Records, 1889-1976.

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Records, 1889-1976.

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Primarily publications of BIAS. Most material relates to the Brooklyn Museum and to BIAS as the umbrella institution for the other branches. Included are the bulletins of BIAS, 1913-1952; publications of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1903-1909; yearbooks of BIAS, 1889-1917 (not inclusive); BROOKLYN MUSEUM QUARTERLY, 1914-1960 (not inclusive); and the BROOKLYN MUSEUM SCIENCE BULLETIN, 1901-1930. Other Brooklyn Museum records include some exhibition catalogs, pamphlets about the museum, programs for special events and educational programs, and some annual reports. For the Brooklyn Children's Museum there is a published catalog about its collections. Brooklyn Academy of Music material includes programs, 1939-1976 (not inclusive); manual of events, 1942-1952; program of events, 1956-1960; JUST AT THE ACADEMY BULLETIN, 1939-1942; monthly guides, 1959-1967; and monthly reviews, 1953-1959. Other material from the Institute includes approximately 700 bills, 1902-1904 and 1910-1918, a few vouchers, 1914-1918, and approximately 70 letters, 1899-1900, many of which concern the superintendant of museum buildings.

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Brooklyn Apprentices' Library Association.

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Brooklyn Academy of Music

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Brooklyn Museum

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The origins of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences extend back to 1823, with the founding of the Brooklyn Apprentices' Library. The Library, located at the corner of Cranberry and Henry Streets in the neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, was established for the education and cultural enrichment of young tradesmen. In 1841, the Library relocated to the building of the Brooklyn Lyceum, an organization devoted to intellectual pursuits in the arts and sciences, at the corner of Washington and C...

Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences

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Founded 1843, the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences was the umbrella organization for four major Brooklyn institutions: Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Children's Museum, and Brooklyn Academy of Music. Several smaller organizations were also under its jurisdiction. From the description of Records, 1843-1980. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122529756 The Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences (BIAS) evolved from the Brooklyn Apprentices' Library Assoc...

Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. Children's Museum

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Collecting area: Materials about the Brooklyn Children's Museum. From the description of Repository description. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155458226 The origins of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences extend back to 1823, with the founding of the Brooklyn Apprentices' Library. The Library, located at the corner of Cranberry and Henry Streets in the neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, was established for the education and cultural enrichment of young tr...

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Press

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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The idea of Forsythia Day was spurred by Mrs. Edward C. Blum to plant forsythias to enhance the beauty of Brooklyn. Brooklyn Borough president Cashmore proclaimed forsythia the official flower of Brooklyn in 1940. Forsythia Day is celebrated in April when the flowers blossom. From the description of Forsythia Day collection, 1940-1980, 1940-1957 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155451985 Teatown Lake Reservation and Kitchawan Field Station were outreach stations of Broo...