus Smith, using Woolf's...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Recent Acquisitions in the Jewish Division: May 2016
The following titles on our Recent Acquisitions Display are just a few of our new books, which are available at the reference desk in the Dorot Jewish Division.Anglo-American Diplomacy and the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Celebrating the Stamp Act's Repeal, May 19, 1766
Most Americans understand the coming of the American Revolution just the way Thomas Jefferson hoped they would. Colonists-turned-Americans made the logical and legitimate choice to revolt against...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Now Screening: Telegraph Historical Archive and the British Popular Press
Now Screening highlights NYPL's recent electronic resource acquisitions. This month: Telegraph Historical Archive, 1855-2000, available at any NYPL location, or remotely using your library card.Good...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Elizabeth De Hart Bleecker Diary, May 27, 1799
“A very fine day- the highest prize in the state road lottery came out - the number of the ticket was 11,374 - the prize 10,000 Dolls…” Elizabeth De Hart Bleecker, May 27, 1799.Elizabeth De Hart...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month 2016
Happy Immigrant Heritage Month! The Library is proud to be hosting a wide array of events throughout the month of June to celebrate. Join us for book conversations, programs that help you discover your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Election Confections: Harrison Cake and Other Historical Political Treats
As the 2016 presidential election heats up, undecided voters might consider an unusual proposition when considering which candidate to endorse: what kind of sweet confection best represents each...
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