Mayors

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Brooklyn Bridge drawings and plans

Collection REC-0010
Abstract: The Brooklyn Bridge was built over a thirteen year span beginning in 1869. This extensive collection contains the architectural plans and drawings created during the design, planning and construction stages for the suspension bridge by Civil Engineer, John Augustus Roebling, and includes drawings by his son Washington A. Roebling. The bridge officially opened in 1883.
Dates: 1869-1981; bulk 1869-1950

Common Council voucher for gun powder signed by Mayor James Duane

Collection ACC-1991-056
Dates: 1789

Early Mayors records

Collection REC-0002
Abstract: This collection consists of an incomplete collection of materials produced by the Office of the Mayor of New York City between 1826 and 1897.
Dates: 1826-1897

Manhattan and Brooklyn liquor licenses

Collection REC-0058
Abstract: On March 23, 1896, during the 119th session of the New York State Legislature, the “Liquor Tax Law,” was passed, establishing a new taxation policy for the trafficking of intoxicating liquors. Liquor licenses set to expire after the law went into effect on April 30, 1896, were eligible for a refund upon surrendering the license. This collection contains those licenses that were yielded for return in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Dates: 1895-1897; bulk 1895-1896

Mayor Ardolph L. Kline records

Collection REC-0001
Abstract: Ardolph L. Kline served as Acting Mayor for the City of New York after the unexpected death of Mayor William J. Gaynor in September 1913. This collection consists of materials generated by the daily business of his brief administration.
Dates: 1913

Mayor David N. Dinkins records

Collection REC-0037
Abstract: The 106th Mayor of New York City, David N. Dinkins, was sworn-in to office on January 1, 1990, becoming the first Black person in the city’s history to hold the position. This collection primarily contains the material generated by the daily workings of the Office of the Mayor during the years of his administration, 1990-1993.
Dates: 1948-1998; bulk 1990-1993

Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia records

Collection REC-0028
Abstract: Fiorello H. La Guardia was the 99th Mayor of New York City for three terms from 1934 to 1945. This collection primarily contains the material generated by the daily workings of the Office of the Mayor during his administration. Also included are records produced by La Guardia in public service roles outside of those preformed while serving as Mayor.
Dates: 1864-1954; bulk 1934-1945

Mayor George B. McClellan Jr. records

Collection REC-0003
Abstract: George B. McClellan, Jr. was the 93rd Mayor of New York City, serving from 1904-1909. This collection contains the material generated by the daily workings of the Office of the Mayor during his administration.
Dates: 1903-1909; bulk 1904-1909

Mayor John F. Hylan records

Collection REC-0013
Abstract: John F. Hylan was the 96th Mayor of New York City from 1918 to 1925. This collection contains the material generated by the daily workings of the Office of the Mayor during his two-term mayoral administration.
Dates: 1912-1925; bulk 1918-1925

Mayor John P. Mitchel records

Collection REC-0006
Abstract: John P. Mitchel was the 95th Mayor of New York, serving during the World War I era from 1914-1917. This collection consists of the records produced by the Office of the Mayor during his administration.
Dates: 1869-1917; bulk 1914-1917

Mayor John P. O’Brien records

Collection REC-0033
Abstract: John P. O'Brien was the 98th Mayor of New York from January 1-December 31, 1933. This collection consists of materials generated by the daily business of his brief administration.
Dates: 1933

Mayor O'Dwyer dinner program for 1947

Collection ACC-2018-023
Dates: 1947 May 26

Mayor Robert Van Wyck records

Collection REC-0005
Abstract: Robert Anderson Van Wyck (1849-1918) was the first Mayor to take office after the consolidation of the City of New York in 1898. This collection consists of the subject files and correspondence of his administration.
Dates: 1898-1901

Mayor Seth Low records

Collection REC-0009
Abstract: Seth Low (1850-1916) served as the Mayor of New York from 1902-1903. This collection consists of a selection of materials produced by his mayoral administration.
Dates: 1902-1903

Mayor William J. Gaynor records

Collection REC-0031
Abstract: William Jay Gaynor served as the 94th Mayor of the City of New York from 1910 to 1913. This collection contains the material generated by the daily workings of the Office of the Mayor during his mayoral administration.
Dates: 1909-1913; bulk 1910-1913

Mayor William O’Dwyer records

Collection REC-0014
Abstract: William O’Dwyer was the 100th Mayor of New York City from 1946-1950. This collection predominantly contains the material generated by the daily workings of the Office of the Mayor during his administration.
Dates: 1917-1964; bulk 1946-1950

WNYC-TV moving images

Collection REC-0047
Abstract: This collection consists of moving image materials produced by WNYC-TV from about 1943-1998.
Dates: circa 1943-1998

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