Guide to the Brooklyn Ephemera Collection, BCMS.0007 Finding aid prepared by Diana Bowers-Smith, Archivist This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit December 13, 2019 Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Collection , 2018 10 Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY, 11238 718.230.2762 [email protected] Guide to the Brooklyn Ephemera Collection, BCMS.0007 Table of Contents Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 4 Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 5 Arrangement...................................................................................................................................................5 Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................5 Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 7 A...............................................................................................................................................................7 B............................................................................................................................................................... 9 C............................................................................................................................................................. 23 D.............................................................................................................................................................33 E............................................................................................................................................................. 34 F..............................................................................................................................................................34 G.............................................................................................................................................................35 H.............................................................................................................................................................36 I...............................................................................................................................................................39 J.............................................................................................................................................................. 39 K.............................................................................................................................................................39 L............................................................................................................................................................. 39 M............................................................................................................................................................ 40 N.............................................................................................................................................................43 O.............................................................................................................................................................47 P..............................................................................................................................................................49 Q.............................................................................................................................................................51 R............................................................................................................................................................. 51 S..............................................................................................................................................................52 - Page 2 - Guide to the Brooklyn Ephemera Collection, BCMS.0007 T............................................................................................................................................................. 60 U.............................................................................................................................................................61 V.............................................................................................................................................................61 W............................................................................................................................................................ 62 - Page 3 - Guide to the Brooklyn Ephemera Collection, BCMS.0007 Summary Information Repository Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Collection Title Brooklyn Ephemera Collection Date c. 1840 – Present Extent 17.0 Linear feet , 2 filing cabinets Location Brooklyn Collection Annex, Cabinets 13 and 14. Oversized (OS) Ephemera in Cabinet drawer 14.5, Annex shelf 4.2, and Morgue shelf 21.2. Language English Abstract The Brooklyn Ephemera Collection consists of catalogs, postcards, business cards, fliers, circulars, and other remnants of daily life in Brooklyn. Major portions of the collection relate to Brooklyn Public Library, local businesses, churches, and schools. Preferred Citation This collection should be cited as the Ephemera Collection, Brooklyn Public Library – Brooklyn Collection. The researcher should also note the folder title. Printable version Click here for a printable PDF version of this finding aid. - Page 4 - Guide to the Brooklyn Ephemera Collection, BCMS.0007 Scope and Contents This collection contains historic and contemporary printed ephemera of Brooklyn. Although often created for temporary, practical business and social needs (i.e., a ticket stub for a dance or a business card), printed ephemera can often reveal much more nuanced information about the time and place in which it was produced. Commercial businesses, schools, municipal boards and commissions, and other clubs and organizations produced the material that is in this collection, which spans more than 150 years of Brooklyn history. Arrangement The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject. Ephemera from similar sources are grouped under one subject heading (i.e. “Banks” and “Restaurants”), with sub-categories for each establishment, person, or organization. There are many oversize items in the collection – these are indicated with either (OS Cabinet 14.5) or (OS Box 1-9) at the end of the folder name, referencing their location. If the listing says see also and indicates an oversize location, there is both a standard size and oversize ephemera file for the subject. Administrative Information Publication Information Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Collection , 2018 Access Collection is located in the Brooklyn Collection at the Central Branch at Grand Army Plaza. The collection may only be used in the library and is not available through interlibrary loan. Requests to view the collection must be made at least 48 hours in advance of visit. Use - Page 5 - Guide to the Brooklyn Ephemera Collection, BCMS.0007 While many items in the Brooklyn Collection are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions. Accruals Accruals have been and will continue to be frequently added. Provenance This is an artifical composite collection made up of materials from many different sources. - Page 6 - Guide to the Brooklyn Ephemera Collection, BCMS.0007 A Collection Inventory A Abbey, The African American History African American History to 1863 Albee Square Architecture & Sculpture: Classical Brooklyn- Its Architecture and Sculpture Architecture & Sculpture: Long Island Domestic Architecture of the Colonial and Federal Periods Armories Artists: Brooklyn Artists Gym Artists: General Artists: Michael Scott Berman Photography Artists: Tan, Tattfoo (OS Cabinet 14.5) Artists: Tony Valez: This Is Brooklyn: Its Historic Districts and Landmarks Artists: Women Artists Living in Brooklyn Arts: Literary: General Arts: Literary: Brooklyn Book Festival Arts: Performing: Amateur Chamber Music Players, NYC Arts: Performing: American Ballet Company (OS Cabinet 14.5) Arts: Performing: Arts at St. Ann’s - Page 7 - Guide to the Brooklyn Ephemera Collection, BCMS.0007 A Arts: Performing: Black Theater Alliance Arts: Performing: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Arts: Performing: Brooklyn Lyric Opera Association Arts: Performing: Brooklyn Opera Company Arts: Performing: Brooklyn Philharmonic Arts: Performing: Brooklyn Philharmonia (OS Cabinet 14.5) Arts: Performing: Brooklyn String Orchestra Arts: Performing: Catholic Diocesan Choristers Arts: Performing: Chelsea Theatre Arts: Performing: Concert Programs (see also OS Boxes 8 & 9) Arts: Performing: Dance Arts: Performing: Egbe Omo Nago Folkloric Ensemble Arts: Performing: General Arts: Performing: Gilbert Dramatic Association Arts: Performing: Merce Cunningham & Dance Company (OS Cabinet 14.5) Arts: Performing: Millennium Concert Hall Super Chanukah concert (OS Box 3) Arts: Performing: Pearl Primus Dance Company