Records of the museum including a series about its first home at Gracie Mansion, which cover the first annual report, photographs of the interior and exterior of the mansion, and limited records concerning the museum's move from the mansion. Publications of the museum include annual reports, 1932-1983; the BULLETIN containing articles about various aspects of New York City history, 1937-1942 and 1970-1983; JUNIOR BULLETIN, 1941-1983; OUR TOWN, a magazine geared toward visitors to New York City, 1959-1963; and articles which appear in HORIZON magazine about activities of the museum, 1984-1985; brochures, booklets and related material, and posters advertising the museum; specifications for the architectural plans of the building, 1929; reports and surveys about the museum's goals, activities, and building facilities; and news clippings concerning museum activities and press releases, 1982-1985. Also, photographs illustrating interior and exterior views of the museum including exhibits, architectural features, staff members, and museum functions; research filing cards for the permanent exhibition about Dutch life in early New York; lantern slides illustrating portrait paintings in the museum's collection; and statistical data compiled on index cards providing information about attendance, exhibits, acquisitions donated, staff, and trustees.
