Margot Gayle papers, 1959-2005 (bulk 1975-1990).

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Margot Gayle papers, 1959-2005 (bulk 1975-1990).

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The collection centers around the civic efforts of Margot Gayle, particularly her efforts to preserve various New York City historical buildings, neighborhoods, and other civic monuments. Materials include Gayle's completed columns (1975-1991) for the Daily News, subject files focusing on New York City buildings, streets, and persons, correspondence, published materials, newspaper clippings, photographs, and personal financial accounting materials. Most materials relate to her later career as a preservationist; few deal with her early attempts at preservation, e.g. the Jefferson Market Courthouse, with her forays into New York City political life, or with her personal or professional endeavors prior to the 1970s. The collection includes numerous publications that range from books, to neighborhood pamphlets, to maps dating from the 1880s to the 2000s.

9 linear feet (11 boxes)

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Victorian Society in America

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Friends of Cast Iron Architecture

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Gayle, Margot.

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A longtime urban preservationist, civic activist, and author, Margot Gayle (née McCoy) was born in Kansas City, Mo., on 14 May 1908. She attended the University of Michigan, and subsequently moved to Atlanta, began work as a social worker, and earned a master's degree in bacteriology from Emory University. Marrying accountant William T. Gayle, Margot contributed to the World War II effort as a volunteer publicizing civil defense efforts. Next moving to New York City, Gayle held various jobs inc...