Friends of the Library, 1961 - 2005
Scope and Contents
This series consists of founding documents (constitution and by-laws), meeting minutes, publicity, membership materials, fundraising information, and administrative files of the Friends of the Queens College Library. The Friends organization ran book sales on behalf of the library, encouraged financial and book donations, and sponsored cultural activities and programming, including initiating the Queens Poet Laureate project.
Dates
- 1961 - 2005
Conditions Governing Access
Appointments to examine materials must be made in advance. Please email QC.archives@qc.cuny.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Historical Note
Friends of the Queens College Library was founded circa 1963 "to promote and encourage among the alumni and the public an interest in the Queens College Library, to encourage gifts and bequests in support of the library and the various activities conducted by it, and to serve as a medium for encouraging fuller understanding of the aims and functions of Queens College."
Extent
From the Collection: 13.5 Linear Feet (7 records cartons; 6 document cases; 2 half document cases; 3 flat boxes; and 1 small photo box.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Paul Klapper Library (Organization)
- From the Collection: Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library (1988 -) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Queens College (New York, N.Y.) Special Collections and Archives Repository
Queens College Library, CUNY
Benjamin Rosenthal Library RO317
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing 11367 USA us
QC.Archives@qc.cuny.edu
